SUMMARY
In this episode, I am joined by Coach Aaron Geiser where we discuss the desire to train like a professional athlete and the challenges that come with it. We emphasize the importance of individualized training and the role of science in making training decisions. We also discuss the limitations of emulating professional athletes and the challenges of managing stress and recovery. We emphasize discuss the role of pro athletes as motivation and how to use their training methods as inspiration while still being realistic about your own abilities.

TAKEAWAYS
1) Training like a professional athlete may not be appropriate or realistic for most individuals, especially considering their current fitness level and time commitments.

2) Individualized training, based on scientific principles and guided by a coach, is essential for optimal progress and performance.

3) The lifestyle and support systems of professional athletes are often different from those of age groupers, making direct emulation challenging.

4) Social media can create unrealistic expectations and misconceptions about training intensity and volume. Focus on short-term goals to stay motivated and make progress.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Topic
01:16 The Desire to Train Like a Pro
02:03 Success at Ironman Florida
03:23 The Value of Face-to-Face Time with Athletes
03:53 First Professional Ironman Race
04:25 The Importance of a Calm and Stable Coach
05:47 Controlling the Moment and Adapting to External Factors
06:01 Internal Locus of Control and Responding to External Factors
07:26 The Role of a Coach in Calming Nerves and Providing Stability
08:18 Other Athletes' Performances at Ironman Florida
09:13 Challenges of Swimming in Congested Waters
09:55 The Experience of Being Stung by Jellyfish
10:55 Managing Unexpected Challenges During a Race
12:30 Preparing for and Responding to Jellyfish Stings
13:35 The Influence of Social Media on Training Expectations
16:14 The Desire to Emulate Professional Athletes
18:04 The Importance of Individualized Training
19:15 The Role of Science in Training Decision-Making
22:04 The Importance of Progressive Training
23:31 The Realistic Progression of Training Volume
25:11 Balancing Training Volume with Other Life Commitments
27:09 The Limitations of Emulating Professional Athletes
29:29 The Importance of a Support Team for Professional Athletes
31:45 The Complexity of Training and the Influence of Social Media
36:39 The Challenges of Managing Stress and Recovery
38:39 The Influence of Social Media and the Desire for Hard Workouts
41:30 The Misconception of Professional Athletes' Training Intensity
43:01 The Importance of Considering Individual Circumstances in Training
43:26 Focusing on Short-Term Goals
48:54 Controlling What You Can Control
51:40 Using Pro Athletes as Motivation
53:46 Starting with Small Steps
57:24 Teaching Fundamentals and Goal Setting
57:56 Appreciating Positive Feedback