How to Transition from Winter Training to Endurance Training for IRONMAN & 70.3 | 528
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Feb 26, 2025
Coach Rob Wilby delves into the crucial transition from winter training to preparing for Ironman and 70.3 events. He emphasizes the shift in focus from functional threshold power to endurance training. Listeners learn about the importance of injury prevention, effective recovery, and strength conditioning. Practical fueling strategies for race day are also discussed, ensuring athletes are well-prepared and optimized for competition. Whether coached or self-coached, there's valuable insight for everyone looking to enhance their training.
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Progressive Training
Gradually increase training volume to avoid being overwhelmed by race distances.
Focus on consistent, manageable progress each week rather than immediate results.
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Balancing Training and Recovery
Ironman training prioritizes recovery over excessively long runs.
Runs over three hours hinder subsequent training due to prolonged recovery times.
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Building Cycling Endurance
Prioritize long rides to build endurance and comfort over race distances.
Gradually increase ride duration by 30-60 minutes weekly, with recovery weeks every fourth week.
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This week Coach Rob Wilby from Team Oxygen Addict discusses the critical changes in training as athletes move from the winter FTP build phase to the race preparation phase for Ironman and 70.3 events.
We cover the modifications needed in bike, run, and swim workouts, to ensure the necessary focus on safely building endurance in each of swim, bike and run .
There's practical advice for coached and self-coached athletes, emphasizing the importance of progressive plans, rest and recovery, strength conditioning, and the role of appropriate fuelling in endurance focused training
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