Ironman Q&A: Key Session Framework, Missed Bike Workouts, Practice 70.3s, Race-Specific Prep, Training Around Travel and much more! | Ep 575
Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast
How to tell if training is working
Rob explains you may not 'feel' fitter; longer sessions and regular testing indicate fitness gains despite transient fatigue.
In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob Wilby answers 10 listener questions about Ironman training for busy age-group triathletes, especially athletes juggling work travel, family commitments, and limited training time.
If you feel like you’re constantly cramming sessions, missing workouts, or unsure what to prioritise, this Q&A will help you simplify your training, protect your recovery, and stay consistent all the way to race day.
Topics covered include:
How to structure a repeatable Ironman training week when life is hectic
The “4 key sessions” framework (what matters most when you’re busy)
What to do after a disrupted week (travel, missed bike sessions) — and why not to “make up” workouts
How close you can place hard sessions together without compromising recovery
Whether a half / full marathon during an Ironman build helps or harms performance
When to retest FTP and why testing is about training accuracy (not ego)
“My training hasn’t gone to plan” - do I still have enough time before Ironman?
How to approach a 70.3 as a B-race before your Ironman (race vs rehearsal vs training day)
When to shift into race-specific Ironman preparation
How to know if training is working when you don’t feel fitter week to week
A simple way to judge readiness using consistency metrics
This episode is a practical, no-fluff guide to training smarter, so you arrive healthy, confident, and ready to execute on race day.
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