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Motivated by Movement

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series, Ken Gilbert invites friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips and links on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.

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Motivated by Movement

Episode 4 - Jim 'Jimbo' Thijs Triathlon coach and former pro athlete

June 26, 2020 • Ken • Season 1 • Episode 4

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I had a great, empowering talk with one of our former Xterra Triathlon heros Jim 'Jimbo' Thijs.

Currently Jim is living in Sardinia and working as a Triathlon coach for 'This is Thijs coaching' and Trinuoro. Jim was a pro triathlete for 11 years and has an impressive list of victories and places of honour.

In this episode you learn more about:

- The legend of the impossible hill
- Why kids need to climb trees
- Career choices and opportunities
- Ironman to Xterra
- Age groups & elites
- Talent vs. work
- Training & skills
- Jim's coaching projects
- Top tips to get you started

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In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.