It's obvious, as he didn't poop either 😂 The video is a highly detailed documentary, as they even showed his swim coach eating the whole apple! Wouldn't they have shown what Frodeno was eating for success? Of course, they did! He had a peanut-butter toast and coffee 😉
Some people don't believe he does this regularly. All I can say is, look at his credentials, look at his resume, his accomplishments. An Olympic Gold medal in triathlon, several ITU wins, Challenge Roth world record runs, and 2 Ironman championships. He is absolutely monstrous!
Yeah, everyone saying he does this every day, he can’t, he’s burn himself out. On this one day he ran 22km, if he did that every day he would run 154km a week and he said that he doesn’t do that. This is probably one of his harder training days. It’s incredible that he can do this and wake up in the morning though.
This adds up to about 5.5 - 6 hours worth of exercise in just one day! It's amazing how much Jan dedicates himself to his training regimen - and it's certainly paid off given that he's won the Ironman World Championship twice(and counting)!
To sum things up: Swim - 5.7km (3.5 miles) Run - 10km (6.2 miles) Bike - 60km (37.3 miles) Run - 2 x 2km (2.5 miles) Run - 20 x 400m + 200m active rest. (5.1 miles) Grand Total: Swim - 5.7km (3.5 miles) Bike - 60km (37.3 miles) Run - 22.2km (13.8 miles)
He's a genetic freak of nature. He won gold at the Olympic distance triathlon in Beijing and recently won two Ironman triathlon championships in Kona. Highly respect triathlete. One of the best in the world. So, honestly, this load doesn't surprise me one bit.
It's physically impossible for a human being to do this every single day. Title should be renamed "The hardest day of the month (maybe week) in the life-Jan Frodeno."
do you even TRI Bro--? he's an Olympian and one of the best in the world-- does this happen like this everyday, of course not but you bet your pretty pink panties that it's not very far off at all--- do you have any idea what it takes to run a sub 30 min 10k after swimming and biking for your life...? I know you don't--
Even if you do this once a week to be able to physically do this amount of work. Fuck physically just from a physiological standpoint that is amazing that a human can endure at that intensity for that duration of time. Absolutely stunning
Gotta agree with @gonzx01 . I'm English and I find that most of the Germans I have met have an easier to understand accent than most brits. Also most brits couldn't even begin to hold a conversation in another language.
I find this all believable. I train in lead up to an Ironman 15 to 20 hrs a week and work full time. If triathlon was my job I’d do 40 hrs a week .no sweat .
For those discussing his accent and excellent English, he was born in Cologne, started out as a swimmer in South Africa at the age of 15, and he entered triathlon in 2000. He then went to Germany to compete in the Bundesliga, and qualified for the national team in 2002.
Frodeno races for Germany but lives in South Africa. Not sure why he doesn't compete for South Africa but i would assume that there is a lot more assistance fo triathletes in Germany than South Africa. FOR TOMMOELBOMMO - Leaving on refers to the interval of time that you leave for each portion of a training set. i.e. He may be doing 10 x 100 metres in the pool leaving on 1min 20 secs. He may indeed get back at 1min 12 sec for example, rest for 8 seconds and then leave for the next 100.
At first it sounds like a hug effort for one day, but I assume that the bike (60km) was relatively easy for Jan (30km/h even pace). So the hard part was actually the run, and especially the 2nd run which had some anaerobic sessions (2x2km uphill, 20x400m at 69-70sec). Remember that kilometers don't hurt, its the pace that matters, especially for someone like Jan.
These athletes really are a bit crazy. That's a brutal long day no wonder they are run down after a long training session. Incredible how far you can push your body if you want to.
Beautiful Camera work, and really interesting content. I love what specialized are doing with these exceptional athletes. Please, do keep uploading these!
Wow this guy is crazy,... is he really "just" doing the olympic distances? I mean - what would be the plan for a long distance athlete. Thank you very very much for sharing this insight (to Jan and film crew)!
