Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

Triathlon training tips and coaching advice for busy age-groupers training for IRONMAN & 70.3 triathlon. Awe-inspiring age-group stories with triathletes achieving extra-ordinary things in their sporting pursuits

Episodes

July 16, 2025 20 mins

In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob explains common strength and conditioning mistakes made by Ironman athletes and how to fix them.

Topics include:

The importance of conditioning over mere muscle building...

The significance of maintaining muscle activation...

How to prevent injuries while sustaining long-term athletic health...

The importance of S&C for those over 50 or under-muscular runners...

Why bo...

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In this week's episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, coach Rob is talking all things power meters.

More specifically - exactly how to use them to optimise performance, in particular to improve the run leg of your IRONMAN.

Topics include:

The importance of accurate pacing during the bike segment to avoid compromising your run potential...

Practical tips on monitoring TSS (Training Stress Score)...

Adjusting power for terra...

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In this episode of the Oxygen Addict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob provides ten tips for triathletes to increase their bike speed without the need to become a fitter, stronger rider.

Ordered in terms of time / power savings, he covers a range of low / no cost adjustments like shaving legs and wearing higher-quality, tighter-fitting tri suits, to those that require a sbigger investment such as aerodynamic helmets and deep-section whe...

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In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob focuses on preparing athletes to race in hot conditions.

He outlines ten essential strategies to help athletes perform well in the heat, including:

How far ahead of race day to begin your heat acclimation protocol...

Using saunas or hot water immersions post-exercise for acclimation...

The importance of adjusting pacing relative to the heat...

How to adapt hydration stra...

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In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob delves into 10 common fueling and hydration mistakes that commonly sabotage Ironman performances, and provides advice to avoid them.

Including:

The importance of correct carbohydrate intake...

How to gradually increase carb consumption without stomach issues...

Pre-ride nutrition strategies...

Adjusting hydration plans for various conditions...

The necessity of practicing ...

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In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob delves into strategies to improve your Ironman marathon performance.

He highlights common mistakes such as:

Running easy runs too hard...

Not updating run paces as fitness improves...

The impact of poor bike pacing...

How to calculate accurate run pace zones...

The benefits of the 9-1 run-walk strategy...

Practicing nutrition and hydration on long runs...

The importance of ...

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In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob discusses ten common swim mistakes that can ruin your Ironman performance and how to avoid them.

Topics including:

Avoiding continuous long swims early in training...

The importance of open water practice...

Properly following structured swim sessions...

Practicing open water skills...

Managing panic triggers...

Getting used to your wetsuit...

Overcoming the fear of deep wat...

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In this episode of the Oxygen Addict Triathlon Podcast, host Coach Rob dives into the top 10 bike leg mistakes Ironman triathletes often make and provides actionable solutions to correct them.

Including:

Starting the bike leg too hard, chasing speed or other athletes...

Ignoring terrain and conditions...

Improper pacing practice in training...

Letting ego override the plan...

Wearing aerodynamically inefficient gear.

He also provides adv...

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ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes:

🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator

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Coach Rob answers athlete questions to do with IRONMAN race strategy planning and execution. Including:

* How, when & why to schedule race...

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ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes:

🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator

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In this week's episode...

Coach Rob answers 10 key questions related to building an effective fueling and hydration strategy for Ironman events. Including:

* The import...

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ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes:

🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator

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In this week's episode...

Coach Rob is giving advice to IRONMAN & 70.3 athletes on improving their swimming. /he answers 10 listener questions, giving insight on:

T...

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🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator

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In this week's episode...

Coach Rob addresses ten listener questions about improving running performance specifically for Ironman and 70.3 races.

Including:

How to determine the correct running pace...

Returning...

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ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes:

🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator

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In this week's episode...

Coach Rob answers 10 athlete questions about improving your biking performance for 70.3 and Ironman races.

Including:

When & how to includ...

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ATTENTION First Time IRONMAN / 70.3 Athletes:

🚀 Join Team Oxygenaddict's FREE IRONMAN Accelerator webclass and learn how to dominate your first IRONMAN in as little as 6-8 hours training per week: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/ironman-accelerator

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This episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcastis all about transitioning from the pool to the open water in preparation for race season.

Coach Ro...

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This week Coach Rob answers essential questions from athletes about preparing for their first Ironman or 70.3 triathlon.

Key topics include:

Appropriate training hours...

Avoiding overtraining...

Improving bike performance...

Incorporating brick sessions...

Effective race nutrition strategies...

Off-season swim training...

The role of strength training...

Safely increasing run mileage...

Optimal pacing strategies...

Structuring the final mon...

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If you're heading off on a training camp, you need to listen to this week's episode.

Coach Rob talks through how to organise your training to ensure you make the most of teh opportunity to significantly increase swim, bike & run volume, without putting yourself at risk of overtraining or injury,

More specifically:

The importance of bike volume...

Managing intensity...

The structure of training weeks...

When, where and how to ...

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This week, Coach Rob provides tips and guidance on transitioning from indoor to outdoor cycling as the weather improves and training starts to become more race specific.

Including:

Improving bike handling skills...

Bike maintenance checks...

Adjusting to outdoor riding conditions...

Appropriate dress for variable spring weather...

How to pace climbs and descents...

Nutrition and hydration strategies...

Traffic and safety tips...

Gradually ...

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This week, Coach Rob is helping new triathletes overcome common swimming challenges, covering ten essential practical tips specifically aimed at athletes entering a 70.3 or Ironman triathlon who may not be confident swimmers or are new to the sport.

Including:

Drills to improve swimming skills, address initial fears, and build endurance...

How to break swim practice into manageable segments...

Using video analysis for improvement...

Th...

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In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob answers athlete questions about interpreting test week results for swim, bike, and run performance.

Including:

  • The importance of CSS tests for swimming, FTP tests for cycling, and submaximal run tests for accurate performance measurement...
  • Adapting training based on test results...
  • Managing external factors / variance on test day, such as illness, equipment cali...
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This week Coach Rob Wilby from Team Oxygen Addict discusses the critical changes in training as athletes move from the winter FTP build phase to the race preparation phase for Ironman and 70.3 events.

We cover the modifications needed in bike, run, and swim workouts, to ensure the necessary focus on safely building endurance in each of swim, bike and run .

There's practical advice for coached and self-coached athletes, emphasiz...

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