Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

Wes Thompson grew up racing motocross and surfing the eastern coast of Australia but never had any formalized training in any of the three disciplines of triathlon. It's easy to assume that Kona qualifiers are all blessed with natural talent or have decades of experience in one or more disciplines, but Wes is an example of tireless hard work and sacrifice. Tune in to learn how this father of two and multi-business owner has become a genuine age group threat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE  Wes Thompson - background  How Wes manages his career, family, and training  How to split up swim, bike, and run workouts  Wes's FTP, weight, and height  Wes has a rough first race at Kona a couple of years ago  What changes Wes has made from previous Kona experiences?  How to use sweat test results  How nutrition changes from bike to run during an IRONMAN  Wes's bike set up  What to wear on your head during th