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#848 – Lessons From Hot and Windy Ironman Texas

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Episode • Apr 29 • 55m

On the ground report from Ironman Texas with a lot of lessons for anyone training for Ironman.

Doing Ironman Wisconsin? Check out our Camp: https://c26triathlon.com/camps/triathlon-camp-wisconsin/

Topics:

  • Some incredibly fast pro times
  • Taylor Knibb, Katt Matthews, Kristian Blummenfelt, Cam Wurf
  • Bike course
  • Tough swim
  • Wind and heat factors
  • Bike position
  • Tire pressure
  • Front pack swim exit
  • Why the swim is key to your race
  • More aero or more power
  • Working with someone on the bike
  • Heat acclimation
  • Sun exposure
  • Wetsuit or not?
  • Overheating
  • Swim cap training
  • Every race has its challenges
  • Let your lungs come around
  • The ultimate race day factors
  • Having Plan A through Plan C
  • Heat prep is harder than you think
  • In Race decisions
  • When all the stars align

 

Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com

Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

 

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