Episode
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Matt Bevilacqua – 3X Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Champion and professional ironman. During the episode Matt shares around all things surf life saving ironman, breakthrough performances, hard training and fun sessions on the beach.
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00:00 Start
01:00 Introduction
04:00 Matt Bevilacqua introduction
05:40 One thing that scares Matt
08:12 Matt’s genesis story
08:37 Matt’s junior days
09:30 Where Matt’s love for the sport started
11:37 Talking about Matt’s parents
14:00 Matt’s dreams before ironman
14:56 Being a surf athlete in Tasmania and the Tasmanian athlete bond
18:10 Training with Michael King
19:25 What Matt learnt from training with a high performance squad
20:25 Matt’s first Nutri-Grain IronMan qualifying year and race
22:10 Finding himself on the Nutri-Grain IronMan Series podium
23:37 Matt’s second year on the Nutri-Grain IronMan Series
24:42 Matt on the importance of confidence
25:45 Matt’s first Nutri-Grain IronMan Series win – Newcastle 2015/16 Series
28:38 Matt’s 2016/17 Nutri-Grain IronMan Series
31:20 Performance Round
43:04 Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Race
44:42 Matt’s study – High school teaching
45:36 Matt’s bucket list
46:54 Matt’s training advice
48:00 Matt’s Physical Challenge
49:36 Matt’s dinner guest
50:40 Matt’s sponsors and supporters
51:45 Matt as a comedian
52:55 Close
55:35 End
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