The Kona Gap
Tracking the specific gaps between where training is now and what it'll take to qualify for Kona - swim, heat, durability, recovery, and the honest coach check-ins along the way.
Closing The Gap: Bike
Closing the bike gap was never about one breakthrough. A bike fit, VO2 max sessions, TT position, strength work, staying aero, pedalling efficiency - dozens of small things stacking together.
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Closing The Gap: Swim
Swim was one of the biggest gaps flagged in The Kona Gap. Since then: more volume, more consistency, and reps I can now hold without fatiguing or losing pace.
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Protecting My Biggest Weapon
The run's always been my strongest discipline. This block isn't about making it better, it's about not letting it slip while the bike and swim take the volume.
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Closing The Gap: Recovery
You don't improve during the session. You improve because you recover from it. As volume goes up, recovery's become just as important as the training itself.
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Sat Down With My Coach: The Real Progress Recap
Four weeks in with Andy, and the honest version of a progress update - more volume, more consistency, and the parts I'm still impatient about.
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Closing The Gap: Durability
Getting fitter doesn't count for much if you fall apart on hour ten. This week was about training durability - showing up tired and still being able to execute.
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Closing The Gap: Heat
Getting fitter isn't the only gap standing between me and Japan. Heat is a performance limiter too - and it's one you can actually train for.
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