# 105 - Triathlon: The Combination Products of Sport, 8 Lessons from Ironman Chatanooga and 100 Episodes with Subhi Saadeh

- Show: [Let's Combinate](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate)
- Published: 2023-10-04
- Length: 27m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-10-04-105-triathlon-the-combination-products-of-sport-8-lessons-from-ironman-chatanoog
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letscombinate/episodes/105---Triathlon-The-Combination-Products-of-Sport--8-Lessons-from-Ironman-Chatanooga-and-100-Episodes-with-Subhi-Saadeh-e2a47r7

## Summary

Subhi Saadeh, host of the Combinate Podcast and Quality Professional, reflects on completing his first full Iron Man triathlon and reaching 100 podcast episodes, drawing parallels between the two endeavors. He details the specific logistics of the Chattanooga Iron Man, including the 2.4-mile swim, 116-mile bike ride, and marathon, emphasizing the importance of starting small and building consistency. Saadeh discusses his training methodology, such as the '2 minutes on, 1 minute off' running strategy, and the mental challenges of managing misplaced worry and uncontrollables during the race. He concludes with lessons on capacity building, handling physical constraints, and the value of systematic preparation over rushing results.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-10-04-105-triathlon-the-combination-products-of-sport-8-lessons-from-ironman-chatanoog#t=0) Introduction: Subhi Saadeh, 100 Episodes, and Iron Man Chattanooga

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