EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 25 MIN
Swimming Cramps, Normalised vs Avg Power & Racing Back-to-Back 70.3s: IRONMAN Q&A | Ep 585
from Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast · host Rob Wilby
This week Rob answers questions from athletes and listeners on three common IRONMAN training challengesFirst up: what to do if swim cramps are forcing you out of the water. Rob covers the conditioning side, the electrolyte angle, and why supplementation made a real difference for him personally.Then: normalised power vs average power on a hilly course like IRONMAN Wales — and why always riding to your NP number is the single most important thing you can do to protect your marathon.Finally: how to structure the two weeks between back-to-back 70.3 races. Rob lays out exactly how to recover, when to reintroduce efforts, and why the second race is often the faster one.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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This week Rob answers questions from athletes and listeners on three common IRONMAN training challengesFirst up: what to do if swim cramps are forcing you out of the water. Rob covers the conditioning side, the electrolyte angle, and why supplementation made a real difference for him personally.Then: normalised power vs average power on a hilly course like IRONMAN Wales — and why always riding to your NP number is the single most important thing you can do to protect your marathon.Finally: how to structure the two weeks between back-to-back 70.3 races. Rob lays out exactly how to recover, when to reintroduce efforts, and why the second race is often the faster one.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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