#329 - 7 Essentials for a Triathlete's Christmas List
Publisher |
Crushing Iron
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Fitness
Health & Fitness
Publication Date |
Dec 12, 2019
Episode Duration |
00:59:04

What if you looked at your Christmas wish list as a way to help you be a better triathlete? Today, we break down 7 essential and affordable items that might not be the flashiest things but will definitely help you feel and perform better next year. Be a better swimmer, cyclist, runner, and racer with the Crushing Iron Essentials. Thanks for listening!

Topics: 

  • Sound investments for Triathletes
  • Set Yourself Up for Success
  • The Seven
  • 1. A Race Fueling Plan
    • The most underrated item for racing
    • Figure out your exact formula to fuel race day
    • Don’t wing it
    • Most of us under-fuel by massive amounts
    • Fueling to lose weight vs. performance
    • You’ll need time to train your gut
  • 2. The biggest pull buoy you’ve ever seen
    • The pull buoy is meant to assist you to swim more
    • Especially for weak upper body athletes
  • 3. A really good bike fit
    • Find a reputable fitter
    • Crank length and contact point
    • Shims in shoes, right pedals
    • Hip angle
  • 4. Outdoor run gear
    • Training inside wears at you
    • Get used to being relaxed in cold
  • 5. The 3 A’s - Accountability/Affirmation/Allies
    • Someone, or something
    • A positive supporter
  • 6. Power Meter over Smart Trainer
    • Buy function over entertainment
    • Keep it simple, work hard
  • 7. Bet on Yourself
    • Buying things is an extension of not believing yourself

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