750k big bike week hahaha for an itu guy who has drafting? the hardest trained ironman guys wont do that. Somehow i think hes lying? a big bike week for itu guys would be around 400k...
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He does train a tremendous amount but this training day and the actual number of hours/kms he claims he puts in week in week out don't really make sense (even if he's working up to an event). He can obviously put in a lot of volume and intensity but like some others said even a heavy day wouldn't be as heavy as this. Not to take anything away from him, numerous podium finishes in ITU races and of course his gold in Beijing have demonstrated that he is an athlete of the highest standards.
Nice to see, but this type of training isn't atypical...we did this in the early days of triathlon - Many of the top ten Ironman athletes I coached including Scott Tinley would do these sessions frequently. But to see it on video is impressive...Good Work I am Specialized!
that is the normal training for a superpro who fights for ironman championships. recently i have watched a video of Spanish champion Gomez Noya and the guy made 200kms on bike and 6 kms right afterward at race speed. And after that the guy was saying that in the afternoon he should do something else lol
@craigdk2010 you are right he has a distinctive South African accent but for some reason his race kit says GER not RSA google the picture from the 2008 olyimpics when he is crossing the line, he has german colors on his kit and it says GER. but it is strange because he has a very distinctive South African accent maybe he is a German citizen and grew up in South Africa?
ive trained with him,told me he did 10k swim 170 bike, then easy 10k with me( normal day), once i did a long run with him like 3 hours and made the mistake of not eating breakfast was not a happy camper on the last 4k.The pace is slow when he is doing base like real slow but after hours and hours the fatigue adds up, was blown away when he won Beijing the way he did tho...
There is no way that this is his regular '1 day of training'. This might be one of his bigger volume days, but there is no way he is doing this or some even 'minor' variation of this every day.
@JayMcPrice Nope. born in cologne germany, came to south africa at age 11 and moved back to germany in 2002. he is spending the winter season in south africa for climate reasos and calls south adrica a second home.
@EmreAlbayrak I agree, this is a ridiculous number of hours and intensity for any athlete. He did nearly 15 hours in one day, with intensity and 20x400m intervals at the end? This can't be healthy.
@ChaosTwin I think you'll find that he is South African, not German, and the correct english would be 'speaks english well', not 'speaks good english'!
this is pretty much training camp for any other athlete. I am pretty sure is body is all over the place in terms of physiological adaptation, which is pretty cool.
+Szalay Dániel and he does like 700km on the bike as well.... hahahaha... i usually swim 6-8 km a week and do around 60km on the bike..... and thats it.. this guy is on a different level... thats what it takes to be a pro ironman
I aint bashing it my friend. Im a performance scientist though....realistically...he couldnt keep this up year around....its fine for a peak day :) Happy Training.
@ChaosTwin Actually, the majority of Germans of his age speak good English. What's surprising is that Jan speaks almost perfect English, with only a hint of an accent.
If you cover 2000km/day, that means you cover an average of 83.33km per hour.. so 83.33km/h is your average speed non stop for 24 hour.. You could probably set a new world record my friend! YOU'RE a beast!!!
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Unbelievable performance with 2 cups of coffee and a peanut-buttered toast :)
where in the video does it say he didn't eat more than that?
It's obvious, as he didn't poop either 😂
The video is a highly detailed documentary, as they even showed his swim coach eating the whole apple! Wouldn't they have shown what Frodeno was eating for success? Of course, they did! He had a peanut-butter toast and coffee 😉
cap it off with a mere 20 400s
Some people don't believe he does this regularly. All I can say is, look at his credentials, look at his resume, his accomplishments. An Olympic Gold medal in triathlon, several ITU wins, Challenge Roth world record runs, and 2 Ironman championships. He is absolutely monstrous!
He does it maximum once a week.
Luke Lyons you obviously have no idea
Just won another Ironman world championship
LeoPers wdjm? He doesn’t do this everyday that is certain!
