In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, I speak to Dave Tonge, owner of Heathwood Swimming, a multiple Ironman athlete and world record holder for a 24-hour wetsuited swim in an endless pool.
We dig into what runners can learn from triathletes about building endurance without breaking themselves. From swimming fitness, running fitness and bike fitness, to breathing control, low impact aerobic training, fuelling mistakes, Ironman disasters and Dave’s ridiculous 24-hour swim world record.
We also get into Dave’s work with Matt Pritchard from Dirty Sanchez, why strong athletes often struggle in the pool, and the brutal lessons endurance sport teaches you when things go wrong.
If you’re a runner who wants to build a bigger engine, avoid injury and train smarter, this one’s worth a listen.
