Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast
Rob Wilby
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Triathlon training tips and coaching advice for busy age-groupers training for IRONMAN and 70.3 triathlon. The podcast covers swim, bike and run sessions, plus race-day strategies and mental preparation. Aimed at athletes who need to balance training with work and family life, it offers practical guidance on improving performance without overloading a hectic schedule.
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Managing Swim Start Panic, Trtiathlete-Specific Strength Training, and Training Around Your Menstrual Cycle | Ep 604 19.08.2026 29minIn this week's podcast:Hyperventilating in the first five minutes of the swim (when you're a confident open water swimmer and it never happens in training): Listener Helen has had it wreck two 70.3 swims and wants Weymouth 2026 to be her comeback race. Rob explains what's actually going on (it's a CO2 problem, not an oxygen one) and gives her the mental and physical fixes to stop it before it starts.Also in this episode:Why the adrenaline surge on the start line drives hyperventilation, and how "arousal control" lets you rehearse a calm swim start weeks before race dayThe breathing-every-fourth-stroke and go-out-slower protocol, plus why swimming wide is worth the extra metresHow to practise close-contact swimming with club mates so bumped shoulders stop triggering panicRob's approach to strength work: small "s", big "C" conditioning to stay injury-free, not lifting to get biggerGlute and hamstring activation for anyone who sits at a desk all day, and why hamstrings need so little work to stay healthyMaintaining muscle mass as an older athlete: compound lifts at 50–70% of one-rep max, stopping well short of failureHow to periodise strength blocks around your FTP build so the gym work doesn't wreck your key bike sessionsTraining around the menstrual cycle - why it has to be individual, and how syncing recovery weeks with your cycle takes the pressure offLooking ahead at the race calendar so race day doesn't land at the worst possible timeA race report from Joe at IRONMAN Lake Placid: a 12:46 finish on a 6,700ft bike courseCramping in the first mile of the run, and the electrolyte lesson from the med tent afterwardsPlus: Rob is having three and a half years' worth of hair cut off in mid-September and donating it to be made into a wig for a child with cancer. It costs around £700 to make the wig and he'd be so grateful for anybody that can share any amount - big or small - via this donation link* * * * * * * *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. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount -
Dealing With Cold Swim Starts, Smart Trainers vs Gym Bikes, and Tips for Racing IRONMAN Leeds in the Heat | Ep 603 12.08.2026 29minThis week Coach Rob Wilby answers two listener questions. Elizabeth DNF'd at IRONMAN Lake Placid after standing on a cold beach for 40 minutes before the swim start. Angie wants to know whether her gym bike is enough, or whether it's time to invest in a proper smart trainer setup. Plus a preview for everyone racing IRONMAN UK in Leeds this weekend, where the bike course and the forecast are both going to test you.Got a question for the show, or a first IRONMAN or 70.3 story to share? Send it to help@oxygenaddict.com* * * * * * * *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. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Special Needs Bags, Taper Week, Aero Gains & Raceday Mechanicals: Your IRONMAN Questions Answered | Ep 602 05.08.2026 22minThis week Coach Rob answers listener questions covering the details that trip up first-time IRONMAN athletes. What actually goes in your special needs bags on the bike and run course? Should you change kit in transition or race the whole day in a tri suit? What does the final two-week taper look like after your last race simulation? Rob also breaks down aero gains beyond clip-on bars - race wheels, tires, shaved legs - plus the essential spares and tools you need to fix problems yourself on race day, since mechanical support on course is limited. We also hear listener race reports from a first full IRONMAN in Switzerland and a first 70.3 finish at The Lakesman.Got a question or a race story to share? Email help@oxygenaddict.com — Rob reads every one and may feature yours on a future episode.* * * * * * * *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. