{"id":12093,"date":"2021-07-27T23:10:43","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T23:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.incirliseviye.com\/?p=12093"},"modified":"2021-07-27T23:10:43","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T23:10:43","slug":"mirinda-carfrae-you-can-never-have-too-many-world-titles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onhee.com\/?p=12093","title":{"rendered":"Mirinda Carfrae: \u201cYou can never have too many world titles\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australia\u2019s all-conquering Kona queen Mirinda \u2018Rinny\u2019 Carfrae believes that she \u2018still hasn\u2019t reached her ceiling\u2019 in terms of performance, and plans to keep returning to the Big Island.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Replying to a 220<\/em> reader\u2019s question in our live Q&A last night on what her next goals will be in triathlon, she said: \u201cMy goal has always been to try and find my potential in this sport and particularly in Kona. I still don\u2019t feel that I have reached my ceiling and while I feel that way will continue to return to Kona and see how fast I can go! You can never have too many world titles.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also admitted that she feels the pressure improve her swim and bike to the point where they match her stellar run (Rinny reached T2 more than 14mins behind the leader in Kona this year), saying: \u201cDefinitely don\u2019t want to find myself that far back off the bike again anytime soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mental toughness<\/p>\n

Reader Stephen Collins asked what many of us were wondering \u2013 just how does she push through the pain barrier? What are her mental strategies?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cHonestly it\u2019s become second nature to push through the struggles in training and in racing. We as endurance athletes are masters at pain management. I don\u2019t have any super secrets here, just the fact that I couldn\u2019t look myself in the mirror if I gave into the pain.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt does help to focus on the little things when the going get\u2019s really tough..\u00a0 breathing, pacing, hydrating & fueling properly.. Fill your mind with productive thoughts and there will be little room to focus on the pain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Favourite run workouts and nutrition<\/p>\n

Another 220<\/em> reader wanted to know \u2013 what\u2019s her favourite run workout to get ready for Kona?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t tell my coach I told you this and it\u2019s just between you and me right\u2026\u00a0 I love a set of 20 x 3mins on the treadmill or 20 x 800m on the track. When I can nail this session and still feel fine at the end of the session I know I am getting close to Kona shape.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the subject of nutrition, ultrarunner Ruth Goddard in Kent wanted to know if Rinny has days off in terms of nutrition, and what her favourite treats are. \u201cUs IM athletes love our treats and like you ultra-marathoners have earned them,\u201d Rinny replied. \u201cI eat ice cream most days and at least one glass of wine per day..<\/p>\n

\u201cActually there isn\u2019t much that\u2019s off limits during the season. Half the battle is keeping the weight on when you are racking up the training hours. The only time I do have a restriction is about 6-8 weeks out form Kona.\u00a0 I cut all wine and ice cream from my diet. It\u2019s more a mental shift that helps get me into race mode.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

And finally, one bike kit question came in from a fellow Felt IA owner \u2013 why didn\u2019t she use electronic Di2 shifting in Hawaii? \u201cWell you don\u2019t really need electronic groupo for Kona since there isn\u2019t much out of the saddle climbing\u00a0\u2013 plus I am a proud Zipp\/SRAM athlete and am patiently waiting for them to release their electronic TT sets. Great choice on bike by the way \u2013 the IA is by far the best bike I have ever ridden.\u201d<\/p>\n

(Images: Paul Phillips)<\/p>\n

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Thanks to everyone who sent in questions, and to Mirinda for kindly agreeing to take part!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Australia\u2019s all-conquering Kona queen Mirinda \u2018Rinny\u2019 Carfrae believes that she \u2018still hasn\u2019t reached her ceiling\u2019 in terms of performance, and plans to keep returning to the Big Island. Advertisement Replying to a 220 reader\u2019s question in our live Q&A last night on what her next goals will be in triathlon, she said: \u201cMy goal has … <\/p>\n

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