Episode Details

Q&A #40 - When to choose a road bike in a non-draft race, using half or full Ironmans in the lead-up to a big goal race, and making up calories after big days of training

• How do you know if you should choose a road bike or a tri bike for very hilly races like Ironman 70.3 Nice?
• Can you use half and full Ironmans in the lead-up to an important goal race or are you better off just training?
• Should you make up all calories expended on a big day of training that same day, or can you make them up the following day?

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