37 - Extreme Triathlon Racing and Support with Allan Hovda

What this episode covers

* 3:30 what is an extreme triathlon and how does it differ from a traditional Ironman race? * 7:30 the XTri swim: early mornings and darkness * 14:30 the XTri bike * Hills * Weather: check the forecast, but have contingency clothes in your support vehicle * 21:00 a review of the Canadaman-specific support requirements * 23:00 how does Allan decide what to carry on his person versus allowing his crew to supply him from the support vehicle * Carry fluids and carbs for areas where support is not available, plus a small contingency in case of delay * Carry basic tools and flat repair kit * 27:30 bike support crew meetup locations: pre-plan all the stops if possible * 29:15 use gentle to moderate climbs as handoff locations due to slower speeds * 31:45 write down the handoff locations somewhere on your bike * 32:00 the bike support crew people and vehicle caps * 34:30 space out your handoff crew! * 36:45 the appeal of such a complicated race * 40:30 follow the rules! * 42:00 transition support: help with clothing in cold weather / frozen fingers * 43:30 to change shoes or not to change shoes (from trail to road to trail) * 45:30 support advice for the run portion * 50:00 support for the last portion of the run: the mountain * 51:00 support runner clearing the way for the athlete * 52:15 psychological support for the athlete * 55:30 be positive but firm and keep their athlete on plan. You can follow and support Allan through his website [https://triallan.com/]. and check out our past chats with him here [http://x3training.com/endurance-innovation-10-allan-hovda/]and here [http://x3training.com/endurance-innovation-17-allan-hovda-2-0/]. Stay tuned also for future updates on Michael's Canadaman journey.