#848 – Lessons From Hot and Windy Ironman Texas

On the ground report from Ironman Texas with a lot of lessons for anyone training for Ironman.

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Topics:

• Some incredibly fast pro times
• Taylor Knibb, Katt Matthews, Kristian Blummenfelt, Cam Wurf
• Bike course
• Tough swim
• Wind and heat factors
• Bike position
• Tire pressure
• Front pack swim exit
• Why the swim is key to your race
• More aero or more power
• Working with someone on the bike
• Heat acclimation
• Sun exposure
• Wetsuit or not?
• Overheating
• Swim cap training
• Every race has its challenges
• Let your lungs come around
• The ultimate race day factors
• Having Plan A through Plan C
• Heat prep is harder than you think
• In Race decisions
• When all the stars align

 

Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com

Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com