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This week on the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob dives into part two of 'Mastering the Ironman Swim'. Following on from last week's first part, in part 2 we discuss mental and physical strategies for transitioning from confident pool swimming to handling the challenges of open water. We get into practical, effective ways to tackle the 3.8 km swim distance. From improving basic swimming technique to building endurance, as well as how to acclimate to open water conditions and effectively make full use of your wetsuit. You'll leave with practical tips on sighting, drafting, and managing anxieties to ensure a smooth, confident preparation and race day.  * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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 triathl

On this week's Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob is talking through mastering the Ironman swim with valuable tips for beginners, nervous athletes, as well as experienced triathletes looking to improve their swim. Rob addresses common fears, the importance of technique over distance, and the most effective training methods, including essential skills like proper breathing, body alignment, and swim drills. Whether you're aiming for a 70.3 or a full Ironman, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you perform to the best of your swim ability in your race. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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.  Book an application call to see if you'd be a

This week Coach Rob hosts another "Ask me Anything", answering many of the triathlon training related questions that we've received recently. The questions cover topics like: Optimal gym bike resistance settings for bike training... How to manage panics when swimming... How to properly execute FTP sessions... How to manage run efforts on hills... The do's and don'ts of training in the aero position... How to incorporate swim club sessions into your triathlon training... Understanding the CSS swim test & interpreting its results... ...and much much more! * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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.  Book an application call to see if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict

In this episode of the Oxygen Triathlon Podcast Coach Rob answers some of the many listener questions we've received over the past few weeks. Topics include: The tri bike vs road bike debate... The importance of entering otehr events pre-Ironman... The value of FTP tests... How to manage training during a skiing holiday... Zwift equipment challenges... Overcoming common swimming issues. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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.  Book an application call to see if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming 12 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * * * * * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠precisionfuelandhydratio

In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon podcast, Coach Rob delivers a comprehensive guide to training safely and effectively during winter conditions. Rob discusses the challenges posed by snow and ice, shares personal anecdotes, and offers practical advice on navigating the cold weather while maintaining your triathlon training. Key topics include safe alternatives for swimming, biking, and running during winter, along with the importance of strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. So if you're experiencing the challenge of icy roads, dangerous conditons and uncertainty about how to train around it, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you adapt your training plans and avoid injuries during the colder months. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Podcast, Coaches Rob Wilby and Chris Palfreyman conduct an in-depth review of the first winter training block. This episode is essential for understanding the progress made over the last eight weeks and planning ahead for continued improvement in your Ironman training. You'll hear a comprehensive review on: Training Session Completion: Analyzing how many of the planned sessions were completed and what your Race Ready score was over the past 8 weeks. Pattern Learning: Understanding what training patterns worked, what didn’t, and factors like time of day, pre-planning the week, and how these affected your training. Injury Analysis: Discussing any injuries or niggles, identifying their potential causes, and the importance of maintaining commitments to physiotherapy if injured. The Power of Journaling: Exploring the benefits of journaling to identify causal links between external stresses (like travel, work stress, social commitments, late nights, and increased alcohol

In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Podcast, we're focusing on how to spend the crucial Christmas week in a way that sets you up for a healthy and recovered start to the New Year. Coaches Rob Wilby and Chris Palfreyman discuss the SEEDS approach: Sleep, Eating, Exercise, Drinking, and Stress management, taking inspiration from the work of Dr. Simon Marshall. You'll hear tips on: Sleep: Improving sleep habits, like reducing screen time before bed, adding an extra 30 minutes of sleep per night, using sleep monitoring tools, avoiding eating close to bedtime, and including daily exercise to enhance sleep quality. Eating: Nutrition and meal planning tips that balance healthy choices with the enjoyment of holiday treats. Learn how treats don’t always have to be chocolate and how to plan Christmas salads that are both nutritious and festive. Exercise: Keeping active during the holidays but not making training the priority. Explore alternatives like strength and conditioning, yoga, and flexibility exercises.

