Back in Chattanooga with some great questions from the listeners. Fueling for Ironman bike, Heart Rate variability in sleep, HR testing, how much and when, Bike cleat fits, riding in wind, compact chain rings, prep vs. build, how to run the IM marathon, and playing mind games with yourself.

Topics:

• Getting deeper sleep
• HR Variability while asleep
• Stress on the down low
• The Gap and the Gain
• List the accomplishments not failures
• Bike fueling for Ironman (or a Century Ride)
• HR formula
• Average vs. Max HR
• RPE
• When and how often do HR tests
• Re-adjusting Zones
• Using a Sprint or an Olympic to test
• IMTX - Be prepared
• Dealing with the wind
• The mental drain of riding outside
• Cleat placement is overlooked
• Bike fits and run problems
• How much should you PUSH?
• Prep vs. Build phase
• Compact vs. standard chain rings
• How to run the entire IM marathon
• Playing mind games with yourself