Fixing Swim-Start Panic, Run/Walk Fuelling & Aero Bars vs Faster Bike: IRONMAN Q&A | Ep 593
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Coach Rob answers various IRONMAN training questions, covering topics from swim-start panic to fuelling strategies and equipment choices.
Coach Rob answers your IRONMAN training questions. This week: Run/walk strategy when aid stations don't line up with your 9/1 rhythm... Why fuelling beats racing until the final 10K... Why you can't get your breath at the swim start, and the breathing trick that controls your pace... How to train between races... The 2-3 things that matter most stepping up from 70.3 to full IRONMAN... Aero bars vs a faster road bike: which actually saves you more time... Zone 2 training when you live (and race) somewhere hilly... Plus listener stories from first-time finishers around the world. * * * * * * * 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/…
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