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Heart Rate vs Power for IRONMAN Training + Altitude Training Explained | Ep 601 29.07.2026 26minIn this episode:Racing without a power meter: why Rob thinks a power meter is a "worry removal tool" rather than a cost, and how to reframe the spend over your training block. If you're going with heart rate, he covers the five variables that distort it, the time-lag that trips you up, how to set functional threshold heart rate from a 20-minute test, and the thirds-based pacing method that accounts for cardiac drift.Training at altitude for a sea-level race: why you need two sets of zones, not one. How to find your delta between altitude and sea level, and why heart rate gives you a bridge between the two while pace never will.Shoulder pain in the aero position: normal adaptation or warning sign? Why "I've had a bike fit" doesn't rule out a problem, why pain in the water as well changes the picture, and why regular hands-on physio work beats pushing through it.Success story: Listener Max takes on IRONMAN Switzerland in 30°C heat with 2,200m of climbing and comes home in just over 12 hours!Got a question for the show, or a first 70.3 or IRONMAN story to share? Email help@oxygenaddict.com. No question is too basic, and we aim to answer every question.* * * * * * * *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. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Training for IRONMAN on Shift Work, Carbon Plate Race Shoes & Swim Training in a Small Pool | Ep 600 22.07.2026 23minShould busy age-groupers actually race in carbon-plated shoes? And how do you train for an IRONMAN when your job runs on four-days-on, four-days-off night shifts?In this listener Q&A, Coach Rob Wilby answers real questions from athletes preparing for their first IRONMAN and 70.3. He covers how to structure training around shift work and disrupted sleep, why recovery has to come before more training, and how HRV tracking helps you know when to push and when to back off. He digs into whether carbon-plate race shoes are right for the paces most age-groupers actually run, why comfort and cushioning usually matter more than "free speed," and what to do when your only pool is 16 metres long. Plus a first-timer success story from Stephanie and Michael, who trained through Canadian winters and just finished IRONMAN Austria.Topics in this episode:Seven-day vs eight-day training cycles for shift workersUsing HRV to guide recovery (and why your feelings can lie to you)Getting meaningful swim work done in a tiny poolCarbon-plate vs cushioned shoes for 70.3 and full-distance IRONMANA first-time IRONMAN success story from IRONMAN Austria* * * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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IRONMAN Fuelling & Hydration: Carbs Per Hour, Sweat Rates, Bottle Strategy & Racing in the Heat (Q&A) | Ep 599 15.07.2026 26minSuccess on IRONMAN race day is as much a fuelling equation as a fitness challenge. This episode Coach Rob Wilby works through a batch of athlete questions on carbohydrate intake, hydration, electrolytes and bottle strategy, all framed by the recent heat spells that saw IRONMAN France cancelled, Frankfurt shortened and lots of other European races affected. In this episode:Should carbs per hour be based on body weight? Why gut absorption matters more than size, the 1g per kilo starting point, where the ~100g/hr ceiling really sits, and the truth about those 150g pro fuelling stories.How hard to push carbs in training. The safe way to build tolerance and how to adjust intake in the heat.How much to drink on the bike and run. The 500–700ml/hr starting point, why sweat rates range from 300 to 1,500ml/hr, and how a sweat test plus good record-keeping in TrainingPeaks takes the guesswork out.Refilling bottles on course. Why you don't need to at branded IRONMAN aid stations, Rob's grab-and-cool technique, and how to carry concentrated PFH and dilute on the go for non-branded races.Separating carbs from electrolytes. The case for one concentrated carb bottle and one strong electrolyte bottle.Rob's Almere 2008 cautionary tale. Over-biking, not peeing, going hyponatremic, and coming round in the med tent with two IVs - the race that changed how he thinks about hydration for good.Whether it's your first IRONMAN or 70.3 or you're fine-tuning a hot-race strategy, this one will help you cross the line feeling good rather than in the med tent.* * * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Should You Race a 70.3 Before Your IRONMAN? Your Race Planning Questions Answered| Ep 598 08.07.2026 23minHow do you pick a race that actually suits your strengths, and training limitations? This week Coach Rob Wilby works through a batch of real athlete questions on race selection, build-up racing, taper week, and preparing for terrain you can't train on. The theme running through all of it: plan these things before you hit "enter," and you save yourself a world of trouble on race day.In this episode:Should you race a 70.3 before your autumn IRONMAN? The two ways to slot it in (as a full A/B race with enough time to recover and rebuild, or as a B race closer to IM that fits neatly into the plan.Is an Olympic worth doing before a 70.3? The value of race practice and the one mistake that turns a one-day recovery into a week of sore legs.What to actually do during race week. Volume, intensity and why freshness - not fitness - is your focus.Prepping for hilly IRONMAN Wales when you live somewhere flat. How to replicate climbing indoors with force and cadence work and the things that no amount of time on the trainer can prepare you for.Whether you're planning your first IRONMAN or fine-tuning race selection for the season, this one will help you make good decisions well before raceday.* * * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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IRONMAN Fuelling & Hydration: How to Nail Your Carbs, Electrolytes and Fluids on Race Day 01.07.2026 26minRace day success is as much a fuelling challenge as a fitness challenge. And in this episode Coach Rob Wilby answers athlete questions on getting your IRONMAN and 70.3 fuelling and hydration right. From carb targets to sweat rates to the bottle setup that keeps you in control when it's brutally hot, this is your guide to practising it all long before race day.In this episode:Should your carbs-per-hour be based on body weight? Why gut absorption matters more than sizeThe 1g of carbs per kg of body weight starting point, and why ~100g/hr is the gold standard for most age-groupersHow to train your gut: the +5g per hour, per week protocolWhy you should back your carbs off by ~10% on race day, especially in the heatHow much to drink on the bike and run, and why sweat rates can vary from as little as 300ml to as much as 1,500ml per hourThe case for a sweat test to find your personal numbersRefilling bottles on course vs. carrying a concentrated mixWhy you should separate your carbs and electrolytes into different bottlesWhat you can learn from Rob's personal experience of dehydration, hyponatraemia and a finish-line collapseThinking 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.Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/* * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *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.Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/* * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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IRONMAN Run Training Q&A: M-Pace vs E-Pace, Managing injuries, Carbon Shoes & Cardiac Drift | Ep 596 24.06.2026 22minIn this run-focused Q&A episode, Coach Rob tackles the most common IRONMAN and 70.3 training misconceptions.Including:How your marathon pace translates to target race paces for IRONMAN and 70.3... What's your best-case IRONMAN marathon paceSetting heart rate zones properly in TrainingPeaks (and why Garmin's defaults can't be trusted)Managing run injuries - when to see a physio, integrating rehab, and swapping runs for aerobic bike sessionsCarbon race shoes - are they worth it for you, given your speed and biomechanicsCardiac drift and decoupling: what HR:PA tells you about your aerobic fitness, and the sub-5% target* * * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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IRONMAN Bike Pacing: Power Guidance, Your TSS Budget, Outdoor FTP & Gearing for a Strong Run | Ep 595 17.06.2026 27minHow hard should you actually ride the IRONMAN bike leg? The answer is more nuanced than simply copying the pros. And getting it wrong often leads to a long walk in the marathon. In this Q&A, Coach Rob Wilby breaks down the numbers behind smart bike pacing so you finish the bike with enough left to run well.In this episode:Why your FTP percentage has to drop the longer you're on the bike (and why backwards-engineering a pro's 82% will blow your race apart)The TSS budget cap that holds true whether you ride 4:30 or 8:00 (plus theequivalent for 70.3). And why it only works if you're properly race-fitNormalised power vs. average power: how spiking out of corners and standing up short hills burns matches you need for the run.Why the first 60-90 minutes on the bike should feel like the easiest of the dayWhy you MUST do an outdoor FTP test and why it must be done in race position, in race kit, on a flat out-and-back."My race-sim TSS came back way over 280, should I worry?" How to check your FTP setting and use Best Bike Split to model a realistic, run-friendly paceGearing for hilly races: why going to a 36-tooth cassette (or even a 1:1 ratio) saves your legs - especially on hilly on courses like Wales.Why all IRONMAN bike courses aren't equal and how to make your long rides mirror your race day terrain, descents and corners included* * * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Moving