From Sprint to Ironman: The Long and Short on Racing Different Distances

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 23 November 2020

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

What distance should you target for your next race? Whether you are ready to sign up for your first triathlon or you're a seasoned athlete looking for your next finish line, TriDot coaches John Mayfield and Elizabeth James discuss considerations for your next race registration. Get answers to common questions like: "What is the best distance for your first triathlon?" "How many times should you race a distance before going longer?" and "How do you know if you are ready for a full Ironman?"

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:33.2	Hey folks, thanks for listening.
0:35.2	We are so glad you've joined us today.
0:37.4	It's going to be a great show.
0:38.8	Hey, real quick, we would love you forever.
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0:50.9	Super interesting topic today.
0:52.5	We'll be talking through the optimal way to progress
0:55.3	from race distance to race distance, answering questions like, how can I tell if I'm ready
1:00.7	for a longer distance race? Should I throw a half iron man into the training cycle of a full
1:06.3	iron man? If I do a full Iron Man as my first ever triathlon, am I totally insane?
1:12.2	Lots of great questions to be talked through today.
1:14.5	And joining us for this conversation is coach John Mayfield.
1:18.1	A successful Iron Man athlete himself, John leads Tridot's Athletes Services, Ambassador, and
1:22.7	coaching programs.
1:24.2	He has coached hundreds of athletes ranging from first timers to Kona qualifiers
1:27.6	and professional triathletes. John has been using TriDOT since 2010 and coaching with TriDOT
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