TEN tips to increase bike power, run speed, and swim technique this winter | Ep 462

This week's episode is jam-packed advice to make sure you get the most out of your winter training block. Coach Rob gives 10 rapid-fire tips to help ensure you see an increase in your bike power, run speed and swim technique & efficiency. Including: 👉 The critical mistake of training like a swimmer, biker & runner INSTEAD of as a TRIATHLETE, and how to avoid it... 👉 Why you're probably VASTLY overestimating how much training they can consistently complete, week after week after week and why that's SIGNIFICANTLY limiting your progress... 👉 Why avoiding injury should be your NUMBER ONE goal in training... 👉 The danger of fast / hard running in training, and why, for 99% of 70.3 & Ironman athletes it isn't necessary, and should be avoided at all costs... 👉 Why building bike power is the foundation of triathlon training, and how it DIRECTLY and SIGNIFICANTLY positively impacts run fitness... 👉 Why you won't get fitter by riding at more than 100% of FTP and why you'll IMPROVE MORE by riding at 95% than 105%of FTP... 👉 Why durability and NOT SPEED is the key to a succsesful run at 70.3 or Ironman, and how to reflect that in your training... 👉 Why swimming SLOWER is the key to becoming a FASTER swimmer... 👉 Why fully exhaling into the water leads to one of the biggest, quickest improvements in swim technique... 👉 How incorporating HRV into your training will lead to bigger improvements and better results... 👉 Why your hard work in training is completely wasted if you're not recovering properly * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict⁠⁠ 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 - 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 * * * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠  PF&H 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Watch on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠  Listen on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ Listen on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