Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

A 09:26:42 finish earned David Nicholls a slot at this year’s @ironman World Championship. To hear how this first-time Kona qualifier trained and set expectations for Saturday, listen to the latest special episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   Where David Nicholls qualified Equipment check with David Nicholls How to choose between a triathlon shoe vs a regular cycling shoe Balancing work, family, and training How to balance bike, run, and swim training for an IRONMAN Cutting certain workouts to prioritize work and/or family How to avoid injury as a triathlete How do triathletes manage their nutrition? Why would you get yourself off of caffeine before a big race? Dealing with heat and humidity when coming from a different environment How to use a sauna for heat training How to gauge your time for Kona How to make transitions quick and efficient Pacing for the