Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob continues the Six Months to Ironman series with what may be the most important (and most misunderstood) principle in Ironman training. Recovery. Most athletes believe fitness is built by doing more. More sessions. More intensity. More volume. And this scuppers so many Ironman performances. You’ll learn: Why fitness adaptations happen...

If you’re coming into triathlon from running or cycling, you’ve probably assumed swimming works the same way: The more you swim, the faster you get. Nope! In this episode of our Six Months to Ironman series, Coach Rob explains why most age-group triathletes are not fitness-limited in the water , they’re technique-limited … and why that’s actually good news, because it means you can make big gains...

Most Ironman athletes don’t fail in the marathon because they’re bad runners. They fail because they misunderstand what the Ironman run actually is. In this episode of our Six Months to Ironman series, Coach Rob breaks down exactly how to train to run well at the end of an Ironman , based on 15+ years of IRONMAN coaching experience and hundreds, if not thousands of successful first-time finishers....

In this episode Coach Rob continues the Six Months to Ironman series by breaking down exactly how to structure your bike training for Ironman and 70.3 racing over the next 6 months. If you’re a busy age-group athlete with limited training time, this episode will help you stop wasting hours on the bike and start building bike fitness that translates to raceday speed on the bike - and on the run. Th...

Following on from last week's episode (" How to Train for IRONMAN in Six Months "), Coach Rob continues the Six Months to Ironman series by breaking down how to structure the perfect Ironman training week so you actually absorb the work, stay healthy, and arrive on the start line ready to perform. This is the exact framework we use with hundreds of busy age-groupers juggling work, fa...

If you've just realised your Ironman or 70.3 is just six months away, and don't feel like you have any sort of plan - let alone feel in any way prepared … don’t panic. In this episode, Coach Rob breaks down exactly how to plan your next six months so you can make the big fitness gains needed without having to put the rest of your life on the back-burner. Whether you’re a first-timer or ret...

This week, Coach Rob answers real athlete questions on how to train smart through the winter and build towards your 70.3 or IRONMAN goals - especially if you’re a busy age-grouper. Including: • How many hours you really need to train for a 70.3 vs Olympic distance• Whether you should enter that December half marathon• Whether a 100-mile gravel ride close to an IRONMAN is a good training opportunit...

BLACK FRIDAY 2025 Special Offer : Save £200 on an annual membership to Team Oxygenaddict! ⁠⁠Book an application call⁠⁠ before the end of November 2025 to qualify ( ⁠⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ ⁠⁠ ) * * * * * * * * * * * * This week Coach Rob answers real athlete questions about winter training. Including structured turbo sessions, ERG mode, adapting to aero position, FTP test...

BLACK FRIDAY 2025 Special Offer : Save £200 on an annual membership to Team Oxygenaddict! ⁠Book an application call⁠ before the end of November 2025 to qualify ( ⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ ⁠ ) * * * * * * * * * * * * This week, Coach Rob answers your questions about planning an effective triathlon season, especially when life, work, travel and winter chaos get in the way. Yo...

This week’s age-grouper story is a cracker. Martin Imms shares how he went from hovering over the Ironman “Enter” button to committing and finishing Ironman Kalmar before his 50th. We dig into juggling training around a busy job, hotel life and family buy-in, the appeal of Kalmar’s flat, fast course, and dealing with raceday adversity Martin talks through his day, including his first ever marathon...

A bit of a different episode this week. Coach Rob shares a behind-the-scenes look at Team OxygenAddict’s recent trip to Portugal for the Triton Race Series (https://tritonworldseries.com/ https://tritonworldseries.com/ ). The Triton format is something new and exciting: swim on Friday, bike on Saturday, run on Sunday, turning a triathlon into a full weekend festival of endurance sport. In this epi...

This week, Coach Rob talks with Team Oxygenaddict athlete Michael Mann, a first-time Ironman finisher at Ironman Barcelona 2025. Michael works offshore on ships, typically four weeks at sea, four weeks at home. Learn how he: Successfully trained for Ironman around such a demanding schedule How he built fitness with minimal equipment, and long gaps between sessions. Maximised his consistency in win...

