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Training notes and race build updates from the road to Kona.
Ironman Japan Recap: Run
Ironman Japan run recap - dizziness, cramping and walking breaks turned a sub-3:15 target into just under four hours, and a 10:41 finish I gave everything for.
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Ironman Japan Recap: Bike
Ironman Japan bike recap - power plan hit almost exactly at 175W, 150th to 58th on the bike, a 5:22 split slower than Best Bike Split predicted, and a quick T2.
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Ironman Japan Recap: Swim
Ironman Japan swim recap - a first loop right on target, a second loop lost to traffic, a 1:10 finish, and a rushed T1 that cost me my helmet.
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What Goes In Your Triathlon Transition Bags?
Five bags, five jobs - what actually goes in an Triathlon transition bag, from the T1 and T2 bags to bike and run special needs.
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Carb Loading Strategy
Carb loading for Japan: two easier days, then two proper loading days with 3,300+ calories and 700g+ of carbs a day, all thanks to a plan Chiara put together for me.
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My Fuelling Strategy For Ironman Japan
Five days out from Ironman Japan - the full race-day fuelling plan: 90-120g of carbs and 750ml-1000ml of fluid an hour, tested in training and racing, not guessed at.
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1 Week Out
One week out from Ironman Japan - training's essentially done, so it's taper, packing, and logistics now. By the time this is up, hopefully I'll be on a plane to Tokyo.
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My Run Strategy For Ironman Japan
Just over a week out from Ironman Japan - a conservative start off the bike, the marathon broken into four 10kms, a negative split, and a PB of 3:15 to chase if it all comes together.
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