The Challenges and Charm of the Olympic-Distance Triathlon

Planning to race an Olympic-distance triathlon? You won't want to miss this episode! Joining us today is TriDot Coach Michellie Jones and the Race Director for one of the most iconic Olympic-distance races in the world (St. Anthony's Triathlon), Patrick McGee. Learn what makes this distance both challenging and so much fun. Michellie and Patrick talk about the different types of Olympic races - from draft legal events to time trials. They also discuss how to best prepare for and race this fast-paced endurance event. From fueling strategies, tricks of the trade for fast transitions, and moving up from the sprint to Olympic, this episode has everything you need to know about racing this distance! We are thrilled to have sailfish as the swim partner of TriDot Training. Head to sailfish.com to scout out your next wetsuit, swimskin, goggles and more! Use code sfc-tridot20 at checkout, for 20 percent off your new wetsuit. A big thanks to UCAN for being a long-time partner of the podcast! At TriDot, we are huge believers in using UCAN to fuel our training and racing. To experience UCAN’s LIVSTEADY products for yourself, head to their website UCAN.co! Use the code “TriDot” to save 20 percent on your entire order.