Gus MacDonald, a competitive rower turned triathlete, discusses his journey in the sport and his goals for the future. He reflects on his transition from rowing to triathlon and the importance of structure and goal-setting in his training. Gus shares his experience racing in the age group category and his aspirations to compete in the professional field. He highlights the influence of his coaches, particularly Steve McKenna and Tim Reed, in shaping his approach to training and racing. Gus emphasizes the need for patience and consistency in pursuing his goals. In this conversation, Gus MacDonald and Matt Butler discuss the importance of having a coach who genuinely cares and supports your goals in triathlon. They also touch on the challenges of securing sponsorships as an amateur athlete and the value of transparency in the sport. Gus shares his race calendar for the year and gives a shoutout to his sponsors.
Keywords
competitive rower, triathlon, transition, structure, goal-setting, age group, professional field, coaches, Steve McKenna, Tim Reid, training, racing, patience, consistency, triathlon, coach, sponsorships, transparency, race calendar
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