The Endurance Drive Podcast Episode 86: Four Weeks to Ironman Lake Placid
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Jun 26, 2025 As the countdown to Ironman Lake Placid begins, discover essential strategies to enhance your fitness just before race day. Learn about effective fueling and hydration tactics, pacing strategies, and the funny side of bathroom breaks during events. The discussion dives into the importance of consistency in training, celebrating small victories, and finding joy in the journey. Plus, gain insights on navigating hills and optimizing swimming techniques. Get ready to tackle your challenges with a lighthearted spirit!
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Open Water Swim Practice
- Get in open water weekly, ideally 4,000 yards to build swim comfort and practice sighting.
- Swim relaxed, focusing on efficiency to conserve energy for later race segments.
Maximize Bike Volume Now
- Do one to two more long rides 3 weeks out, targeting terrain similar to race day.
- Negotiate weekday evening or early morning rides to fit training into your schedule.
Use Your Race Bike Now
- Switch to your race bike ASAP and use it for all remaining sessions.
- Adaptation happens quickly, so 5-8 rides now can make a big difference in comfort and performance.