Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

Heart Rate Variability is possibly the easiest to use tool that’ll make the biggest difference to the results you get from your training. Only train hard on the days when your body can absorb the training - and never waste a moment of your valuable training time again! Dr. Marco Altini is the creator of the HRV4Training App. In this episode, we dive deep into heart rate variability, and why it might well be the most important training tool to getting the most out of your limited training time! The HRV4training app is available on both the Apple store and Google play, priced at £10. Well worth the money for all the benefit it brings! Sponsors 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.  Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they’ve changed their name to reflect the fact that they’ve been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now. Everyone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn’t cut it. Head to precisionfuelandhydration.com and use their free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training and racing. Then book a free one-to-one video consultation with the team to refine your hydration and fuelling strategy for your next race. As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products - listen to the show for the discount code! Quick Carb Calculator Free online Sweat Test 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 fueling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionhydration.com and they'll be happy to help you 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Sam Renouf is the CEO of the Professional Triathlete’s Organisation. We talk to him to hear about the success of the Collins’ Cup in 2021, the impact of increasing prize money on the Pro field, the launch of the new PTO Tour events, and hear how the PTO are opening up their races to Age Groupers this year. Sponsors 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.  Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they’ve changed their name to reflect the fact that they’ve been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now. Everyone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn’t cut it. Head to precisionfuelandhydration.com and use their free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training and racing. Then book a free one-to-one video consultation with the team to refine your hydration and fuelling strategy for your next race. As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products - listen to the show for the discount code! Quick Carb Calculator Free online Sweat Test 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 fueling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionhydration.com and they'll be happy to help you 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Pip Paxman took up triathlon as a way to get her sporting fix after leaving university and missing netball and hockey. Despite feeling like an imposter, she quickly found that she had natural talent at swim, bike and run, and qualified to represent GB in her first olympic distance triathlon. Despite the challenges of the pandemic meaning her events were put back 18 months, she completed her first 70.3 at Portugal at the end of 2021 and qualified for the 70.3 World Championships in Utah. Sponsors 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.  Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they’ve changed their name to reflect the fact that they’ve been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now. Everyone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn’t cut it. Head to precisionfuelandhydration.com and use their free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training and racing. Then book a free one-to-one video consultation with the team to refine your hydration and fuelling strategy for your next race. As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products - listen to the show for the discount code! Quick Carb Calculator Free online Sweat Test 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 fueling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionhydration.com and they'll be happy to help you 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Paul Newsome from SwimSmooth.com joins us this week for a special edition aimed at helping you improve your swim stroke. Paul is one of the World’s most experienced swim coaches and stroke analysts, having been coaching swimming professionally for over 20 years. The swim smooth method has been adopted by British Triathlon and the ITU for their triathlon coaching courses, and their ‘swim types’ system is great at helping you quickly identify what kind of swimmer you are, and how to rapidly improve. In this episode we cover: The background that led to the formation of SwimSmooth The Swim Types system, consisting of the following six swim types: Arnie Bambino Kicktastic Overglider Swinger Smooth Stroke Rate - how to measure where you’re at, how to find the correct range for your swim type and body size, and how to test what stroke rate will work best for your body and swim stroke. The Finis Tempo Trainer Pro , and why it’s such a useful tool. Paul’s thoughts from having coached Joe Skipper. We also cover the lessons that we can all apply to our own swimming from him having watched Joe’s improvements, and how they’ve translated into his open water racing. Links from this show: Swimsmooth.com https://www.swimtypes.com/ https://www.swimsmooth.guru/home/ Sponsors 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.  Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they’ve changed their name to reflect the fact that they’ve been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now. Everyone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn’t cut it. Head to precisionfuelandhydration.com and use their free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training and racing. Then book a free one-to-one video consultation with the team to refine your hydration and fuelling strategy for your next race. As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products - listen to the show for the discount code! Quick Carb Calculator Free online Sweat Test 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 fueling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionhydration.com and they'll be happy to help you 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

This week we have Dave Schell from Best Bike Split on the show. BBS is an online software package that will help you deliver the perfectly paced bike leg to ensure you get to the start of your run leg ready to deliver your best performance. Dave explains how to use BBS takes your power data, course info, and race day conditions to predict your race performance and create the perfect power plan so you can hit your best bike split ever. The easiest way to save your marathon! Sponsors 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.  Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they’ve changed their name to reflect the fact that they’ve been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now. Everyone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn’t cut it. Head to precisionfuelandhydration.com and use their free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training and racing. Then book a free one-to-one video consultation with the team to refine your hydration and fuelling strategy for your next race. As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products - listen to the show for the discount code! Quick Carb Calculator Free online Sweat Test 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 fueling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionhydration.com and they'll be happy to help you 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Chris McCormack is back on the show this week for a Christmas Special! The former multiple World Champion and double Kona Winner is now a major figure in the industry - one of the names behind Super League Triathlon, The Phoenix Foundation, and the Sub7Sub8 project. We catch up with Chris and get his views on the Olympics, this year’s Super League Triathlon Series, his inside track on Kristian Blummenfelt, Ali Brownlee, Nicola Spirig and Lucy Charles-Barclay and get more details on the Sub7Sub8 project. We also find out why Daniella Ryf and Jan Frodeno are NOT taking part in that event! Sponsors https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15 ·       Take the Quick Carb Calculator ·       Take the Free online Sweat Test ·       Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Ruth Astle has had a stellar 2021, with wins in the back half of the year at Ironman Mallorca and Ironman South Africa. We catch up with the popular British Pro to hear the story of her first professional Ironman wins! Sponsors https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15 · Take the Quick Carb Calculator · Take the Free online Sweat Test · Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Sara Svensk won Ironman Cozumel 2021 in a new Ironman-branded World Record of 8.22.:40. This would be incredible enough, but, as we’ll hear in the interview, she did this on less than four months of training! After contracting Covid in May, Sara had ongoing health problems, including heart problems that ECG indicated could have been related to a heart attack. Following 6 week of no training at all, and numerous medical investigations, she was given the all clear to return to gentle training, and, 4 months later, was able to produce that incredible performance in Mexico. I hope this interview gives hope to anyone struggling with a health condition that it is possible to return to full health and fitness! Sponsors https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15 ·       Take the Quick Carb Calculator ·       Take the Free online Sweat Test ·       Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

James Hall completed his first triathlon in his late 40’s, after one of his clients challenged him to enter an Etape sportif, and in his own words, he loved it. Inspired to take up swimming with a Master’s group rather than sit and watch his children train in the pool, he combined his love of swimming and cycling, added running, and set himself the goal of completing an Olympic distance race in 2019. Completing that in just under 3 hours, he was inspired to see what he was capable of with a structured training plan and coaching support. That’s where he met Team Oxygenaddict :) Despite a very busy life working in financial services in the City of London that means he’s at his desk at 6.30 every day after a 5am get-up, we learn how he fits training, and most importantly, recovery and sleep into his life, and how this has taken him to qualifying for the World Triathlon sprint championships, and completing his first middle distance races at Outlaw X and Outlaw Half Holkham. Sponsors https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15 ·       Take the Quick Carb Calculator ·       Take the Free online Sweat Test ·       Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation 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 Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Kristian Blummenfelt, an Olympic Gold Medalist and Ironman World Record holder, shares his exhilarating journey after breaking the Ironman record with an astonishing time of 7:21. He discusses his unique training at high altitudes in the Sierra Nevada and his ambitious goal to shatter the 7-hour barrier in Ironman. Kristian reflects on the grueling preparation leading to his Olympic success and tackles the mental and physical challenges triathletes face. His insights into future competitions like St. George and Kona add an exciting glimpse into the edge of endurance sports.