The Triathlon Hour Road To Ironman 70.3 Oceanside - Episode 3
Jan 21, 2026
The hosts dive into their intense training regimes, from Justin's grueling Cozumel gravel rides to Ari's rise as the Zone 2 King. They share entertaining insights on camp dynamics, discuss transitioning to time trial bikes, and explore strategies for post-ride recovery. Jackson recounts a daunting Big Sur bike camp, while Justin details a hot VO2 run session. The trio debates race strategies for Oceanside and wraps up with spirited banter about their weekly challenges. Expect laughs, tips, and a deep dive into the world of triathlon training!
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Gravel Bike Camp Without Power
- Justin rode a gravel bike at a Cozumel camp without a power meter and still chased very high efforts with the group.
- He estimated reps up to and over 400W on the front, demonstrating raw effort despite imperfect gear and fit.
Use Rules To Force Time-Trial Position
- Ari used a stopwatch and music rules to force TT position and maximize upper zone-2 time on a long trainer ride.
- He stopped music and nutrition whenever he left aero bars to ensure longer, focused TT efforts.
TT Skill Beats Only Easy Aero Time
- Switching to consistent TT-specific work matters more for some athletes than simply accumulating easy aero hours.
- Ari notes muscular recruitment and durability require specific TT practice, not just general road riding.