394 Racing in the Heat, with Dr. Dan Plews

Racing in the heat this summer? Dr. Dan Plews PhD won the overall age group Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2018, and broke the course record with the staggering time of 8.24.36. He finished off with a 2.50.56 marathon - the fifth fastest run OVERALL on the day! There’s no one better placed to help you understand how to effectively manage your race on a very hot day. In this interview, you'll hear: Details of how the race played out for Dan How swimming sub 55 minutes in Kona , he still got onto the bike course surrounded by athletes Details of his bike power numbers, including the difference between his outward leg and return leg His approach to pacing on the run, especially in the heat, and how he made use of the headwinds to form an effective cooling strategy Why he doesn't believe that training should ever feel like a sacrifice How even the reigning World Age Group champion still suffers from the post Ironman blues! Sponsors Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom, phone or skype call with Rob or the Team here precisionfuelandhydration.com This show is brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration, who have a range of tools and products to help you personalise your fuelling and hydration strategy so that you can perform at your best.  Take the FREE Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation Didn't catch the discount code to get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@pfandh.com and they'll be happy to help youUseful Blogs: Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best Why do athletes suffer from cramp? How much carbohydrate do athletes need per hour? Which energy products are right for you? Check out Precision Fuel and Hydration on social channels here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfandh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionfandh Twitter: https://twitter.com/precisionfandh Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes 0 LikesShare