Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

Mar 04 2025 170 ep. 45 mins 562
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Triathlon training tips and coaching advice for busy age-groupers training for IRONMAN & 70.3 triathlon. Awe-inspiring age-group stories with triathletes achieving extra-ordinary things in their sporting pursuits

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Making Sense of Test Week: Ask the Coach| Ep 529

Mar 04 2025 33 mins  
In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob answers athlete questions about interpreting test week results for swim, bike, and run performance. Including: The importance of CSS tests for swimming, FTP tests for cycling, and submaximal run tests for accurate performance measurement... Adapting training based on test results... Managing external factors / varian

How to Transition from Winter Training to Endurance Training for IRONMAN & 70.3 | 528

Feb 25 2025 32 mins  
This week Coach Rob Wilby from Team Oxygen Addict discusses the critical changes in training as athletes move from the winter FTP build phase to the race preparation phase for Ironman and 70.3 events. We cover the modifications needed in bike, run, and swim workouts, to ensure the necessary focus on safely building endurance in each of swim, bike and run . There's practical adv

How To Measure Your Winter Ironman Training Progress | Ep 527

Feb 18 2025 32 mins  
In this episode Coach Rob discusses the the how, why and when of assessing fitness progress made over the winter training block. He dives into the mechanics of measuring improvements via the Team Oxygenaddict winter testing protocols of the FTP test, CSS test and the sub-max run test.Rob also discusses the interpretation of those results - i.e. what they mean in real terms as you h

Mastering the IRONMAN Swim (part 2) | Ep 526

Feb 04 2025 30 mins  
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. Fr

Mastering the IRONMAN Swim (Even If You're Terrified) | Ep 525

Jan 28 2025 30 mins  
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 breathi

Panicking when swimming? Run pacing on hills? Training in the Aero Position? CSS tests? Your questions answered! | Ep 524

Jan 21 2025 27 mins  
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 i

Your IRONMAN Training Questions Answered | Ep 523

Jan 14 2025 21 mins  
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 i

Cold Weather Triathlon Training: Practical Tips to Stay Safe and Keep Progressing | Ep 522

Jan 07 2025 24 mins  
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 swim

Winter Training: Measuring Block #1 Progress & Planning Block #2 | Ep 521

Jan 01 2025 47 mins  
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: Analyzi

Enjoy The Christmas Holidays WITHOUT Impacting Your Training Progress | Ep 520

Dec 17 2024 42 mins  
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: