SEBASTIAN KIENLE
2014 Ironman world champ & 2x70.3 world champ
I got into quite good shape leading up to Challenge Daytona 2020 and was ready to deliver something big. Two weeks out of the race, and I was running with my wife: 8 x 1km hard with 1km rest. My calf was a little sore thanks to some track running with racing flats, but I was in 'Rocky' mode. My wife noted that I was limping a little bit, but when she asked me if I should quit after five reps, I almost screamed at her: 'THIS IS THE TIME TO HARDEN UP, NOT TO QUIT'. A week later, I couldn't run anymore. I travelled to Daytona, quit the race, and it took me another six months to fully recover. So, always listen to your wife (or partner)!
JODIE STIMPSON
2 x Commonwealth gold medallist
I remember this as my first bleep' moment in triathlon. I was taking part in the Youth Relay Championship in a three-women relay. I was the middle leg and got passed over in the lead, which was great but things didn't go to plan. Previous to the race, the coaching staff had asked us to use Pyro platform pedals, which allow you to cycle with your running trainers to give you a quicker T2. I wasn't used to putting on my trainers in Ti, so jumped on my bike expecting my cycling shoes to be attached to the pedals. I ended up having to cycle the whole bike barefoot and put my trainers on in T2 - don't worry though, I still kept the lead onto our last leg. Moral of this story is, don't do something new on race day!
STUART HAYES
London 2012 Olympian
This story is from the May 2022 edition of 220 Triathlon.
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