37 - Extreme Triathlon Racing and Support with Allan Hovda

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 darkness14:30 the XTri bikeHillsWeather: check the forecast, but have contingency clothes in your support vehicle21:00 a review of the Canadaman-specific support requirements23:00 how does Allan decide what to carry on his person versus allowing his crew to supply him from the support vehicleCarry fluids and carbs for areas where support is not available, plus a small contingency in case of delayCarry basic tools and flat repair kit27:30 bike support crew meetup locations: pre-plan all the stops if possible29:15 use gentle to moderate climbs as handoff locations due to slower speeds31:45 write down the handoff locations somewhere on your bike32:00 the bike support crew people and vehicle caps34:30 space out your handoff crew!36:45 the appeal of such a complicated race40:30 follow the rules!42:00 transition support: help with clothing in cold weather / frozen fingers43:30 to change shoes or not to change shoes (from trail to road to trail)45:30 support advice for the run portion50:00 support for the last portion of the run: the mountain51:00 support runner clearing the way for the athlete52:15 psychological support for the athlete55:30 be positive but firm and keep their athlete on plan.You can follow and support Allan through his website. and check out our past chats with him here and here. Stay tuned also for future updates on Michael's Canadaman journey.