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Q&A #118 - Training and preparation for extreme triathlons like the Norseman, Swissman and other XTri World Tour races

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 24 December 2020

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Q&A #118 - Training and preparation for extreme triathlons like the Norseman, Swissman and other XTri World Tour races Training considerations for extreme triathlons: overarching principles, specificity, and strength training Mental and cognitive skills training, and nutrition and hydration training Logistics preparation, race planning, and equipment   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans Q&A episode archive Apply for the Scientific Triathlon Training Camp Mallorca 2021   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0

Hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to That Traathlon Show, the podcast presented by

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Scientific Traathlon.com. I'm my host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 118.

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When this episode comes out, it will be the 24th of December, Christmas Eve, and which means

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that in many places in the world, including Scandinavia, parts of northern,

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central and eastern Europe, and perhaps others as well, this is the day to really say Merry Christmas.

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So Merry Christmas to you all. I hope that you're well and safe and enjoying a nice Christmas,

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even though it might probably be a bit different from other years here in 2020.

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I also want to say Merry Christmas on behalf of Rasmus, who is the editor of the podcast

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Show Notes, and of Kerry, who is the audio editor of the podcast.

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So they all wish you a Merry Christmas as well.

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So the entire team here behind the podcast of that Traathlon show.

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Big thanks to our sponsors, Precision Hydration, that you can find on Precisionhydration.com.

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Precision hydration make electrolyte products that you can match to your individual sweat, sodium concentration.

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And in this winter training period with a lot

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of indoor training this can be particularly useful because you might be sweating a lot and

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replacing the sodium lost through the sweat can be critical for maintaining a good performance level.

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I personally use precision hydration electrolytes whenever I go longer than an hour on the bike,

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whether there is intensity or not, because I do sweat a lot even at low intensities,

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and I do seem to feel better and more ready, not just in that particular workout,

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but especially for other workouts later the same day or the next morning.

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It doesn't hurt either that the taste is really quite good,

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so that is another bonus. You can get 15% of precision edition electric lights with the promo code

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