More than most sports, triathlon is an endeavor in which even the best training plan and cardiovascular fitness can be sabotaged by improper or improper use of triathlon equipment. But with these five triathlon equipment do’s and don’ts, along with the videos from Ben and Kerry that you’ll find below, you’ll be instantly equipped to make the best choices when it comes to triathlon equipment.
Top 7 Ironman Race Week Mistakes
It’s an unfortunate, but true fact that you can easily sabotage all the preparation, hard work, qualification racing, budgeting and traveling that you put into getting to an Ironman event like Kona.
Let’s examine race week, and the top seven mistakes you could easily make while on the Big Island.
As you know, as a Rock Star member, you get tons of insider discounts from top industry manufacturers. Gray Wheels / Synergy Wetsuits currently offer academy members a 30% discount on all wetsuits and wheels. Keep reading to get your 30% code that you can use at http://www.synergysport.com (Ben Greenfield rides their Gray Wheels, 9.5 clinchers, and Kerry uses their Synergy Hybrid wetsuit).
Craig Alexandar and Julie Dibens are just a couple of the many pro triathletes that sports performance expert Mat Steinmetz has helped to achieve massive success. Mat is well-versed in biomechanics and physiology, and allows top athletes to have triathlon performance at a very high level. Mat is himself the 2008 Age Group Long Course Champion at the Half Ironman Distance for 25-29, and in this interview, he reveals:
-techniques used in the bike fitting of top pros
-how to monitor intensity during the race
-hydrate and electrolyte techniques
-much more!
To listen in to the interview with Mat, or to download for later, just follow the link below!
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You can see the Rock Star Triathlete Academy member questions that I asked Craig Alexandar as the comments at the bottom of this post! Part 2 of this interview, for our “Qualify For Kona” members, is available by clicking here. To listen to Part 1, keep reading (you can also download the audio below)…
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In this audio interview, Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander gives his quick tips for the swim, bike and run in Kona! Keep reading to listen or download. If you still need to upgrade to the “Qualify For Kona” section of the academy so that you can access this interview, just click here.
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Ben Greenfield Dishes Out Bike Course Tips In This Video From Our Kona Section.
Let’s face it.
Getting to the Ironman World Championships in Kona is tough.
Racing Kona intelligently is even tougher.
But if your dream is to qualify for Kona, or you’ve already qualified for Kona and you need to know what to do to optimize your experience, then the Rock Star Triathlete Academy’s exclusive “Qualify for Kona” section was built for you.
This ticket to get you to Kona includes:
- An online training log with a complete 3 month Kona specific build-up, along with Ironman and Half-Ironman training plans for all qualifying races.
- Insider tips and audio interviews with podium finishers and top pros from all the official Ironman qualifying events, with travel information, course breakdowns, and race-specific tips.
- An exclusive area on our forum devoted to Kona qualifying Q&A’s and discussion, from training to equipment to nutrition, along with qualifying race reports and feedback.
- Access to our entire library of articles focused on Kona specific training and racing.
- A coached race clinic during Ironman week in Kona that walks you through the event.
- Access to all other member features of the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, such as expert teleseminars, weekly audio Q&A’s, video lessons, and special discounts on products from Rock Star Triathlete Academy sponsors.
As a bonus, when you upgrade your membership, you’ll get instant access to the book “How To Qualify For Kona”, jam-packed with…
-the rich history of the Ironman World Championships…
-the necessary qualification times for you age group…
-qualifying tips from pros and coaches…
-what to expect on race day…
-race day tips from pros and coaches…
-Ironman pacing and nutrition strategies…
-And much, much more!
Ready to get what it takes to qualify for and race the Ironman World Championships? The Rock Star Triathlete Academy is still accepting charter members for just one dollar! For more information, or to claim your charter membership now, just click here or click below! After you join, you’ll be able to instantly upgrade to the “Qualify For Kona” Section.
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