Podcasts Health #489 – Listener Questions - Open water swim workouts, marathons during training, smart trainers, core temp, better cycling

#489 – Listener Questions - Open water swim workouts, marathons during training, smart trainers, core temp, better cycling

Published: June 24, 2021, 10 a.m.

This is an energized cast inspired by you. Some great open water training/workout ideas. We talk double-transition strategy and give insight for spectators. We look at how to race your 70.3 if your A-Race is a full. Swallow water in the swim? We have some thoughts on that. What about running a marathon during your triathlon training? Smart trainer vs. Dumb trainer and the power meter combination. Aero helmets vs. Road helmets if you have a hot race. Worth the trade off? This one is caffeinated. 

Topics:

  • Hub/Condo Combo pricing goes up July 15
  • Our podcast legacy slot
  • Dual Transition preparation
  • Open Water Swim workouts
  • Swim-a-ghetti 
  • Fall A-Race Full IM Training . . . how do you handle your 70.3?
  • The pandemic gave me too many races… what should be priority?
  • Marathons in the middle of training
  • Tour de France prediction
  • Core temp return on investment
  • Don’t blow past your systems check 
  • Aero Helmet vs Road Helmet hot races
  • Open water bloating solutions
  • How to not swallow water in the swim
  • Shaved legs?
  • Sprints and Olys year round?
  • Smart trainers and power meters
  • Cycling groups - Are they a good way to train?

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