Sherpa-ing a pro triathlete, ERG mode vs. free ride mode, and more!

About this episode

The episode discusses preparation for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga with pro triathlete Paula Findlay, covering various training and race-related topics.

This week we’re gearing up for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga as Paula Findlay prepares to race this weekend. She also brought us a challenging Swim Sets With Paula before we dove into listener questions. This week we covered: Sherpa-ing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga for a pro triathleteTraining alone vs. training with friendsAdjusting swim sets from short course to long courseForbidden love between triathlon club membersHow strictly athletes should follow coach-made plansSunscreen during racesERG mode ...

People in this episode

Host: That Triathlon Life

Guest: Paula Findlay

Topics covered

• Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga
• training strategies
• swim sets
• triathlon club dynamics
• coaching plans
• race preparation

Keywords

• triathlon
• training
• swimming
• ERG mode
• race strategy
• coaching
• athlete
• Ironman
• listener questions

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