We have 7 time All American, Pan American Combined Events Champion, 5 time Team USA representative, among his accomplishments. He's a Colorado native and 2020 Decathlon Olympic hopeful. Chris Helwick in the house - welcome Chris!
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Interview with Helwick:
Chris Helwick is a 33 year old Greeley, Colorado native and accomplished decathlete. After finishing 5th at 2012 US Olympic Trials in the decathlon, he retired from his sport thinking he’d never return. He’s back at it with a brand new mindset. Chris resumed full-time training in December of 2018 and now trains at Colorado State University where he also serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Ram’s Track and Field team.
Please welcome Chris Helwick!
Question: For those not familiar with the Olympic event of Decathlon, would you describe what the event is, and a little about it's origin?
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Question: You were born and raised in Greeley, Colorado. Tell us about your early days and how you got introduced to Track and Field?
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Question: Who were some of the more influential people in your life and what did they give you?
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Question: What was your path from high school to college and your first Olympic Trials?
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Question: Describe the experience of qualifying for your first Olympic Trials in 2008, and how did 2012 compare?
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Question: Why the decision to retire?
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Question: Why the decision to come out of retirement?
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Question: How do you train for 10 events and what does a typical training week entail?
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Question: What is different about your training in 2020 vs 2008? How does age factor into recovery?
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Question: Is there a particular focus to your training, whether it be a focus on a weakness or strength?
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Question: What advantage does your experience give you over your competition?
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Question: Is there a particular focus to your training, whether it be a focus on a weakness or strength?
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Question: When are the Olympic Trials and what is the training schedule between now and then?
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Question: Who are the people on your support team? Sponsors? Coaching? Family?
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Question: Audience
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Wrap Up:
2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, that will take place June 19 - June 28. The men’s decathlon bursts from the blocks on June 20, along with finals in the women’s long jump, discus and 100m rounding out the evening. https://www.usatf.org/news/2019/competition-schedule-set-for-2020-u-s-olympic-team
This will certainly generate enthusiasm about the Track and Field events and Decathlon in particular. The Decathlon event in Tokyo will start Wed 5 Aug. 9:00 - 12:25 TST. That converts to Tue 4 Aug. 6-9:25 MST.
Endurance News/Resources:
Men's Decathlon Format:
Video of the Week:
Chris Helwick - Chris Helwick | Born-Again Athlete
Upcoming Interviews:
Andy Blow from Precision Hydration join is in a couple of weeks to help give you some tips on how to customize your plan. We had Sarah Crowley on a few weeks ago and we were talking to her about her hydration/nutrition prep for hot and cooler races.
Anders Hoffman of Project Iceman will be joining us in the future to talk about the documentary of the first ever, World Record breaking Ironman triathlon in Antarctica in February 2020, the Iceman, to show that limitations are perceptions. The purpose is to inspire other people to dare pursue their biggest dreams.
https://www.projecticeman.com/
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