Do you know how to breathe when you're swimming freestyle? If you've never really given it much thought, chances are you're not breathing properly. If you tend to hold your breath underwater and quickly exhale just before taking another breath, resulting in that feeling of being short of breath and always playing catchup, fighting with your stroke to make it to the next breath, then this video is for you. If you have a tendency for your legs to sink, it may surprise you to find out that this is probably related to how you breathe. Getting your breathing technique right always has a huge impact on an athlete's swim technique and efficiency. There's A LOT of time to be saved for most people, simply by addressing how and when you breathe during your swim. And in this video we walk you through it all in detail, leaving you with a couple of simple but extremely effective things to incorporate into your next swim session. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? Join hundreds

In this episode, learn two simple tricks to add extra power to your swim stroke. Move further, faster through the water with each stroke by generating more propulsion with greater efficiency. The drills that will do this are 1) the "water bottle" drill (which works really effectively in combination with the fist drill I discussed in the last episode: https://youtu.be/zLJekigBg6A)... And 2) the triceps push drill to enhance your stroke completion, enabling you to travel a greater distance per stroke thanks to the additional propulsion. It's not uncommon for athletes to see an improvement of upto 10 seconds per 100m almost instantly after incorporating these 2 aspects into their swimming. Of course it takes time and practice to embed stroke improvements into your swim technique over the long term, but seeing quick results like this really help keep you motivated to practice! If your CSS pace is in the region of 1:30/100m or slower, you really don't want to miss this as there's a very good chance there's a sig

TEAM OXYGENADDICT BLACK FRIDAY 2024 OFFER: Save £200 on an annual membership to Team Oxygenaddict! Book an application call before the end of November 2024 to qualify: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In this episode, we deep dive into two critical swim drills that can significantly improve age group triathletes' swim times, often leading to a reduction in Ironman swim times by 10+ minutes. The first drill focuses on increasing propulsion by teaching you to develop a greater, more powerful catch. Essentially enabling you to move significantly further through the water with each stroke. The second drill emphasizes the importance of body rotation and how this, rather than the arms alone, are the key to greater efficiency and power in the water * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠precisionfuelandhydration.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fu

BLACK FRIDAY 2024 Special Offer: Save £200 on an annual membership to Team Oxygenaddict! Book an application call before the end of November 2024 to qualify (https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ ) In this episode, the third in our winter training mini-series, we're focusing on run training. We take a deep dive into how to structure your winter run training to build a strong base for next spring... Our baseline testing protocol to enable you to measure the progress of your run fitness & speed... How to become a faster runner while avoiding injury... The importance of steady pacing, the benefits of the nine-minute run/one-minute walk method for long runs, and the role of differing run sessions each week.

In this episode, the second in our winter training mini-series, we're focusing on swim training. Whether you're coached by us or a solo athlete, we'll walk you through our proven approach to winter swim training. We break down different approaches for three athlete types: competent swimmers, those aiming for podium finishes, and first-timers struggling with the swim. Learn the importance of CSS testing, the role of swim drills, and how to balance technique and endurance sessions. Follow our methodology, just as hundreds of age-group Ironman athletes do every winter, and you'll become a more confident, more efficient and all-round more capable swimmer by race season. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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 pr

We kick off our Ironman Winter Training Mini-Series this week with a focus on bike training. Learn the essential bike training principles that will ensure you maximise your FTP, bike fitness and overall aerobic fitness fitness over winter while minimising risk of injury. Get actionable tips on establishing baseline fitness levels with FTP tests, structuring weekly interval sessions, and the benefits of training in the race-day position. Whether coached by Team Oxygen Addict or not, these strategies will help you see significant fitness gains and prepare you for race day success. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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.  Book an application call to see if you'd be a good fi

In this episode, we break down the critical aspects of winter training to enhance your fitness for the upcoming season. Learn how to implement the most effective testing protocols to benchmark your swim bike and run fitness, and discover time-efficient training methods aimed specifically at busy age-groupers. We talk about the importance of focusing on swim technique, and the best swim drills to implement into your training that are guaranteed to help you swim faster for less effort... And learn how to use HRV (heart rate variability) to optimize your training schedule on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, get practical tips on nutrition planning to ensure you're fueling your body for the specific demands of training across the winter block. Implementing even one of the things we cover in this episode will set you well on your way to seeing great improvements across the winter training block. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? Join hundreds of other age group triathl

