In this week's episode, I look at whether you need a triathlon bike, how much time you could save, when a road bike might be the better choice, and give some tips for choosing the right one.

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This week's episode is a bit different as we look into the scientific method and whether you should really open your wallet to anything that is "scientifically proven".

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In this week's episode I am joined by my athlete Zach who tells us how he achieved a massive PB at the Outlaw Half after working with me for seven months. We discuss race simulations, zone 2 training, juggling training with shift work and several other topics.

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In triathlon, we must constantly weigh up the risk of our choices with the potential reward. Is it really worth risking injury with a sprint session? Or haring downhill in a race? This episode talks you through different considerations to make and some scenarios where it may be worth taking a higher level of risk.

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If you're a triathlete, the chances are you're following a training plan. However, there will come a time when it's not appropriate to keep blindly following your plan. I talk through some of these scenarios in this week's episode, as well as how to identify signs of overtraining, and how to get back on the wagon when you fall off.

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In this week's episode I look at why we should keep up some level of strength training in the off season, and not abandon it altogether as soon as the sun comes out. If you have any questions or are interested in coaching, please get in in touch at Simon@phazontriathlon.com

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Your first open water swim is a pretty big deal, and this is the time of year that athletes are dipping their toes into the cold waters ahead of race season. In this week's episode I look through all the steps you can take to set yourself up for success.