Your Questions Answered: Bike Handling Skills, Your Race-Day FTP, Post-Race Blues & More

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2022

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

We're back for another episode answering YOUR questions! TriDot coaches John Mayfield, Elizabeth James, and Jeff Raines are in the hot seat on this round-robin, rapid-fire episode! Learn how TriDot calculates your planned FTP for future races, and pick up tips to better your bike handling skills. Hear how to combat post-race blues and avoid the bonk on the run. Listen in as the coaches talk about warmup drills, the cost of racing an IRONMAN, and what Andrew Harley has planned for his second full-distance event! Huge thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about Precision Fuel & Hydration, head to precisionfuelandhydration.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 coaches and special guests. Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:33.8	Welcome to the show, everybody. It is episode 125. And every 25 episodes, we shut it all down and dedicate the show to real questions from real athletes who live in real places and ride real bikes most of the time. And you get the point. We'll pack in as many of your questions as we can in an hour, and we have three of our triathlon coaches here
0:55.9	with us for this.
0:57.9	First of joining me today is coach John Mayfield.
1:00.2	John is a USAT Level 2 and Iron Man U certified coach who leads Tridauts Athletes, Ambassador,
1:05.4	and coaching programs.
1:07.1	He's coached hundreds of athletes ranging from first timers to Kono qualifiers and professional triathletes.
1:12.4	John has been using trydout since 2010 and coaching with Tritout since 2012.
1:17.3	John, you ready to hear what the people want to know today?
1:19.8	I want to know what the people want to know.
1:22.1	That's the spirit.
1:23.3	Next up is pro triathlete and coach Elizabeth James.
1:26.2	Elizabeth is a USAT Level 2 and Ironman U certified coach who quickly rose through the triathlon ranks using Tridot.
1:32.0	From a beginner to top age grouper to a professional triathlete.
1:35.9	She's a Kona and Boston Marathon qualifier who has coached triathletes with Tridot since 2014.
1:41.8	Elizabeth, thanks for joining us.
1:43.6	These episodes are some of my favorites where we really just
1:46.6	take the time to answer the athlete question. So I am happy to be here, ready to roll. Also joining
1:52.1	us is Tridoc coach Jeff Raines. Jeff is a USAT level two and Ironman U certified coach who is a master
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