{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#679 - Matthew Marquardt: Mastering Elite Performance with Discipline &amp; Balance","description":" Balancing demanding training with medical school and personal life is no small feat. Matthew Marquardt shares his strategies for managing time effectively, ensuring that neither his work, academic pursuits nor his athletic goals are compromised.  He emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and a disciplined approach to training, focusing on the present and tuning out distractions.  Insights into handling adversity are central to Matt\u2019s approach. His experiences with overcoming setbacks and maintaining confidence in competition provide a roadmap for aspiring triathletes.  Plus, we hear about the importance for him of balancing athletic pursuits with philanthropy and personal fulfillment.  TIMESTAMPS:  0:00:00 \u2013 Balancing life as an elite triathlete  0:02:05 \u2013 Matt\u2019s background as a swimmer  0:03:04 \u2013 Managing the cognitive load of training, racing and working.  0:09:22 \u2013 Transitioning to triathlon  0:11:00 \u2013 Bike ride across America  0:13:24 \u2013 Transitioning from an age grouper to a pro triathlete  0:16:29 \u2013 The evolution of his biking abilities  0:20:04 \u2013 Staying \u201cout of the noise\u201d  0:22:30 \u2013 Those cramps!  0:25:23 \u2013 IRONMAN Cairns and cramping  0:29:29 \u2013 The cramping solution  0:33:43 \u2013 The changes that manage the cramps  0:36:29 \u2013 The evolution of his run  0:42:11 \u2013 Cape Epic  0:45:50 \u2013 The impact of long-distance travel  0:18:28 \u2013 South Africa record breaking performance  0:51:04 \u2013 Pelotonia Cancer Research  0:52:28 \u2013 Next race Lake Placid  LINKS:  Matthew Marquardt at https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matthewdmarquardt\/  Pelotonia at https:\/\/www.pelotonia.org\/&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.fitter.co.nz\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41796885\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203767560"}