EPISODE · Mar 6, 2024 · 39 MIN
IRONMAN Success: The 8 things age-groupers MUST do | Ep 479
from Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast · host Rob Wilby
In this special edition, Coach Rob discusses how to structure your Ironman race specific training phase. At the end of this episode, you’ll know: 👉 The specific changes to your training schedule that MUST happen as you move from your Winter Training block to the Race Specific phase 👉 What the Key and Supporting sessions should consist of each week, for swim, bike and run 👉 If, when and how to incorporate Open Water swimming in this phase of training 👉 Why sleep is your most precious yet overlooked training resource, why it's one of your biggest opportunities to get fitter and faster, and how to structure your training around it 👉 Strength and Conditioning - what to do, and what NOT to do 👉 The supporting pillars or training - Sleep, Eating Healthily, Not drinking Alcohol, Controlling Stress - and why you'll NEVER perform to your potential without addressing each of these head on 👉 How to plan for when illness, work and social commitments mean you have to change your plan - and they inevitably will! 👉 How to fuel your long sessions - carbs, calories, 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 precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. Watch on youtube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts
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In this special edition, Coach Rob discusses how to structure your Ironman race specific training phase. At the end of this episode, you’ll know: 👉 The specific changes to your training schedule that MUST happen as you move from your Winter Training block to the Race Specific phase 👉 What the Key and Supporting sessions should consist of each week, for swim, bike and run 👉 If, when and how to incorporate Open Water swimming in this phase of training 👉 Why sleep is your most precious yet overlooked training resource, why it's one of your biggest opportunities to get fitter and faster, and how to structure your training around it 👉 Strength and Conditioning - what to do, and what NOT to do 👉 The supporting pillars or training - Sleep, Eating Healthily, Not drinking Alcohol, Controlling Stress - and why you'll NEVER perform to your potential without addressing each of these head on 👉 How to plan for when illness, work and social commitments mean you have to change your plan - and they inevitably will! 👉 How to fuel your long sessions - carbs, calories, 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 precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. Watch on youtube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts
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