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Sep 2023
1h 38m

The Highs & Lows Of Being A Professional...

Matt Butler
About this episode

Matt Burton is one of Australia's best triathletes and an all-around great guy. I have been fortunate enough to become friends with Matt over the last year, and he truly is one of the good guys in the sport.

In this episode, we delve into the highs and lows of Matt's career as a professional Ironman, including:

  • His transition from strength athlete to endurance athlete
  • Discovering an autoimmune disease
  • Strategies for working through poor performances
  • What a perfect race looks like
  • A typical week of training as an Ironman
  • And much more.


Whether you're an athlete, coach, or just interested in CrossFit, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to go from ordinary to elite!

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