Uncomfortable Triathlon

Uncomfortable Triathlon

British Pro Triathletes Harry Palmer & Andrew Horsfall-Turner chat through all things triathlon! If you are interested in hearing the behind the scenes of training, racing and life with Pro triathletes (and guests...) Then this is a must listen!

  1. 11 Jun

    Episode 18 - Wind Tunnel & Family Training Camps

    The podcast begins with banter about technical difficulties and podcast recommendations. Harry shares his experience at the wind tunnel, discussing the setup, testing process, and equipment. The conversation then delves into aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, and the results obtained. The conversation covers topics such as aero position testing, training during family holidays, the importance of persistence in training and racing, pre-race preparation and mindset, and upcoming racing events. It emphasizes the balance between aerodynamics and comfort in bike positioning, adapting training schedules for family vacations, and the impact of patience and adaptability on racing results. The discussion also highlights the significance of enjoying downtime and holiday aspects, as well as the excitement of participating in upcoming flat and fast races. Takeaways Podcast banter and technical difficultiesInsights into wind tunnel testing and equipmentDiscussion on aerodynamics and wind tunnel results Balancing aerodynamics and comfort in bike positioningAdapting training schedules for family vacationsThe importance of persistence and adaptability in training and racingThe significance of enjoying downtime and holiday aspectsThe excitement of participating in upcoming flat and fast races Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Podcast Banter19:44 Aerodynamics and Wind Tunnel Testing26:04 Training During Family Holidays38:16 Pre-Race Preparation and Mindset

    44 min
  2. 28 May

    Episode 17 - Welcome to "Winners Circle"

    Two champions, Harry and Andrew, share their race experiences and pre-race preparations. Harry and Andrew discuss their race recaps, pre-race sensations, and the importance of pre-race breakfast and Vaseline application. Harry discusses his pre-race frustrations, challenging swim conditions, strategic swim positioning, unusual physical sensations, post-swim reflections, T1 and bike strategy, mechanical issues on the bike, encounter with the Danish leader, observations on the race leader, bike performance and strategy, discussion on the race leader, mechanical issues and race dynamics, approaching T2 and race position, final push on the bike, transition to the run, run strategy and pace, race leader encounter on the run, mental state and race progress, race leader encounter and strategy, final lap and race position, mental pressure and race outcome, consistency and future goals, race validation and consistency, humorous anecdote, reflections on success and consistency, future race plans and consistency, validation and consistency in triathlon, opportunities and luck in racing, consistency and success in racing, consistency and success in racing, invitation to Kieran Linders Takeaways Race recaps and pre-race preparationsImportance of pre-race breakfast and Vaseline application Consistency is key in triathlon, and success is not solely defined by winning races.Luck presents itself as an opportunity in racing, and it's up to the athlete to make the most of it.Post-race validation and success can alleviate pressure and motivate athletes to strive for further success. Chapters 00:00 Champions Podcast26:01 Pre-Race Frustrations31:27 Mechanical Issues on the Bike37:04 Race Leader Encounter and Strategy42:09 Mental State and Race Progress47:09 Race Validation and Consistency53:29 Validation and Consistency in Triathlon

    58 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
9 Ratings

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British Pro Triathletes Harry Palmer & Andrew Horsfall-Turner chat through all things triathlon! If you are interested in hearing the behind the scenes of training, racing and life with Pro triathletes (and guests...) Then this is a must listen!

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