In this episode, Coach Rob breaks down exactly how to plan and structure your winter Ironman or 70.3 training so you make massive progress on limited time. You’ll learn: ✅ The right way to balance swim, bike, run, and strength work in winter ✅ Why 1 focused hour a day usually beats “big volume” training ✅ How to test and track your fitness in TrainingPeaks ✅ When to push hard (and when to back...

This week Coach Rob discusses how to effectively plan winter training for a successful Ironman and 70.3 season. Including: -> Clear goal setting to enable consistency... -> Incorporating specific aspects or training like swim technique, bike power, run strength, and indoor training... -> Developing aerobic fitness through FTP focused sessions... -> Improving swim efficiency... -> In...

Coach Rob's tips this week are answering questions from listeners who are starting to think about winter training - particularly focusing on indoor bike training and swim technique Including: -> Whether you should use the same bike to train indoors and outdoors... -> How to structure bike and swim sessions... -> The importance of swim technique over endurance during winter training......

Coach Rob discusses the importance of taking a break at the end of the triathlon race season. Including: * The mental and physical benefits of a 2-4 week transition period, allowing athletes to refresh before diving into structured winter training... * How to ease back into training with a balanced approach that includes a mix of light workouts, outdoor adventures, and strength & conditioning....

In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob answers athletes' questions on Ironman and 70.3 race day strategies. Topics include: Gearing recommendations for both old and new bikes... Optimal hydration and nutrition setups & strategies... Benefits of using aerobars on road bikes... The importance of switching to race-specific tyres... Pacing strategies for the run... Th...

In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob welcomes Andy Blow, founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration back onto the show to discuss the intricacies of nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte intake for triathletes. They answer listener questions on carbohydrate intake, hydration strategies, and individual sodium needs, providing actionable advice and scientific insights. Andy...

In this week's episode we're talking you through exactly how to perform your "Race Sim" weekend - i.e. your last big training weekend before Ironman or 70.3, as well as the most critical aspects of your race planning and strategy. Including: Swim pacing targets; Bike power guidance - targets and caps relative to your ability; Planning your run pacing; The importance of the run/wa...

In this week’s episode, Coach Rob dives into some of the most common questions from athletes preparing for Ironman and 70.3: How to fuel long rides without GI issues Should you separate fluids and calories on the bike? How many bottles should you really carry on race day? Pool vs. open water for your race simulation swim What to do if your FTP test result comes back lower Are indoor and outdoor FT...

In this week's episode Coach Rob dives into the critical topic of injury prevention and recovery for triathletes. Including: -> The importance of recognizing early signs of injury... -> Seeking prompt professional help... -> Understanding the causes of common injuries in the sport... -> The role of strength and conditioning in injury prevention & rehab... -> Appropriate trai...

This week, coach Rob chats with Team Oxygenaddict athlete Isabelle, an age-group athlete who is now an IRONMAN! Isabelle shares her journey, from the initial self-doubt and rigorous training to overcoming mental and physical challenges. Despite juggling her training with two kids and a demanding job, Isabelle's dedication, mindset, and support from Team Oxygenaddict helped her find the right balan...

This week we have an "Ask the Coach" episode. Coach Rob answers listener questions on: -> Pacing with power meters or heart rate monitors... -> Effective training for hilly courses... -> Getting acclimated to the aero position... -> Gear choices for different courses... -> Hydration & nutrition planning... -> Race-day pacing... -> Riding with power versus by feel...

In this episode of the Oxygen Addict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob shares 10 tips for perfecting your Ironman or 70.3 taper. He addresses common concerns athletes face during tapering, emphasizing: -> The importance of reducing training volume while maintaining intensity... -> Prioritizing recovery... -> Optimizing nutrition... -> Maintaining electrolyte balance... -> Effective carb-...

Does the idea of going from "Couch to IRONMAN" in 12 months sound absurd to you? This week, Coach Rob is sharing his framework & roadmap that has helped numerous Team Oxygenaddict athletes successfully achieve just that. Here's the link to the interview with Team Oxygenaddict athlete Allun, who went from complete beginner to Ironman Wales finisher in less than 12 months: https://...