New 3 x Australian Champion: Claudia Hollingsworth

We’re joined by Claudia Hollingsworth, one of the most exciting rising stars in middle-distance running. At just 21, Claudia has already become Australian Champion across multiple events and established herself on the international stage. In this episode, she breaks down her breakthrough season, training evolution, race tactics, Nationals controversy, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. Fresh off a world-leading 3:58 1500m, another Australian title and major breakthrough performances, Claudia shares how her confidence, racing, and mindset have evolved this season. This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly. 0:00 – Claudia Hollingsworth introduction & rapid rise 0:55 – From 800m runner to 3000m breakthrough 5:28 – Training changes & mileage jump 7:42 – Breakthrough 1500m performances 12:30 – Race tactics: patience, positioning & aggression 17:18 – Championship racing vs paced races 24:07 – Tapering, fatigue & race readiness 29:57 – Australian National Championships 33:51 – 1500m Nationals controversy & race chaos 41:45 – Media pressure, social media & mental reset 46:30 – Backing up into the 800m final 49:30 – Lessons from a breakthrough season 51:00 – Inside a 115km training week 54:15 – Running blind: training without a watch 58:40 – Hard Interval Sessions 01:03:00 – Cross-training and Gym Workouts 01:09:50 – Comm Games, Olympics and a Brisbane dream 01:12:45 – Favourite runs, races and opponents If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.