In this video we delve into Team Oxygenaddict athlete Allun Sutherland's incredible journey from complete beginner to Ironman Wales finisher. This is genuinely one of, if not the most incredible, inspirational age-group stories we've ever had. Alan started with no experience - literally unable to swim, didn't own a bike, and couldn't run for more than a couple of minutes without needing to stop and rest. But in less than 12 months, through patience, determination, and trusting the training process, he was able to confidently deal with everything the day threw at him - including rough sea conditions, jellyfish, and bad weather. Hear Allun's firsthand account of the training process and progression of a complete beginner, mastering race-day strategies, dealing with injuries, and the importance of mental resilience. If you're new to triathlon and have your sights set on one day tackling Ironman, you'll want to tune in to hear Alan’s remarkable journey from a complete novice to an Ironman finisher at one o

In this episode, Coach Rob answers more common questions we've recently received from triathletes. Including: How to manage training when feeling ill - the common concern of losing fitness, and the importance of rest and nutrition while getting back to full health... Strength training - how to manage and avoid excessive DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness... How to plan your training schedules to avoid fatigue and overtraining... Our favourite, most effective swim drills to improve technique & swim efficiency... Finally, how to integrate marathon training as part of your tri training, including advice on pacing & workout structures * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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.  Book

In this episode, we delve into the invaluable insights gained from our athletes' recent participation in various Ironman races, including Ironman Wales, Ironman Italy, and the Ironman World Championships in Nice. We cover important challenges like managing punctures, understanding race cutoffs, seeding strategies for the swim, fueling strategies, adapting race strategy on the fly, and more. We also dive into detail on gearing adjustments for hilly courses and various practical tips for race weekend. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or gearing up for your first Ironman, there'll be some nuggets in here to help arm you with answers to the various "what-ifs" of raceday! * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? 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 pr

In this episode, Coach Rob focuses on navigating the transition period between the end of the race season and the onset of winter training in preparation for the next year. Including the importance of taking a break post-race season, particularly after major events like the Ironman World Championships and Ironman Wales, to reflect and recover. Key tips include defining a clear off-season period, engaging in varied cross-training activities, beginning strength training, setting goals for the upcoming season, and gradually reintroducing structured training schedules. The most important goal - mental and physical refreshment to prevent burnout and ensure readiness for the winter training block. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this episode? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with ⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict⁠⁠ - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. Read more about becoming a Team

This week we're answering some of the common and most useful questions that we've been asked ahead of IRONMAN Wales. Including: * The best way to get through the long, 1km run from the swim exit to T1... * What is / isn't allowed in transition in terms of full changes of clothes, nudity rules etc... * The importance of flushing your wetsuit with water once you get in the sea... * Avoiding wetsuit rub on your neck, which is often a lot more painful in a sea swim... * Essential but non-obvious race-day kit that you may not have on your checklist... * Sensible clothing choices for various weather possibilities... * What to do (and not do!) during your final taper week... * Final raceday tips & advice Many of the topcis we cover are relevant to all IRONMAN races, not just Wales specifically. But if you're racing IRONMAN Wales this coming weekend, this is an episode you won't want to miss! * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this episode? Join hundreds of othe

This week, we bring you the story of Team Oxygenaddict athlete Emma Yates who last year battled brilliantly for the win at Ironman Wales last year. We hear about the build up to the race, her race day strategy, including her nutrition and hydration approach, and get inside her mindset as she runs side by side with a great rival. We also hear about how she bounced back from the disappointment of a race earlier in the year that didn’t go as well as she had hoped - and find out what we can all learn when we treat a situation that might initially appear as a ‘failure’, and learn the lessons from it. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this episode? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with ⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict⁠⁠ - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. Read more about becoming a Team Oxygenaddict athlete: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ Join us by the end of September 2024 and recei