Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes - 5th in the Ironman World Championships | EP#446

Oct 15, 2024

Nikki Bartlett, a professional triathlete fresh off her impressive 5th-place finish at the Ironman World Championships, shares her journey overcoming injuries with her wife and coach, Bex Milnes. They discuss the strategic planning that led to Nikki's success, including adaptations made for the challenging Nice course. Listeners will hear about Nikki's intense training regimen, the importance of preparation on race day, and essential advice for age-groupers gearing up for future Ironman events.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Chasing Dreams: Ironman Reflections

02:46 • 4min

Race Day Realities: Overcoming Challenges

06:42 • 22min

Adapting Through Adversity: A Triathlete's Journey

29:04 • 31min

Mastering Stroke Rates for Ironman Training

01:00:13 • 2min

Optimizing Cycling Training for Competition

01:01:56 • 17min

Prioritizing Passion: The Focus on Marbella and Excitement for Taupo

01:18:29 • 3min

Essential Tips for Ironman Success

01:21:24 • 10min

Optimizing Training Choices and Available Coaching Services

01:31:15 • 3min

Nikki Bartlett is fresh off a fantastic 5th place finish in the Ironman World Championships in Nice. She joins us together with her wife and coach Bex Milnes to talk us through the race and the training leading up to the race.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Nikki's race strategy, and how the race played out for her

-Preparing for the specific demands of the Nice course

-How Nikki overcame injury issues and built her run fitness up again after a long time with no running

-A detailed look at Nikki's training leading into Nice, including key swim, bike and run sessions

-Benchmark 400 m swim TT, bike hour-power, and 5 km run to put Nikki's result in context

-Nikki's and Bex's advice for age-groupers going to race in Nice in 2025 or 2026

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

-Bex Milnes | EP#429

-Training talk with Bex Milnes | EP#353

-Mallorca Training Camp 2025

-Portugal Training Camp 2025

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