1500m Olympic Champion Cole Hocker On Life After Gold + Early 2025 Race Plans

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The most down to earth Olympic champ.

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- [00:02] Cole Hocker reflects on his Olympic win, recounting highlights since the race, including speaking at Liberty University, being mentioned on Joe Rogan’s podcast, and receiving honors like the Hayward Tower’s top floor being named after him. - [00:41] Cole discusses his reaction to his growing profile and admits he didn’t anticipate the whirlwind of attention following his life-changing victory in Paris. - [01:17] The Hayward Tower’s ninth floor serves as an observation deck with stunning views of Hayward and Eugene, though access details remain unclear. - [01:52] Cole shares his perspective on managing post-Olympic fame, adapting to the unexpected changes it brought, and planning to capitalize on his victory. - [02:29] Back to training, Cole emphasizes his focus on maintaining his status as the world’s best 1500m runner and preparing for future challenges. - [03:07] Reflecting on the post-Olympic "blues," Cole describes the psychological challenges of transitioning from a monumental achievement to preparing for the next season. - [04:19] Cole details his two-week break after the season, easing back into training with maintenance runs before starting a structured training block in November. - [05:29] He announces his plan to compete in the 3K at the Milrose Games, a departure from his usual mile race, and expresses excitement about returning to the event healthy and prepared. - [06:36] Cole explains his confidence in his training progression and plans to start the season strong, including a tune-up meet at Virginia Tech before the Milrose Games. - [07:46] He elaborates on the strategic importance of starting the season with a 3K, highlighting the mental freedom it provides compared to racing his primary 1500m event. - [09:13] Addressing fan expectations, Cole defends focusing on the 3K at Milrose instead of the mile, emphasizing trust in his training and long-term goals. - [10:25] Cole considers benchmarks for the 3K and acknowledges the challenge of chasing records, balancing the pursuit of early-season goals with long-term ambitions. - [12:21] Cole discusses plans for 2025, including racing the 5K alongside the 1500m at the World Championships in Tokyo, while noting the unique challenges of this year’s late championship schedule. - [14:48] Reflecting on his 2024 trials experience, Cole identifies areas for improvement in managing the mental and physical demands of doubling in the 1500m and 5K. - [16:41] He highlights the need to continually evolve and refine his training, learning from past successes to prepare for upcoming seasons. - [17:18] Cole and his coach are exploring minor adjustments to training, such as addressing weaknesses and optimizing fitness to stay competitive in 2025. - [19:02] He notes improvements in his form since 2021, attributing better endurance and fitness to helping maintain his technique during critical moments in races. - [20:18] Cole discusses the Grand Slam’s demanding format, requiring four high-quality 800m and 1500m races, and how it aligns with his training strengths. - [21:27] He sees the Grand Slam as an opportunity to enhance his raw speed while considering potential versatility in 3K and 5K events during the series. - [22:36] The addition of Marco Arop to the Grand Slam excites Cole, raising the competitive stakes with world-class matchups across different distances. - [23:50] Cole shares that speed-focused training will begin in January, building toward peak performance in time for Milrose and other indoor races. - [25:06] On a lighter note, Cole jokes about his social media banter with Fred Kerley regarding a hypothetical 600m race, outlining his imagined strategy for winning. - [26:16] Cole teases potential venues for the 600m race, playfully suggesting a street race in a hot location, aligning with Fred’s preferences.

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thanks chatGPT

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@@joshdavid11 My pleasure!

[@jsb937]

We are all so hyped for what you did. Continued success.

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Fred vs Cole would be epic for sure

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Ayo Team SOVA FTW🫡 Cole reporting from the pantry…true salt of the earth kinda guy.

[@davesideas-yt]

If I won the gold medal I would just quit and get fat. Immediately. Wear the gold medal everywhere I go for the rest of my life. Will get me a lot of free food. Travel the country going restaurant to restaurant. See how far I can take it. :D

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The founding father himself.

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