Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Strategy for attacking a 70.3 has changed a bit over the years with more and more people “racing” it from the opening gun. Today we look at the “strategy within the strategy” to give you the best chance at nailing your next 70.3. We look at race week, pre-race warm up, and everything in race. When to lay back and when to get on the offensive. How to handle your custom taper. Smooth and uneventful transitions. And especially, how to not come out too hot on the run.  Topics: Do you “over-rest” before your 70.3? 70.3 vs. 140.6 mentality  Seconds and minutes matter in a 70.3  Racing 70.3s is relative based on your experience How your taper should line up with the overall amount of training The pace at which we shed fatigue Taper doesn’t mean everything should be easy Ultimately the day-to-day of taper is up to you Race week eating  Stick with what you know Get in the water before the race Ride your bike to make sure it’s working Di2 issues  Feel all three sports on site if possible Where you should practice swim