Kona Special Interview Michael Stanek Ask a Cycling Coach 181
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Michael Stanek is a young athlete with a background in Freestyle BMX, of all things, but more impressive is how he managed to qualify for Kona amidst 80 hour weeks and night shifts while finishing his Residency. Listen in to find out how Mike accomplished this and how he arrived at having such a detailed race plan.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- \\xa0Where Michael Qualified and what his times were
- \\xa0Michael's claim to fame
- \\xa0Flats vs Clipless pedals in BMX
- \\xa0How to go faster on the swim. It's not all about fitness in the water
- \\xa0How to improve swimming technique
- \\xa0Does pacing come naturally when you start training for running?
- \\xa0Visor, sweatband, or hat during the run?
- \\xa0Avoiding cramping during an endurance event
- \\xa0Michael's bike setup
- \\xa0Aero road helmet vs TT helmet for Kona
- \\xa0Michael's power goals for Kona
- \\xa0Nutrition on the run vs on the bike
- \\xa0Training for triathlon while going through residency. How is that possible?
- \\xa0Making the decision to take out a workout or not
- \\xa0Day before nutrition for Kona
- \\xa0Can you have a beer or two before a race and not be effected?
- \\xa0Using electrolyte tablets in your water before a race
- \\xa0Is pizza the night before a race a good idea?
- \\xa0Protein sources for a vegetarian triathlete
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