That Triathlon Life Podcast Paula races IRONMAN 70.3 BOISE, performance plateaus, and more!
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Jul 31, 2025 Join the hosts as they share insights from a thrilling race at IRONMAN 70.3 Boise, discussing the challenges of heat and elevation. Dive into a fun Tour de France-themed spelling bee and listen to listener questions about nutrition and overcoming performance plateaus. They explore the mental and physical hurdles triathletes face and the importance of community support. Plus, hear about a unique aquabike category and strategies for managing swim anxiety. Celebrate triathlon successes while teasing exciting upcoming events!
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Drafting Challenges in Mixed Pro Races
- Nick shared how passing and drafting behind male pros during a race forced huge surges to legally pass them.
- The close pro men start times create tricky situations requiring constant effort to stay legal and ahead.
Pro Gender Start Gaps Cause Issues
- Tight timing gaps between pro men and women forces female pros into challenging drafting and overtaking scenarios.
- This issue stems partly from race logistics and insufficient pro card qualification enforcement.
Optimize Nutrition Through Planning
- Having meals prepared or meal plans can greatly simplify nutrition and recovery.
- Reducing food prep fatigue helps maintain better diet variety and energy for training.