Ask A Coach Ep 2: Structure Your Winter Training

Fuelling (hydration, electrolytes & nutrition) can so easily derail your performance on race day, even if you're in the shape of your life. In fact for many age-group triathletes, it's an afterthought. So many people jeopardise the hundreds of hours of training they've completed by not taking care of fluid and calorie needs on race day. Do you know your sweat rate? The amount and concentration of sweat you typically lose per hour? And how it varies in different conditions? Or how many calories & carbs you need in order to fuel yourself effectively? And can you actually absorb the amount you need without ending up in the portaloo queue? I talk about all these things and more in this video. If you're an age-group triathlete who wants their race performance to be a great reflection of your capabilities and dedication to training, this is a MUST WATCH * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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.  Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict waiting list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be the first to find out when a space becomes available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/waiting-list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * * * * * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

If you've ever been tempted to train when you're feeling under the weather, because you're worried that you'll lose fitness if you don't, this video is a must-watch for you! This week I talk about common mistakes I see athletes make when they're ill or injured, and why more often than not their gut-instinct risks significant damage to their training progress. But good news - I also provide really simple, unambiguous protocols of how to navigate illness from a training perspective, such that you'll lose minimal fitness and be back to full strength as fast as possible * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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.  Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict waiting list⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be the first to find out when a space becomes available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/waiting-list⁠⁠⁠⁠ * * * * * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

Almost all age-group triathletes make at least one of these mistakes in their swim training, and you probably are too. Fix these issues, and you'll become a faster, more efficient swimmer for less effort - the holy grail for triathletes! * * * * * * * * 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.  Join the ⁠⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict waiting list⁠⁠⁠ and be the first to find out when a space becomes available: ⁠⁠⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/waiting-list⁠⁠⁠ * * * * * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

Coach Rob's top 3 things that he sees triathletes not doing, or doing wrong time and time again in their run training. You'll quickly learn how to become a significantly faster runner off the bike WITHOUT risking injury. If you've struggled with run injuries, or found you're simply not getting any faster despite your training, this video is for you! * * * * * * * * 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.  Join the ⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict waiting list⁠⁠ and be the first to find out when a space becomes available: ⁠⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/waiting-list⁠⁠ * * * * * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

Coach Rob explains 3 of the most common, and usually most disastrous mistakes that age-groupers make in their bike training. And - how to easily avoid them so that you're able to translate your fitness into the race performance you're capable of, and can be proud of. * * * * * * * * 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.  Join the ⁠Team Oxygenaddict waiting list⁠ and be the first to find out when a space becomes available: ⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/waiting-list⁠ * * * * * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

In this episode of the Ironman Training Series, Coach Rob talks about the challenges of staying motivated during long-distance training and how to avoid burnout. He shares some great tips and strategies to help you stay focused and energised throughout your Ironman training. In this episode, you’ll hear about: 🔥 Recognizing the Signs of Burnout: It's essential to recognize the signs of burnout early on to prevent it from becoming a more severe issue. Some signs to look out for include lack of motivation, feeling tired and run down, and a decrease in performance. 🔥 Mixing Up Your Training Routine to Stay Engaged: Doing the same workouts day in and day out can lead to burnout. Mix up your training routine to stay engaged and motivated. 🔥Setting Realistic Goals and Tracking Progress: Setting realistic goals and tracking your progress can help you stay motivated and engaged in your training. 🔥Finding a Support Network to Stay Accountable: Having a support network can help you stay accountable and motivated. 🔥 Taking Rest Days and Time Off: Rest days and time off are essential for preventing burnout and allowing your body to recover. 🔥 Emphasising the Fun in Training: Don't forget to enjoy the process and have fun with your training. 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.  Join the Team Oxygenaddict waiting list and be the first to find out when a space becomes available: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/waiting-list * * * * * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

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

This week Coach Rob answers some of the questions that have been emailed in by listeners, and that have come up in conversation with Team Oxygenaddict athletes this week. Including: How to best prepare for hilly IRONMAN courses like Wales... How to estimate realistic swim, bike and run splits come race day based on training performances... What to do if your recent FTP test was a complete disaster... Potential quick fixes for achilles injuries... How long can / should my long rides be in IRONMAN training... What should I do to adapt my training when my HRV is amber or red... Can / should I train on a low carb diet... Should I do a 70.3 as part of my IRONMAN build... How should I interpret Garmin's training & recovery advice... ...and much more! 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

In this episode, Coaches Rob and Chris focus on the transition from winter block of training, to the Race Specific Preparation phase of training. They recap the purpose of each block, and discuss the similarities and differences between the two. Also, they discuss the mental aspects of baseline testing at the end of a block, and give athletes some key take aways to help ensure that you understand how to make the baseline tests as valid and repeatable as possible. 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

How do you train to improve your swimming for Ironman and 70.3 triathlon? In this episode, you’ll hear: Why learning to be calm and efficient can be more important than improving speed Why runners and cyclists often struggle to translate aerobic fitness into swim speed - and what to do about it Breathing techniques and practices to help you stay calm and relaxed in the water Why you should learn to breathe bilaterally The importance of breathing out, fully, into the water Why a strong push-and-glide off the wall can be an unexpectedly important skill, even if you’re racing in open water The kind of swim progression that you can expect to have in a six month, one year and three year time frame. 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