Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast 365 Chris McCormack on the Sub7Sub8 Project
Dec 22, 2021
Chris McCormack, a former world champion triathlete and co-founder of innovative projects like Super League Triathlon, shares fascinating insights. He discusses Olympic expectations and the standout performances of athletes like Flora Duffy and Kristian Blummenfelt. McCormack reveals the intriguing dynamics of the Sub7Sub8 project, including rules and pacing strategies. He also highlights the significance of athlete data and the evolution of Iron-distance racing, promising a thrilling summer event on the horizon!
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Olympics Favoured Run-Oriented Racers
- Chris believed the Olympic men's race favoured warm-weather, run-strong athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and Alex Yee.
- He praised Georgia Taylor-Brown's technical racing and called the Olympics huge for triathlon exposure in Australia.
Short-Circuiting Athlete Development
- Super League Triathlon gives athletes a different environment away from national programmes, accelerating skill gains.
- Chris says athletes who race Super League gain a measurable competitive advantage.
Pivoting To Arena-Format Racing
- During COVID, Chris pivoted to arena-format races by combining Zwift with pool swims to keep contracted athletes active.
- The format surprised viewers and won awards, proving the idea worked as a remote spectator product.