Allan Hovda 2.0

What this episode covers

* 1:15 Allan's Norseman Xtri-specific preparation and changes to his plan for an atypically warm race * 7:30 Allan as guinea pig: participating in a study on physiological effects of an extreme full distance triathlon * 12:00 the optimal placement of ice for cooling * 12:30 Allan's revised hydration and sodium strategy and why he stepped away from the 'drink to thirst' strategy for this year's race * 20:30 Allan's bike nutrition strategy * 26:30 the case for a race-course U-turn * 31:00 Allan's run nutrition * 37:30 Allan's race day * 40:45 how relaxed do you want to be to start a race * 43:00 Allan's mental game * 49:45 The bike position, the super-tuck, and aerodynamics * 52:00 The run and the closest finish in Norseman XTRI history * 54:30 The satisfaction of giving everything * 1:01:30 What's next for Allen? Further Listening: Endurance Innovation on training and racing in the heat [http://x3training.com/podcast-05-its-getting-hot-in-here/] That Triathlon Show interview with Andy Blow [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts191/] Further Reading: Allan's Noreseman race report [https://triallan.com/2019/08/14/its-not-about-winning/] Allan's tips for riding faster for free with no training [https://triallan.com/2019/08/25/how-to-ride-faster-for-free-part-1/]! Keep up with us at 4iiii [https://4iiii.com/], and X3 [x3training.com]. If you like the show, rate and review us on iTunes and tell your friends!