Yeah, everyone saying he does this every day, he can’t, he’s burn himself out. On this one day he ran 22km, if he did that every day he would run 154km a week and he said that he doesn’t do that. This is probably one of his harder training days. It’s incredible that he can do this and wake up in the morning though.
How anyone can bash a gold medalist's training methods is beyond me.
This adds up to about 5.5 - 6 hours worth of exercise in just one day! It's amazing how much Jan dedicates himself to his training regimen - and it's certainly paid off given that he's won the Ironman World Championship twice(and counting)!
I have watched this video so many times
lol he calls everything a warm up
Because the best way to improve it to go slow.
Professional Ironman.. the job description says it all.
Jan Frodeno is a badass. Loved this video. So inspiring!
To sum things up:
Swim - 5.7km (3.5 miles)
Run - 10km (6.2 miles)
Bike - 60km (37.3 miles)
Run - 2 x 2km (2.5 miles)
Run - 20 x 400m + 200m active rest. (5.1 miles)
Grand Total:
Swim - 5.7km (3.5 miles)
Bike - 60km (37.3 miles)
Run - 22.2km (13.8 miles)
Patrick Bateman its 20 x (400, 200), so 12km/7.5miles. Total running: 16.2miles
on the 2x2km hill repeats he also had to run down again, so it was 8km
I wish canyon made these videos...
Sneaker snatchers they did)
And Allianz do these kind of videos
20 x 400m after these uphill repeats? is this even hoooman???!!
Only for pro riders
I dont know a lot about him, but maybe hes on a cycle of several steroids etc, when hes doing these kind of days.
the only way someone can train like jan frodeno is being a "genetic monster" or using steroids.
He's a genetic freak of nature. He won gold at the Olympic distance triathlon in Beijing and recently won two Ironman triathlon championships in Kona. Highly respect triathlete. One of the best in the world. So, honestly, this load doesn't surprise me one bit.
24 hr pools 24 hr tracks to run on and bike courses with no cars, wow must be nice.
RoryZ23 yeah dream on
Pathetic comment.
SA isn't an easy place to live, nevermind train, at the best of times. Don't be deceived by a short vid.
It's physically impossible for a human being to do this every single day. Title should be renamed "The hardest day of the month (maybe week) in the life-Jan Frodeno."
do you even TRI Bro--? he's an Olympian and one of the best in the world-- does this happen like this everyday, of course not but you bet your pretty pink panties that it's not very far off at all--- do you have any idea what it takes to run a sub 30 min 10k after swimming and biking for your life...? I know you don't--
Thats exactly what I was thinking.
TheRising Sun he hasn't even included his night workout!!!
Even if you do this once a week to be able to physically do this amount of work. Fuck physically just from a physiological standpoint that is amazing that a human can endure at that intensity for that duration of time. Absolutely stunning
TheAfroman99 Well it's all about building up your endurance. These guys train for years to get up to this level.
BEAST ! Just Unbelievable.
i got tired just watching this!!! :(
Hardest. Day. Ever.
Gotta agree with @gonzx01 . I'm English and I find that most of the Germans I have met have an easier to understand accent than most brits. Also most brits couldn't even begin to hold a conversation in another language.
All that training and the kids can still run as fast... :P
to sum it up:
40k swim
160k run
750k bike
...in an active training week - you better believe it! :D
I'm 15 y.o. And i rode every week 600k and i'm not pro
@@MattyBorky keep up the good work lad, maybe someday you will be world class athlete like him
@@MattyBorky Dont lie mate
Old. He doesn’t even ride your product anymore ! CANYON > Specialized
mr inspirational and the guy to beat over the next few years! SO amazing Jan!
Dan Noz you were so right! (4years later)
WOW!!! very inspiring. Dankie Mnr.
Three running sessions? Holy crap... Thanks for making these day in the life video's, you should make more.
