How to Plan Your Best Triathlon Season Yet | Ep 565
BLACK FRIDAY 2025 Special Offer: Save £200 on an annual membership to Team Oxygenaddict! Book an application call before the end of November 2025 to qualify (https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ )* * * * * * * * * * * *This week, Coach Rob answers your questions about planning an effective triathlon season, especially when life, work, travel and winter chaos get in the way.You’ll learn:When to commit to your race calendar (and why early always wins)How far out your B-race should be for maximum fitness without fatigueWhether to race frequently or keep the path clear to your A-raceHow to choose the right race for your climate, terrain and family scheduleHow to adjust your plan if last season ended in burnout or injuryWhat to do when you’re travelling and only have a hotel gymHow to handle missed sessions intelligently (without playing “catch-up”)When it’s safe to return to training after illnessHow to maintain momentum when you’re mentally drainedIf you’re a busy age-grouper trying to plan a successful 2026 race season around a demanding life, this episode is packed with the practical guidance you need.Plus: details of Team OxygenAddict’s £200 Black Friday discount on annual coaching membership if you book a call before the end of November.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply click this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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From "Maybe One Day" to "You Are an Ironman!": Martin’s Age-Group Story | Ep 564
This week’s age-grouper story is a cracker. Martin Imms shares how he went from hovering over the Ironman “Enter” button to committing and finishing Ironman Kalmar before his 50th. We dig into juggling training around a busy job, hotel life and family buy-in, the appeal of Kalmar’s flat, fast course, and dealing with raceday adversityMartin talks through his day, including his first ever marathon, and soaking up the Swedish crowd support to cross the line in ~13 hours.If you’re considering your first Ironman you’ll get practical tips on reframing travel weeks, managing expectations, breaking big goals into small wins, and being brave enough to hit “enter.”* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply click this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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Coach's Diary: A New & Brilliant Triathlon Race Format! | Ep 563
A bit of a different episode this week. Coach Rob shares a behind-the-scenes look at Team OxygenAddict’s recent trip to Portugal for the Triton Race Series (https://tritonworldseries.com/https://tritonworldseries.com/).The Triton format is something new and exciting: swim on Friday, bike on Saturday, run on Sunday, turning a triathlon into a full weekend festival of endurance sport. In this episode, Rob talks through how the event format works, what made it such a great experience for the team, what it was like getting back on a start line himself after a few years away from racing and his thoughts on why events like Triton could be the future for age-group triathlon weekends.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply click this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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How Michael Successfully Trained for His First Ironman While Working at Sea | Ep 562
This week, Coach Rob talks with Team Oxygenaddict athlete Michael Mann, a first-time Ironman finisher at Ironman Barcelona 2025.Michael works offshore on ships, typically four weeks at sea, four weeks at home. Learn how he:Successfully trained for Ironman around such a demanding scheduleHow he built fitness with minimal equipment, and long gaps between sessions.Maximised his consistency in winter before his offshore rotations began.Adapted training at sea: using a turbo trainer in rough conditions, short runs in port, and prioritising key sessions.Developed fueling and pacing strategies that helped him ride and run within himself on race day.Stayed calm during preparation and raceday, and why that mattered more than perfect training.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply click this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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How To Build Your Winter IRONMAN Training Plan | Ep 561
In this episode, Coach Rob breaks down exactly how to plan and structure your winter Ironman or 70.3 training so you make massive progress on limited time.You’ll learn:✅ The right way to balance swim, bike, run, and strength work in winter✅ Why 1 focused hour a day usually beats “big volume” training✅ How to test and track your fitness in TrainingPeaks✅ When to push hard (and when to back off) using HRV✅ Nutrition planning to compliment winter training and maximise performance gainsPerfect for busy age-groupers who want to build endurance, strength and consistency without burning out.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply click this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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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