Tom debuts his Ironman as a PRO, and Roland comes back for a redemption race.. but Cairns Ironman had other ideas.

TriVelo-coached athletes Tom and Roland—both balancing intense medical careers with professional racing—share the raw data, mistakes, and problem-solving strategies that defined their roller coaster day.

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This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – Remove Goggle Anxiety 
3:11 – Roland’s goal for Cairns Ironman
4:37 – Pre-Race Form and Western Sydney Top 10  
6:05 – Roland’s Monster 416w Record FTP
8:01 – Dealing with High Taper Fatigue
10:29 – Coach’s Advice 5am Advice on Race Week
14:48 – The Danger of Indoor Training 
20:49 – Roland’s Ironman Bonk.. 
22:51 – The 9-Liter Electrolyte Protocol?  
25:34 – Can You Recover from a Hunger Flat?  
30:14 – Running a Sub-3 Marathon After Crashing  
37:13 – Horrific Cairns Bike Conditions Explained  
38:52 – Tom’s Almost Perfect Ride then.. crash
43:38 – Racing an Ironman Without Rear Brakes  
46:36 – Coach Confrontation on the Run Course  
51:49 – The Real Math Behind a 3:11 Marathon  
1:00:28 – Juggling Pro Racing and Full-Time Medicine

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. None of the content provided is intended to imply that any products, remedies, or information mentioned are designed to prevent, diagnose, cure, or alleviate any disease, ailment, defect, or injury, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes. The content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming, or triathlon training and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. We do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred through the use of or reliance on our content.

Tom debuts his Ironman as a PRO, and Roland comes back for a redemption race.. but Cairns Ironman had other ideas.
TriVelo-coached athletes Tom and Roland&mdash;both balancing intense medical careers with professional racing&mdash;share the raw data, mistakes, and problem-solving strategies that defined their roller coaster day.
We've partnered with Effortless Swimming to offer our community an exclusive 15% discount on NanoClear Goggles. Use the link below to shop: <a href="https://shop.effortlessswimming.com/discount/TRIVELO">https://shop.effortlessswimming.com/discount/TRIVELO</a>
This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly.
Time Stamps: 0:00 &ndash; Remove Goggle Anxiety&nbsp; 3:11 &ndash; Roland&rsquo;s goal for Cairns Ironman 4:37 &ndash; Pre-Race Form and Western Sydney Top 10 &nbsp; 6:05 &ndash; Roland&rsquo;s Monster 416w Record FTP 8:01 &ndash; Dealing with High Taper Fatigue 10:29 &ndash; Coach&rsquo;s Advice 5am Advice on Race Week 14:48 &ndash; The Danger of Indoor Training&nbsp; 20:49 &ndash; Roland&rsquo;s Ironman Bonk..&nbsp; 22:51 &ndash; The 9-Liter Electrolyte Protocol? &nbsp; 25:34 &ndash; Can You Recover from a Hunger Flat? &nbsp; 30:14 &ndash; Running a Sub-3 Marathon After Crashing &nbsp; 37:13 &ndash; Horrific Cairns Bike Conditions Explained &nbsp; 38:52 &ndash; Tom&rsquo;s Almost Perfect Ride then.. crash 43:38 &ndash; Racing an Ironman Without Rear Brakes &nbsp; 46:36 &ndash; Coach Confrontation on the Run Course &nbsp; 51:49 &ndash; The Real Math Behind a 3:11 Marathon &nbsp; 1:00:28 &ndash; Juggling Pro Racing and Full-Time Medicine
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, visit trivelocoaching.com.au.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching
Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. None of the content provided is intended to imply that any products, remedies, or information mentioned are designed to prevent, diagnose, cure, or alleviate any disease, ailment, defect, or injury, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes. The content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming, or triathlon training and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. We do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred through the use of or reliance on our content.

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A Triathlon and Cycling podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster

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A Triathlon, Cycling and Running podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster