The Nick Bare Podcast 136: Ironman Arizona Prep Update
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Aug 25, 2025 Discover the highs and lows of preparing for Ironman Arizona in just 90 days! The journey includes a detailed training schedule blending long runs, bike rides, and swim sessions. Dive into the importance of nutrition with clever fuel strategies and amusing late-night cereal cravings. Balancing time between training, work, and personal life adds to the challenge, especially in the Texas heat. Plus, enjoy some sushi indulgence as a reward! Tune in for insights on recovery techniques and maintaining motivation through it all.
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Progressive Weekly Build
- Do structure weekly training with progressive overload rather than huge jumps in volume.
- Increase hours gradually from ~16 to 20–21 per week to build fitness safely.
Use Brick Sessions
- Do brick workouts to simulate race fatigue by biking then running immediately after.
- Use structured trainer sessions (Zwift) to control intensity and FTP zones on long rides.
Team Makes It Fun
- Nick credits his small team for making the prep enjoyable and sustainable.
- He routinely trains with Trevor, Yoli, and Landry who handle filming and creative work.
