The Triathlon Hour Crazy Norwegian Training Method Exposed
Sep 28, 2025
Joe Skipper, a professional triathlete renowned for his Ironman prowess, joins the discussion to unveil insights on race tactics and training methods. He shares his experiences from the Ironman World Championship in Nice, defending his performance while breaking down power dynamics and climb strategies. The conversation dives into tapering techniques and how to prep just days before a race. Fans can look forward to Joe's plans for Kona as he aims to refine his swim and marathon skills.
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Pre-Show Banter And Swim Coaching Joke
- Joe Skipper described banter with hosts and being invited to coach Greg Harper's swim with humor.
- He joked about training Greg with 3–4x1000m and tempo work to fix race fade.
Timing Chip Confusion On Swim Placement
- Joe explained his swim time error at Nice came from lacking a timing chip and appearing further back in results.
- He clarified he was actually near the front of his swim group and only five minutes behind overall out of the water.
Joe Skipper's Race-Day Power Story
- Joe Skipper recounted his Ironman World Champs bike effort and being in a fast lead group that dropped him on the climb.
- He explained powering ~350W average, hitting 360-normalized and still losing minutes to the leaders.