

Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast
Rob Wilby
Triathlon training tips and coaching advice for busy age-groupers training for IRONMAN & 70.3 triathlon. Awe-inspiring age-group stories with triathletes achieving extra-ordinary things in their sporting pursuits
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Apr 1, 2026 • 20min
The 8 IRONMAN Training Protocols That Take You From Guessing to Race-Ready | Ep 584
If you’ve signed up for your first Ironman, you’ve probably had the same thought most athletes do:Am I actually doing this right?Am I training too hard… or not hard enough?Are these sessions making me fitter… or just more tired?Will any of this actually get me to the finish line?In this episode, Coach Rob breaks down the 8 essential protocols he’s learned from coaching over a thousand first-time Ironman finishers. Simple, practical systems that remove the guesswork and make sure every session is doing its job.Some of these you’ll recognise.Some will feel unfamiliar.A few will feel completely counterintuitive.But these are the fundamentals that separate athletes who hope they’ll finish… from those who know they will.Inside the episode:Why Ironman is a fuel-limited event (and how to train your gut properly)How to use HRV to avoid burnout, illness and overtrainingThe critical mistake most athletes make with FTP How to build your swim pacing intuitionWhy your race can fall apart without the right sodium & hydration strategyThe run strategy that improves performance (not just survival)How to build a sustainable, powerful aero positionThe open water skills that prevent you from losing minutes before the bike even startsIf you’re a busy age-grouper trying to fit Ironman training around real life, this episode gives you a clear, proven framework—so you can stop second-guessing and start training with confidence.If you found this show useful, please follow us on your podcast player of choice and leave a review - it helps us reach more athletes like you.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Mar 25, 2026 • 30min
FTP, TSS, Indoor vs Outdoor Riding & Bike Power vs Endurance (Listener Q&A) | Ep 583
Practical talk about balancing bike power numbers with real-world racing conditions. Clear guidance on when indoor training and FTP tests do and do not reflect outdoor performance. Discussion of TSS limits, pacing for long rides, and why race-day speeds can exceed training averages. Tips on matching power meters, cadence and gearing choices for climbs.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 31min
Training in Bad Weather, FTP Testing, TSS Explained: Listener Q&A| Ep 582
Listeners ask about training when storms force indoor riding and when to prioritise outdoor bike-handling practice. The case for the 20-minute FTP test over short ramp tests comes up, plus how to structure an eight-week FTP block versus Ironman-focused endurance work. Training Stress Score is explained for long rides and what very high TSS actually signals. Practical tips on aero gains and realistic FTP progress are also covered.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 28min
Why Strong Cyclists Over-Bike & Fall Apart on the Marathon: Ironman Q&A | Ep 581
Coach Rob breaks down the bike training load that predicts whether your marathon will survive or implode. He explains why crossing a specific TSS threshold raises the risk of blowing up and how to model power for course-specific pacing. He covers pedal choices, cleat float benefits for knees, and why separating long rides and long runs helps recovery.

Mar 4, 2026 • 32min
Swim Drills, CSS Test Confusion & Indoor vs Outdoor Power: Listener Q&A | Ep 580
Rob tackles listener questions on the fist and unco drills for better water feel, how to read CSS test results that don't quite add up, and why indoor and outdoor power numbers are rarely the same.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Feb 25, 2026 • 32min
How to Train for Multiple Race Distances; Injury Prevention for Older Triathletes; Creating an Optimal Fuelling Strategy | Listener Q&A| Ep 579
Coach Rob answers listener questions this week, covering:* How to structure a season with multiple race distances without compromising your goal event...* Why injury prevention becomes a critical training variable for athletes as they age...* How to build a fuelling and hydration strategy that works on race day. Plus practical advice on training plan structure for first-time 70.3 athletes.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Feb 18, 2026 • 38min
Power Meters, Double Run Days & Swim Speed: Your IRONMAN Questions Answered | Ep 578
This week Coach Rob digs into listener emails, answering questions from athletes building toward their first Ironman. He covers whether a single-sided power meter is enough...Whether splitting your long run into two sessions is a good idea...How offshore workers with limited pool access can still make progress in the swim. Plus, Rob shares a real example of two athletes dropping 20 seconds per 100m in a single session through one targeted drill and explains why fitness alone won't make you faster in the water. Along the way, he reflects on why the advice you take matters just as much as the training you do, and why longevity in the sport should always come before chasing marginal gains. If you're a first-timer figuring it all out, this one's for you.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Feb 11, 2026 • 28min
TEN mistakes I always see IRONMAN first-timers make | Ep 577
Most first-time Ironman athletes don’t fail because they’re lazy or under-prepared. They fail because they’re doing things that feel right but are actually sabotaging their prep.In this episode, I break down 10 of the most common Ironman training mistakes I've seen first-timers make every single season.You’ll learn:Whether you're training hard enough on the bike...What role run intervals have in Ironman trainingHow swimming more can actually make you slowerWhy poor recovery leaves you undertrained, not overtrainedThe critical difference between indoor and outdoor FTP Why brick sessions are overused, overdone, and misunderstoodWhy walking is a performance strategy in IRONMAN, not a failureHow your open-water capabilities can undo all gains you've made in the poolHow failing to train your gut guarantees race-day fueling problemsAnd whether you should be racing a marathon ahead of your IronmanIf you’re training for your first Ironman and want confidence that your effort will actually translate into a strong race-day performance, this episode will save you months of frustration, and possibly your Ironman finish.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Feb 4, 2026 • 27min
IRONMAN Training When Life Gets in the Way: travel, fatigue, missed sessions, bike (dis)comfort, TT vs road bike | Ep 576
This week Coach Rob answers questions sent in by athletes, listeners, and YouTube viewers, all focused on how to train effectively when life refuses to play nicely with your plan.We cover two big themes in this episode: Training Around Travel & DisruptionHow to restructure your week when work travel limits training timeWhat to prioritise when you can’t hit every sessionWhether missed sessions should ever be “made up”How to adjust intensity when sleep, stress, and nutrition are all offWhy long-term consistency matters more than perfect weeks Bike Training, TT Bikes & Indoor RidingShould you be doing long indoor rides on your TT bike?When (and why) to rotate a road bike back inERG mode vs free riding on ZwiftFlat routes vs hilly routes for endurance workSocial coffee rides vs solo TT riding when chasing performanceFixing neck, back, and saddle discomfortAs always, this episode is built around real-world Ironman training aimed primarily at busy age-groupers who need to train smart.* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

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Jan 28, 2026 • 37min
Ironman Q&A: Key Session Framework, Missed Bike Workouts, Practice 70.3s, Race-Specific Prep, Training Around Travel and much more! | Ep 575
Practical tips for busy triathletes on building a repeatable weekly plan and the four key sessions to prioritise. Advice on handling travel and missed bike workouts without trying to 'make up' sessions. Guidance on using 70.3s as rehearsals, when to shift into race-specific Ironman prep, and how to judge readiness with a consistency-based score.