I find this all believable. I train in lead up to an Ironman 15 to 20 hrs a week and work full time. If triathlon was my job I’d do 40 hrs a week .no sweat .
yes every week, before I go to the Pool, track, Road to do drills
For those discussing his accent and excellent English, he was born in Cologne, started out as a swimmer in South Africa at the age of 15, and he entered triathlon in 2000. He then went to Germany to compete in the Bundesliga, and qualified for the national team in 2002.
Frodeno races for Germany but lives in South Africa. Not sure why he doesn't compete for South Africa but i would assume that there is a lot more assistance fo triathletes in Germany than South Africa. FOR TOMMOELBOMMO - Leaving on refers to the interval of time that you leave for each portion of a training set. i.e. He may be doing 10 x 100 metres in the pool leaving on 1min 20 secs. He may indeed get back at 1min 12 sec for example, rest for 8 seconds and then leave for the next 100.
At first it sounds like a hug effort for one day, but I assume that the bike (60km) was relatively easy for Jan (30km/h even pace). So the hard part was actually the run, and especially the 2nd run which had some anaerobic sessions (2x2km uphill, 20x400m at 69-70sec). Remember that kilometers don't hurt, its the pace that matters, especially for someone like Jan.
These athletes really are a bit crazy. That's a brutal long day no wonder they are run down after a long training session. Incredible how far you can push your body if you want to.
Love these videos! Great inspiration to train.
this guy is a machine!!!!
Jan Frodeno = MANIMAL
Beautiful Camera work, and really interesting content. I love what specialized are doing with these exceptional athletes. Please, do keep uploading these!
ill take what hes taking!
Wow this guy is crazy,... is he really "just" doing the olympic distances? I mean - what would be the plan for a long distance athlete. Thank you very very much for sharing this insight (to Jan and film crew)!
Thanks for sharing, very inspirational! @leaving 1:20 and coming in 1:12 means 8 seconds rest?
Martin R. Sounds about right for a triathlete
750k big bike week hahaha for an itu guy who has drafting? the hardest trained ironman guys wont do that. Somehow i think hes lying? a big bike week for itu guys would be around 400k...
@1:29 TIM DON wtf
On the bucket list! one day before I die im gonna do this day.
Borderline overtraining ugghhh good work man! Tough Day!!
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Some of the problems with my bike:
1) I had to change the original front and rear tires after a few rides... The tubeless tire sealants were licking all over.
2) Within a year, the rear wheel hub collapsed... I had to buy a new one.
3) The latest one is that the whole frame shows a severe corrosion problem. It is growing all over it at an incredible speed.
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i wish a had roads like those over here. damn chicago roads are nothing but potholes and flats.
6 km swim at 6 am? damn that professional triathletes have my total respect
yeah, thats obviously why he is a champion
living and training in South Africa is his huge advantage :)
No wonder this guy won the gold medal. Well deserved.
He does train a tremendous amount but this training day and the actual number of hours/kms he claims he puts in week in week out don't really make sense (even if he's working up to an event). He can obviously put in a lot of volume and intensity but like some others said even a heavy day wouldn't be as heavy as this. Not to take anything away from him, numerous podium finishes in ITU races and of course his gold in Beijing have demonstrated that he is an athlete of the highest standards.
Nice to see, but this type of training isn't atypical...we did this in the early days of triathlon - Many of the top ten Ironman athletes I coached including Scott Tinley would do these sessions frequently. But to see it on video is impressive...Good Work I am Specialized!
that is the normal training for a superpro who fights for ironman championships. recently i have watched a video of Spanish champion Gomez Noya and the guy made 200kms on bike and 6 kms right afterward at race speed. And after that the guy was saying that in the afternoon he should do something else lol
Must be tough to do all that training and then have 4 flats in two Ironmans...
still 2x third place ^^
@craigdk2010 you are right he has a distinctive South African accent but for some reason his race kit says GER not RSA google the picture from the 2008 olyimpics when he is crossing the line, he has german colors on his kit and it says GER. but it is strange because he has a very distinctive South African accent maybe he is a German citizen and grew up in South Africa?
ive trained with him,told me he did 10k swim 170 bike, then easy 10k with me( normal day), once i did a long run with him like 3 hours and made the mistake of not eating breakfast was not a happy camper on the last 4k.The pace is slow when he is doing base like real slow but after hours and hours the fatigue adds up, was blown away when he won Beijing the way he did tho...
