Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

A dramatic Kona recap features Taylor Knibb’s win and Vincent Luis’s emotional final-race triumph. Coach Rob tackles rebuilding confidence after a DNF, choosing a smart 70.3 bike TSS target, and balancing IRONMAN training with demanding night shifts. He also discusses race-day kit planning, HRV tracking, and a meaningful charity fundraiser.

Coach Rob tackles faster racing over sprint and Olympic distances, safer speed work for athletes over 45, and why Ironman run nausea may actually start with an overcooked bike leg. He also breaks down the jump from 70.3 to full distance, previews Kona, discusses race cancellations, and celebrates inspiring listener finishes.

Coach Rob tackles taper fatigue, race-simulation timing, and the longest ride needed before a 70.3. He explores Ironman nutrition and avoiding gastrointestinal trouble, staying fit while traveling, and choosing between a road bike and TT bike. A beginner’s journey to an Ironman finish rounds out this practical Q&A.

Planning a 70.3 around travel, avoiding race-day GI trouble, and staying fit on the road take center stage. The discussion covers race simulation timing, bike pacing, and gradually increasing carbohydrate intake. An inspiring Ironman Copenhagen transformation rounds things out, alongside practical strategies for training during extended trips.

Listener questions dive into smarter Zwift training, bike gel timing, and the aerodynamic case for a TT bike. The discussion also tackles swim anxiety, swimming cramps, and why pushing too hard on the bike can sabotage the run. Plus, an inspiring Ironman progression and a charity hair donation campaign add heart to the conversation.

How can a busy professional prepare for an IRONMAN without burning out? This discussion explores winter base training, the ideal timing for a 20-week race-specific build, and the shift from indoor power work to outdoor endurance. Hear inspiring IRONMAN Leeds success stories, a preview of Wales and Nice, plus a heartfelt fundraising effort to provide wigs for children with cancer.

A first IRONMAN can unravel long before race day. Explore five common pitfalls: overcooking the bike, under-fuelling, poor electrolyte planning, fading into a marathon walk, and open-water panic. The discussion also covers gut training, sweat testing, race-specific swim preparation, and why smaller triathlons can build valuable confidence.

Discover the four power metrics that make a bike computer genuinely useful, plus how lap-normalized power can reveal costly surges on hills and in changing wind. The discussion also tackles late-night training without sacrificing sleep, racing long-course triathlons with breaststroke after a serious injury, and rebuilding confidence through realistic goals.

They break down sudden swim-start hyperventilation, explaining the CO2 cause and practical breathing and race-tactic fixes. Strength work is framed as small-scale activation and conditioning to stay injury-free. Training around the menstrual cycle and syncing recovery weeks gets individualised planning. A tough IRONMAN Lake Placid race report covers hill pacing, mid-run cramping, and electrolyte lessons.

Cold swim starts and why some athletes shake on the beach before a race. Practical tips for pre-start clothing, wetsuit fit and head protection. A preview of the Leeds IRONMAN bike course with heat and pacing considerations. A clear comparison of indoor smart trainers versus gym bikes and when to invest in a smart trainer.