In this Ironman Canada quick tips video shot by Ben Greenfield, learn a few important points for the Ironman Canada swim and bike.
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Top professional triathlete Julie Dibens appears in this call to answer all your questions about training, nutrition and her build-up to Kona. Julie is a pro British triathlete living and training in Boulder, CO. Julie is the 2009 world champion in both Xterra and 70.3. She is one of a few triathletes who is able to compete competitively in a wide range of triathlon disciplines. Julie is one of the strongest swim / bikers in the sport and her run contiues to improve - making her a huge contender to give Chrissie Wellington a run for her money in Kona this year.
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Questions and topics addressed in this members-only call include:
Do you have a list of swim drills that you recommend?
I struggle getting enough protein in my diet, I am not a big meat eater and I dislike dairy. Any suggestions?
How long before lights out should my last meal be?
I have tried to minimize coffee because of the acid-forming properties of caffein. Now I am wondering if decaf coffee is a safe alternative, or if it is still acid-forming? Thanks!
I do my swim workout in the morning and by the time I get home to have my breakfast it is usually 30-40 minutes from the time I’ve finished my workout. This is outside of the 20-minute window that you suggest. Should I be bringing something small along with me to ingest on my way home, and if so what should I eat. Keeping in mind that I’ll be having a full breakfast when I arrive home.
I keep gaining weight or the most stay the same when I work out hard. And, when I put in a recovery week the pounds suddenly drop. I keep eating the same amount of calories respectively to the approx. amount of daily calories burned. Is this normal? I am 45 years old, 6'2" tall and weigh 200lbs.
I have recently found that I am sensitive/allergic to corn. As maltodextrin ( I believe) is made from corn do you have any suggestions for race fuel? I prefer gels and am researching and experimenting but it's difficult to find any. And in most gels that have a mix of sugar, is the maltodextrin amount even enough to worry about?
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Questions discussed in this call:
Gabe: Do you implement or use any form of strength training for cyclists or triathletes?
Multiple questions about functional threshold power.
Kelly: How many calories per hour does a professional cyclist take in vs. a professional triathlete?
Hunter: With all the changes in technology, why do you think bike splits in Ironman events like the Kona bike haven't gotten significantly faster?
Kerry: Which supplements do you recommend for cyclists?
Theo: If you could add 3 things to your bike to make you faster, and expense was not a consideration, what would you add?
Kate: How can I increase my cadence?
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Here's how Simon describes himself:
"In my teenage years my father was my coach and coach to many top Olympic track and road cyclists. My father was always researching the latest scientific training methods in cycling, running, and strength training, and incorporating them in his training plans. We spent many hours discussing and implementing new training techniques and research with much success. I went on to win many national titles on the road and the track as a kid, and began my own coaching career back in 1992 while racing as a junior.
I dedicated 18 years to my own racing career. During this time I raced 6 years professionally, won two pro national road titles, and raced in big international races with many of the world’s best professional cyclists. In my final few years of racing professionally I became responsible for designing my teammates training plans. This naturally led me to my current career as a full-time professional cycling coach.
As a racing cyclist I was always known as a rider who could lift his game for an important race. As a coach I have developed a similar reputation of having the ability to help the athletes I coach make significant and rapid improvements and peak for their major objectives. Some have gone on to win World Championship medals and become National Champions..."
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The August "Business of Triathlon Coaching" section call is now available in the section of the forum for Rock Star Triathlete Academy coach members!
Also, below you can download the call with Ben & Kerry on triathlon training or nutrition question...in which training shoes, Half Ironman bike and run pace, post-workout nutrition and more are addressed!
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In this interview, questions we answer include:
was there a special design used in alberto contador's time trial helmet?
can a cycling time trial suit be worn for triathlon, and if not, are there certain things I should look for in a time trial suit?
are there certain bike fitting protocols, like retul, FIST, or Serotta, that are better than others? What should I look for in a good bike fit?
what is a dream triathlon bike, and what is the best wheel set-up?
what are some simple things one can do to improve aerodynamics over a Ironman distance bike? I've heard keeping your head still, and keeping your knees tucked in, but any other easy ones?
I bought my TT bike (Felt S32) from a friend who almost exactly the same size as me. I have been riding for a over a year now. It feels great, but is there anyway I can tell whether or not paying the money to get a fit would help me?
Len's doctoral thesis was titled "Aerodynamic Characteristics of Sports Apparel". Len is an aerodynamics consultant to NIKE Inc.'s Project SWIFT, which has provided advanced SWIFT SPIN time trial suits to Lance Armstrong and the Discovery Channel Professional Cycling Team; SWIFT SKIN racing suits to the U.S. and Dutch Speed Skating Teams and sprinting suits to track athletes at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. Len has also served as an aerodynamics advisor to the United States Cycling, Luge and Speed Skating Federations, HED Wheels, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Giro Sport Design.
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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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