There is no way that this is his regular '1 day of training'. This might be one of his bigger volume days, but there is no way he is doing this or some even 'minor' variation of this every day.
@JayMcPrice Nope. born in cologne germany, came to south africa at age 11 and moved back to germany in 2002. he is spending the winter season in south africa for climate reasos and calls south adrica a second home.
@EmreAlbayrak I agree, this is a ridiculous number of hours and intensity for any athlete. He did nearly 15 hours in one day, with intensity and 20x400m intervals at the end? This can't be healthy.
@ChaosTwin I think you'll find that he is South African, not German, and the correct english would be 'speaks english well', not 'speaks good english'!
this is pretty much training camp for any other athlete. I am pretty sure is body is all over the place in terms of physiological adaptation, which is pretty cool.
If I didn't have to go to school, or to my two jobs to afford my bike and the cost of races this summer, I could/would train like this.
Immer noch ein tolles Video 👌
25-30k swimming a week. OK.
+Szalay Dániel and he does like 700km on the bike as well.... hahahaha... i usually swim 6-8 km a week and do around 60km on the bike..... and thats it.. this guy is on a different level... thats what it takes to be a pro ironman
60km on bike per week is not that much, I run about the same distance in winter. But I hate swimming, so I won't be the next iron man.
lol 60km on the bike per week are nothing...listen from 03:00 his biggest weeks on the bike are around 750km
@ChaosTwin most germans speak very good english. Unlike others who can barely speak their own language.
Anyone watching this in 2021?
He must smoke a pair of shoes every 3 days
@TheStevenlopes are you sure that strong training is only for pro triathlete
Unbelievable
Core reminder of training done hard
yep, Frodo spends a lot a of in South Africa I think. Dude is a machine!
I guess you know better than the Pros. 750k isnt too much for a BIG BIKE WEEK.
fantastic video, specialized does a great job with these, and Frodeno is just a fantastic triathlete to watch
I aint bashing it my friend. Im a performance scientist though....realistically...he couldnt keep this up year around....its fine for a peak day :) Happy Training.
5.30am and wearing shorts - mate,,,, i hate you ;-)
can someone explain the LEAVING on ..... terminology, cheers
I bet he sleeps well
would be nice also to mention about the meal plan these athletes get. :)
i used to have that kind of energy
Alien
dam thats ridiculous. x_x
This is sick!!!! I train 9 times a week and i can’t believe you can get that much mileage and so much training without recoveries!!?!!!
It is all about pace
I couldn't even hear he was German
@ChaosTwin
Actually, the majority of Germans of his age speak good English. What's surprising is that Jan speaks almost perfect English, with only a hint of an accent.
is that tim don next to him in the pool?
@ChaosTwin
cause he grew up in South Africa
and to think hes a hobbit. he is a beast.
He's lived in South Africa for a while
I didn't know he was from Germany lol
@ChaosTwin He's from South Africa bro
@craigdk2010 his race kit says GER
20 400s geez!!
@Cudgemania cheers bud
when does he sleep ?????
I love these "Day in the life" series! Keep 'em comin' guys!
4:26 Yellow pages hurdles??
If you cover 2000km/day, that means you cover an average of 83.33km per hour.. so 83.33km/h is your average speed non stop for 24 hour.. You could probably set a new world record my friend! YOU'RE a beast!!!
Manic 😂
There is no way I could do that in a day. It is crazy
Overtraining much?
i know right pink...... bloody shame
your dedication motivates us....
is this Girona?
Stellenbosch in WesternCape South Africa.
stellenbosch
Killer WOD's...I love it!!!