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EPISODE · May 10, 2025 · 56 MIN

8 Mistakes Everyone Makes Training For An Ironman

from Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice · host TriVelo Coaching

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Peter had setbacks every single week leading up to Ironman Port Mac. But instead of breaking him, they built him.  This episode breaks down how making mistakes in training became the key to a perfect race day. Screw things up in training—so you don’t on race day. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction02:45 - Port Mac Chaos: Swim Cancelled06:30 - Mental Reframing and Ironman Realities11:30 - Social Sacrifices13:30 - Peter's Training and Dedication18:50 - Planning Mistake #1: Delayed Start22:50 - Training Specifics: FTP & Holiday Setbacks27:30 - Race-Ready Base and Volume Handling31:00 - Bike Training Mistakes: Course Selection35:00 - Nutrition Errors and Lessons39:00 - Breakthrough Session & Legs Blow-Up40:20 - Running Progress & Excellent Execution46:00 - Race Performance Recap52:30 - Reflections & Takeaways If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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