The Nick Bare Podcast 136: Ironman Arizona Prep Update
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Aug 25, 2025 Discover the highs and lows of preparing for Ironman Arizona in just 90 days! The journey includes a detailed training schedule blending long runs, bike rides, and swim sessions. Dive into the importance of nutrition with clever fuel strategies and amusing late-night cereal cravings. Balancing time between training, work, and personal life adds to the challenge, especially in the Texas heat. Plus, enjoy some sushi indulgence as a reward! Tune in for insights on recovery techniques and maintaining motivation through it all.
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Busy ≠ Hurried
- Managing your stress is part of leadership and affects team morale.
- Busy schedules can be productive without becoming hurried if you prioritise intentionally.
Prioritize Indoor Sessions In Heat
- Avoid midday outdoor training in extreme heat and prefer indoor trainers for control and safety.
- Use fans, structured power targets, and indoor sessions to protect recovery and performance.
Heat Nearly Stopped A Long Run
- Nick described a 17-mile run where Texas heat overtook him and he had to rest with ice to recover.
- He still finished the run after a short roadside recovery with ice behind his neck.
