In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob focuses on preparing athletes to race in hot conditions. He outlines ten essential strategies to help athletes perform well in the heat, including: How far ahead of race day to begin your heat acclimation protocol... Using saunas or hot water immersions post-exercise for acclimation... The importance of adjusting pacing relative to the heat... How to adapt hydration strategies for hot weather... ...and much, much more! * * * * * * ...
Jun 25, 2025•22 min•Ep. 544
In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob delves into 10 common fueling and hydration mistakes that commonly sabotage Ironman performances, and provides advice to avoid them. Including: The importance of correct carbohydrate intake... How to gradually increase carb consumption without stomach issues... Pre-ride nutrition strategies... Adjusting hydration plans for various conditions... The necessity of practicing race-day nutrition strategies during training... Avoiding us...
Jun 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 543
In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob delves into strategies to improve your Ironman marathon performance. He highlights common mistakes such as: Running easy runs too hard... Not updating run paces as fitness improves... The impact of poor bike pacing... How to calculate accurate run pace zones... The benefits of the 9-1 run-walk strategy... Practicing nutrition and hydration on long runs... The importance of having a clear pacing plan... How to adjust plans for race ...
Jun 04, 2025•29 min•Ep. 542
In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob discusses ten common swim mistakes that can ruin your Ironman performance and how to avoid them. Topics including: Avoiding continuous long swims early in training... The importance of open water practice... Properly following structured swim sessions... Practicing open water skills... Managing panic triggers... Getting used to your wetsuit... Overcoming the fear of deep water... ...and much more. The episode is packed with practic...
May 28, 2025•23 min•Ep. 540
In this episode of the Oxygen Addict Triathlon Podcast, host Coach Rob dives into the top 10 bike leg mistakes Ironman triathletes often make and provides actionable solutions to correct them. Including: Starting the bike leg too hard, chasing speed or other athletes... Ignoring terrain and conditions... Improper pacing practice in training... Letting ego override the plan... Wearing aerodynamically inefficient gear. He also provides advice on maintaining an aerodynamic position, training in tha...
May 21, 2025•24 min•Ep. 540
ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes: 🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator * * * * * * * * In this week's episode... Coach Rob answers athlete questions to do with IRONMAN race strategy planning and execution. Including: * How, when & why to schedule race simulation weekends... * Benefits of solo training... * Understandi...
May 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 539
ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes: 🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator * * * * * * * * In this week's episode... Coach Rob answers 10 key questions related to building an effective fueling and hydration strategy for Ironman events. Including: * The importance of carbohydrate intake, hydration levels, electrolyte balance, ...
May 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 538
ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes: 🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator * * * * * * * * In this week's episode... Coach Rob is giving advice to IRONMAN & 70.3 athletes on improving their swimming. /he answers 10 listener questions, giving insight on: Training techniques for weak swimmers... Maintaining technique in lon...
Apr 30, 2025•33 min•Ep. 537
🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator * * * * * * * * In this week's episode... Coach Rob addresses ten listener questions about improving running performance specifically for Ironman and 70.3 races. Including: How to determine the correct running pace... Returning to running after injury... Why everybody should be incorporating Run/w...
Apr 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 536
ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes: 🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator * * * * * * * * In this week's episode... Coach Rob answers 10 athlete questions about improving your biking performance for 70.3 and Ironman races. Including: When & how to include high-intensity training... Adapting to a TT bike position... Balan...
Apr 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 536
ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes: 🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator * * * * * * * * In this week's episode... This episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcastis all about transitioning from the pool to the open water in preparation for race season. Coach Rob talks through: Open water safety measures... Acclimating to...
Apr 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 534
This week Coach Rob answers essential questions from athletes about preparing for their first Ironman or 70.3 triathlon. Key topics include: Appropriate training hours... Avoiding overtraining... Improving bike performance... Incorporating brick sessions... Effective race nutrition strategies... Off-season swim training... The role of strength training... Safely increasing run mileage... Optimal pacing strategies... Structuring the final month before race day. If you've got your first IORNMAN or...
Apr 02, 2025•29 min•Ep. 533
If you're heading off on a training camp, you need to listen to this week's episode. Coach Rob talks through how to organise your training to ensure you make the most of teh opportunity to significantly increase swim, bike & run volume, without putting yourself at risk of overtraining or injury, More specifically: The importance of bike volume... Managing intensity... The structure of training weeks... When, where and how to incorporate run training... Optimal nutrition &, hydration thro...
Mar 26, 2025•30 min•Ep. 529
This week, Coach Rob provides tips and guidance on transitioning from indoor to outdoor cycling as the weather improves and training starts to become more race specific. Including: Improving bike handling skills... Bike maintenance checks... Adjusting to outdoor riding conditions... Appropriate dress for variable spring weather... How to pace climbs and descents... Nutrition and hydration strategies... Traffic and safety tips... Gradually building outdoor bike endurance... I Insights into the me...
Mar 19, 2025•29 min•Ep. 531
This week, Coach Rob is helping new triathletes overcome common swimming challenges, covering ten essential practical tips specifically aimed at athletes entering a 70.3 or Ironman triathlon who may not be confident swimmers or are new to the sport. Including: Drills to improve swimming skills, address initial fears, and build endurance... How to break swim practice into manageable segments... Using video analysis for improvement... The importance of consistency in swim training... How to stay c...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 530
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 / variance on test day, such as illness, equipment calibration, and HRV readings... Why we need to be willing to adjust train...
Mar 05, 2025•33 min•Ep. 529
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 advice for coached and self-coached athletes, emphasizing the importance of progressive plans, rest and recovery, strength ...
Feb 26, 2025•33 min•Ep. 528
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 head into your spring / race prep training block, and how the emphasis of training and testing shifts focus with mos...
Feb 19, 2025•33 min•Ep. 527
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...
Feb 05, 2025•30 min•Ep. 519
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 prac...
Jan 29, 2025•31 min•Ep. 525
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 swi...
Jan 22, 2025•28 min•Ep. 524
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 tr...
Jan 15, 2025•22 min•Ep. 523
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, nutritio...
Jan 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 522
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 Le...
Jan 02, 2025•48 min•Ep. 521
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, u...
Dec 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 520
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 ...
Dec 11, 2024•9 min•Ep. 519
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 str...
Dec 04, 2024•17 min•Ep. 519
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...
Nov 26, 2024•19 min•Ep. 517
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 fitnes...
Nov 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 516
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 meth...
Nov 13, 2024•22 min•Ep. 515