Your Swim Sessions into Open Water: Everything You Need to Know | Ep 594 10.06.2026 24minIt's open water season in the Northern Hemisphere, and the questions are flooding in. This week Coach Rob answers the most common athlete questions about moving your swimming out of the pool and into the lake or sea ahead of your first IRONMAN or 70.3.In this episode:When to make the switch to open water, and the simple rule for timing it What to actually practice once you're there: sighting drills, drafting technique, relaxed starts, turn buoys, and a clean wetsuit exitWhy you might be slower in open water than the poolWhether to do your endurance swim in the OW or the poolHow to choose the right start pen on a rolling-start race day* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Fixing Swim-Start Panic, Run/Walk Fuelling & Aero Bars vs Faster Bike: IRONMAN Q&A | Ep 593 03.06.2026 34minCoach 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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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The IRONMAN / 70.3 Race Simulation Weekend: The Most Important 3 Days of your Final Build | Ep 592 27.05.2026 24minThere's one weekend in your IRONMAN or 70.3 build that matters more than any other. Most athletes either skip it, don't complete sessions in the right order, or turn it into the wrong kind of training weekend entirely.In this episode, Coach Rob explains why the race simulation weekend is the single biggest factor that determines whether you get to race day confident or worried. It's the weekend that takes the fear out of the unknown, exposes the mistakes you'd otherwise only discover on race day, and gives you the data you need to fix them while there's still time.Rob walks through exactly how to structure the weekend's training, pacing targets, why this is a rehearsal and not a fitness test, and why athletes who skip it are often the ones most likely to have issues on race day. If you're doing your first IRONMAN or 70.3 this year, it's so, so importnat that you have the correct race simulation weekends scheduled at the optimal time. This episode will walk you through exactly how to build it into your final training block.* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Open Water Swim Skills: Sighting, Drafting, Managing Panic, Wetsuit Fit & Race Day Pacing (IRONMAN Q&A) | Ep 591 20.05.2026 29minCoach Rob answers the most common questions athletes ask as they move from the pool into open water at the start of the triathlon race season.This week: Why pool speed often doesn't automatically translate to open water...How much time poor sighting can actually cost you over an IRONMAN swim... The crocodile eyes sighting technique, what to sight off, and how to practice it in the pool... The speed benefits of drafting - how to position yourself on someone's feet without annoying them, and the drill to practice with a swim buddy. How to flush your wetsuit properly before the swim start so it fits the way it's designed to... How many open water sessions you really need before race day...Why race day adrenaline makes everyone go off too hard, and how to train pacing awareness in the pool... Using bilateral breathing as both a pacing governor and a tactical tool on race day... Practical strategies for managing cold water panic before the start and during the swim* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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70.3 Race Pace & TSS Targets, Heat Acclimation Protocol, Training Around Holidays: Listener Q&A | Ep 590 Q&A 13.05.2026 29minCoach Rob Wilby answers listener questions on some of the most practical challenges in IRONMAN and 70.3 training.This week: How to calculate the exact pace targets & TSS budget for 70.3...A step-by-step heat acclimation protocol for racing in a hot climate when you've trained somewhere cool... Plus how to plan your training around a family holiday mid-build without losing fitness...And Rob also covers integrating cycle commuting into training and 9:1 run/walk pacing and other questions we've had in from listeners recently* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Long Run Fails, Brick Sessions & B Races: Your IRONMAN Training Questions Answered | Ep 589 06.05.2026 24minCoach Rob answers your IRONMAN and 70.3 training questions - this week including how to structure the final 12 weeks of your build, what to do when a long run falls apart, and whether B races are worth it.Joe from New York gets a full breakdown of his training week ahead of IRONMAN Lake Placid — including when to add brick sessions, how to build long ride and run distances, and the only two times Rob has athletes do back-to-back long ride/run weekends.Sydney is four weeks out from her first 70.3 and hit a wall at mile 8 of a long run. Rob explains why this happens, why it's probably not a sign of overtraining, and the one recovery habit most self-coached athletes skip that makes all the difference.If you've got a question for the podcast, email help@teamoxygenaddict.com — chances are thousands of other athletes are wondering the same thing.Topics covered:Structuring the final 12 weeks of an IRONMAN buildHow to build long ride, long run, and long swim distances week by weekWhen to add brick sessions and how long they should beBack-to-back ride/run weekends: when to do them and why Rob limits it to twiceB races: if and when they make senseWhy your long run fell apart, and what to check before you panicRecovery days and recovery weeks: the habit most self-coached athletes get wrong* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Ironman Nutrition Q&A: How to Carry Fluids, Manage Carbs & Hydration, and Build Your Race Day Fuel Plan | Ep 588 29.04.2026 27minCoach Rob answers your most common ironman and 70.3 nutrition questions, straight from the Team Oxygenaddict Majorca training camp.In this episode Rob covers how much fluid you actually need to carry on the bike , why you should decouple your carbs and hydration into separate bottles, and how to build a simple, progressive fuelling plan in training to avoid guesswork on race day.Topics covered:How aid stations work and why two bottles is almost always enoughThe case for separating calories and electrolytesHow to use the Precision Fuel & Hydration flow gel systemNatural food alternatives: bananas, dates, bars, rice cakes, and moreBuilding from 40g to 90g of carbs per hour in trainingPreparing "real" foods like sandwiches for racedayIf you're preparing for your first Ironman or 70.3 and you've been going down the rabbit hole on nutrition — this one's for you.Got a question for the podcast? Send it to help@oxygenaddict.com.* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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Recovery Weeks, Race Simulation Weekends, Hilly Long Rides, and Run Pace Testing: IRONMAN Training Q&A | Ep 587 22.04.2026 27minCoach Rob Wilby answers four listener questions covering some of the most common areas of confusion in IRONMAN and 70.3 training.In this episode:Recovery weeks: Complete rest or deload? Race simulation weekends: What, when, and how? Hilly long rides: How do you balance elevation with time and TSS?Run pace zones: Do you need to race a flat-out 5K? Got a question for the podcast? Send it to help@oxygenaddict.com.* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount
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The 5 Most Important Sessions for IRONMAN: What to Prioritise in the Last 12–16 Weeks | Ep 586 15.04.2026 25minWith 12–16 weeks to go until race day, most athletes know roughly what they should be doing. But when life gets in the way, which sessions do you actually protect?In this episode, Coach Rob walks you through the five most important training sessions for IRONMAN preparation, ranked in priority order. So when work, family, or travel forces a choice, you know exactly what to keep and what can wait.You'll learn:Why the long ride is your single most important session, and the exact intensity targets to hit (whether you're a faster or slower athlete)...How to structure your long run to build durability without wrecking the next two days of training...What your endurance swim should actually look like at this stage of training...The role of other bike & run sessions in a time-limited week...How to structure race simulation weekends that will give you genuine confidence heading into taper* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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Swimming Cramps, Normalised vs Avg Power & Racing Back-to-Back 70.3s: IRONMAN Q&A | Ep 585 08.04.2026 25minThis week Rob answers questions from athletes and listeners on three common IRONMAN training challengesFirst up: what to do if swim cramps are forcing you out of the water. Rob covers the conditioning side, the electrolyte angle, and why supplementation made a real difference for him personally.Then: normalised power vs average power on a hilly course like IRONMAN Wales — and why always riding to your NP number is the single most important thing you can do to protect your marathon.Finally: how to structure the two weeks between back-to-back 70.3 races. Rob lays out exactly how to recover, when to reintroduce efforts, and why the second race is often the faster one.* * * * * * *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/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision 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 code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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