Planning Your Perfect Race Season

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2021

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

So many races, so little time —how do you choose which ones to put on your schedule? On today’s episode, coaches John Mayfield and Elizabeth James walk you through planning your perfect season. Learn what to consider when scheduling, such as how long your season should be, how often you should race, incorporating lower-priority events, and more! Make next season your best one yet with some intentional planning! Huge thanks to Precision Hydration for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about Precision Hydration, head to precisionhydration.com and use code TRIDOT10 for 10% off your electrolytes and fuel. On their site, you can: 1. Take the free online Sweat Test to receive a personalized hydration plan. 2. Complete the Quick Carb Calculator to understand how many grams of carbohydrate you need to consume during your next race. 3. Book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the Precision Hydration team to discuss your fueling strategy.

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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. We'll talk all things triathlon with expert
0:24.5	coaches and special guests. Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:32.9	Welcome to the TriDOT podcast. Thanks so much for joining us. Hey, I haven't said this in a while.
0:38.6	So if you're a listener and you've never taken a moment to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts,
0:44.7	we would love for you to do so. New reviews just help our show find its way to the top of folks'
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0:56.9	Fun topic today.
0:57.9	I love chatting with athletes and hearing what races they have coming up on their schedules.
1:02.7	Picking out our next race is always a fun endeavor.
1:05.2	And as one season ends, we get the opportunity to start planning for that next one that is just around the corner.
1:11.1	So today our coaches are going to talk with us about planning your upcoming triathlon season.
1:17.3	Joining us for this conversation is pro triathlete and coach Elizabeth James.
1:21.5	Elizabeth is a USAT Level 2 and Iron Man U certified coach who quickly rose through the triathlon ranks using TriDOT.
1:27.7	From a beginner to top age grouper to a professional triathlete.
1:31.5	She's a Kona in Boston Marathon qualifier who has coached triathletes with TriDOT since 2014.
1:37.7	Elizabeth, thanks for joining us to talk about race planning and scheduling.
1:42.0	Ah, my pleasure.
1:43.1	Always great to be here.
1:44.6	Next up is coach John Mayfield.
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