#467 – IRONMAN TEXAS 70.3 - Preview

Today we look at all that is the Texas 70.3 race course. The open water swim and how to handle the currents. Why your transitions will likely be slower than normal. The usually windy bike Course and how to adjust effort and power with and against the wind. How fueling could change on the bike. The run Course is super spectator friendly, but has a ton of turns. We’ll look at how to approach the 3 loops, plus explain why staying Cool is the name of the game. Smile. Have fun. Good luck if you’re racing! 

Topics:

• We have a National Champion
• Analogy of Baylor Basketball with Ironman
• Texas Pre-Race Travel
• Texas and Florida open 
• Flat course myths
• You never know what you’re gonna get at TX
• It will likely feel HOT
• Saltwater/Wetsuit Swim
• How to Jump off the Pier
• Early morning current
• Swimming with and against current
• Pre-Race anxiety
• WARM UP before Swim
• T1 thoughts
• Biking with and against a tailwind
• Adjusting power
• Straight shot out and back
• How to fuel differently with a lot of wind
• Watch riders in front of you for clues
• T2 Thoughts
• Coffee Review - Milwaukee Rockstar 
• Run Course is like a miniature golf course
• Very Spectator friendly run
• Sharp turns
• Slowing down to turn and keeping momentum
• Staying COOL is the name of the game
• Does Coach Robbie feel race pressure?
• Will we see a lot of faster times with this layoff?

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