In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk talented athlete Natasaha Van Der Merwe about her race at the inaugural IRONMAN© 70.3 Waco. This race is unique for a few different reasons but for starters the race featured no swim and a time trail start. Natasha was the leader of the race and we talk about how this felt for her and what it meant for her as a professional to race the lead. She uses Tower 26 for her swim training and has a clever way of managing her life/work/training balance in order to integrate it all together. I learned so much from her in this episode and we catch up after her race at IRONMAN© Arizona. Stay tuned. Thank you Natasha for coming on the show. I enjoyed this chance to talk with you and value our friendship.
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This episode is sponsored by Wastach Apparel.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 54 - 85
Water: n/a
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 127
Calories per hour: 300-350
PSI for this course: 95
Depth of Wheels: 404/disc
Bike Elevation Gain: 1,116ft
Run Elevation Gain: 509ft
Bike – 2:21:55
T2 – 2:15
Run –1:35:42
Total Race Time: 3:59:51
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Gender Rank: 9
Division Rank: 9
Overall Rank: 56
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Follow Natasha,
Facebook: Natasha Van Der Merwe
Instagram: @natashavdm81
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Mentioned in this episode:
Bicycle World: https://visitbicycleworld.com/
Eboost: https://www.eboost.com/
Generation UCAN: https://www.generationucan.com/
Generator Athlete Lab: https://www.generatorathletelab.com/lab/
HealthFirst Spine and Wellness: https://www.wellnessforaustin.com/
SBR Products: https://www.sbrsportsinc.com/
Texas Beef Council: http://www.texasbeef.org/
Tifosi Optics: https://www.tifosioptics.com/
Waco Running Company: https://wacorunningcompany.com/
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Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com