Episode
In episode 102 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander – 5x World Champion, 3x Ironman Triathlon World Champion.
Craig Alexander or Crowie as he is affectionally known is a 5 times world triathlon champion in the 2006 and 2011 world 70.3 or half ironman triathlon champion and then also his historic Hawaii Ironman world champion victories in 2008, 2009 and then again in 2011. Not to mention his debut in Hawaii picking up a silver medal with that tussle with previous broadcast guest Chris “Macca’ McCormack.
During the episode we cover Crowie’s highs, his lows and the many learnings from his incredible athletic career to date. Crowie is articulate, he’s meticulous and is a professional so get ready for a deep dive where we talk about the early days of Craig’s career, his first love with soccer, falling in love with the sport triathlon. Working through the formative years, the break through performances that came and why that was special to Crowie. The challenge around naming an athlete that he most admires, the training principles and practicalities that of course everyone wants to know about from Crowie, and then Crowie lays down his physical challenge for the week.
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“Get plenty of sleep.” – Best recovery tip
“What can I do right now to improve my situation.” – Mantra
“Time moves slowly and quickly at the same time and you’re working on autopilot.” – Zone
“I was on a steep learning curb and I was just going to ride it for as long as possible.”
“I did feel that I had a natural affinity for the sport.”
“You don’t want to pigeonhole yourself into one style of racing.”
“It comes with consistent improvement over time.”
“Any journey has its peaks and troughs.”
“It made me realise I had to maximise my time in the sport.”
“Have the physical durability and the physical talent to get through the build up.”
“Learning how the body works properly.”
“Being resilient enough to dust yourself off and shake off a loss.”
“The dark moments are just as important as the wins.”
“As you get older, strength is one of those things that diminishes.”
0:00 Start
1:00 Introduction to Craig (Crowie) Alexander
3:00 What is Craig learning at the moment
6:40 Starting in triathlon
11:00 Loving triathlon from the first race
16:30 Winning Hawaii Ironman
20:30 Entering first half ironman
25:00 Seeing the improvement to keep going
30:35 Key conversations with people during the harder times
32:00 Attracting sponsors and keeping sponsors
37:00 Winning the lifetime fitness race
45:00 Having a long lay off with Chicken Pox
49:00 Darkest day in career to date
55:00 Top 3 characteristics
56:50 Top Running technique
58:00 Performance Round Questions
1:03:00 Being in the Zone
1:06:50 Best Advice
1:08:40 Bucket List
1:12:00 Sponsors
1:13:30 Physical Challenge – 20 minutes 3 x a week core strength and stability
1:22:54 Finish
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