428 Ironman Training: Race Specific Training Phase

In this special edition, Coach Rob discusses how to structure the race specific training phase. At the end of this episode, you’ll know: Overview of the changes that happen as you move from your Winter Training block to the Race Specific phase What the Key and Supporting sessions should consist of, for swim, bike and run Should you be Open Water swimming in this phase? How to structure your training around your most precious resource - sleep Strength and Conditioning - what to do, and what NOT to do The Supporting Pillars or training: Sleep, Eating Healthily, Not drinking Alcohol, Controlling Stress How to plan for when illness, work and social commitments mean you have to change your plan - and they inevitably will! Learning to fuel your long sessions -carbs, fluid and electrolytes - as practice for fueling your race day. Sponsors Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddict Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best.  Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at [email protected] and he'll be happy to help.