Lots to discuss on the podcast today, we’re looking at overtraining and the paradox of training hard, illness or injury management, strava and social media pressure in the scene and some more stories to tell.

Here are the key takeaway points of the episode:

• Why Gerard loves his job so much
• Why Strava can be poisonous for athletes
• Being able to accept both good and poor performances from yourself
• Reviewing the epic Melbourne to Warny race and how to be best prepared for it
• How to get the balance right between pushing your body and not overtraining
• The value of zone 2 training
• Triathlon is not an intense sport, so do we need to train with any intensity?
• A secret hack to get intensity in training while dramatically reducing your injury risk
• Australia's best middle distance runner has a secret
• The value of consistency trumps training harder
• Dr Mitch’s advice for returning from illness
• Respecting your body and not being arrogant in returning from illness or injury

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The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly.