On this week’s show, coaches Rob and Chris answer questions from listeners & athletes with an Ironman in their sights for the coming season.
They cover:

 Will you progress faster by adding more intensity to your training?
 What to do if your FTP dropped since your last test?
 How should you adapt training if you’re ill?
 How often should you add run races as part of your training?
 Can you do a sprint race 3 weeks before an Ironman?
 When should a night-shift worker take HRV readings?
 Will you get burned out if you start training a year before your Ironman?



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IRONMAN Training? Don't make these mistakes! | Ep 461

Triathlon training tips and coaching advice for busy age-groupers training for IRONMAN &amp; 70.3 triathlon. Awe-inspiring age-group stories with triathletes achieving extra-ordinary things in their sporting pursuits

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The "more is better" mentality is very common amongst triathletes, but often causes more problems than it solves.


If you've ever experienced the feeling of overwhelming fatigue, and "easy" training sessions feeling anything but easy, you're most likely a victim of overtraining. This video is a must watch for you!

We dive into the importance of recovery - the most overlooked and valuable aspect of a triathlete's training program, and why you simply won't make the performance gains you're capable of if you don't plan and allow yourself adequate recovery time.


We also explain how measuring your HRV (heart rate variability) helps ensure your training is focused only on what your body is capable of absorbing, and the dangers of trying to fight the signals your body is sending you.


And finally - the dreaded "GREY ZONE" of training - avoid this at all costs!


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THREE Simple Tips to Avoid Overtraining | Ep 487

Have you ever wondered what it takes for professional athletes to be able to deliver the jaw-dropping performances we see? 
Having spoken to and quizzed many of the world's best triathletes over the years, it's really clear how they train, why they train like that, what they prioritise and why.
I share the details n this video, and I can guarantee the things that have the biggest material impact on their fitness and performances aren't what you think!


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How to Train Like a Professional Triathlete | Ep 486

Fuelling (hydration, electrolytes & nutrition) can so easily derail your performance on race day, even if you're in the shape of your life.


In fact for many age-group triathletes, it's an afterthought. So many people jeopardise the hundreds of hours of training they've completed by not taking care of fluid and calorie needs on race day.


Do you know your sweat rate? The amount and concentration of sweat you typically lose per hour? And how it varies in different conditions? Or how many calories & carbs you need in order to fuel yourself effectively? And can you actually absorb the amount you need without ending up in the portaloo queue?


I talk about all these things and more in this video. If you're an age-group triathlete who wants their race performance to be a great reflection of your capabilities and dedication to training, this is a MUST WATCH


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Three Nutrition & Hydration Strategies to Maximise IRONMAN & 70.3 Performance | Ep 485

If you've ever been tempted to train when you're feeling under the weather, because you're worried that you'll lose fitness if you don't, this video is a must-watch for you!


This week I talk about common mistakes I see athletes make when they're ill or injured, and why more often than not their gut-instinct risks significant damage to their training progress. 


But good news - I also provide really simple, unambiguous protocols of how to navigate illness from a training perspective, such that you'll lose minimal fitness and be back to full strength as fast as possible


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And then⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ book a free 20-minute video consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a member of the PF&H; Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.
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"How should I train if I'm ill?"| Ep 484

Almost all age-group triathletes make at least one of these mistakes in their swim training, and you probably are too. 

Fix these issues, and you'll become a faster, more efficient swimmer for less effort - the holy grail for triathletes!


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And then⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ book a free 20-minute video consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a member of the PF&H; Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.
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IRONMAN Training? Don't make these mistakes! | Ep 461

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