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Kona 2022: Top Picks Unveiled for Epic Triathlon Showdown!

My picks for Kana. I'm going to do top three women, top three main in no particular order. I'm going to go Laura Philip Daniel Arif and and a hog for the woman. And for the main one of the Norwegians, well Christian women fault or because of Eden. You know, he and for Dina is going to be one to watch again. Obviously is won the race three times. Hopefully I'm up, there will be nice cunning for that top five top ten finish top three would be amazing. And yeah, there's some really strong guys at the moment. Braden Curry is going really well. See how it's going to be a going to B and then there's, you know, the likes of been Hoffman as well. There's just so many guys, but as I say, hopefully, I'm update to, I'm gunning for good kind of this year. And yeah, so those are my, those are my picks for Corona, cheers.

My picks for Kana are Laura Philip, Daniel Arif, Christian Women Fault or because of Eden, Dina and Braden Curry. I'm hoping for a top three finish this year.

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My picks for Kona 2022, in no particular order, are Laura Philip, Daniela Ryf, and Anne Haug for the women's category. For the men's category, I'm going with one of the Norwegians, either Kristian Blummenfelt or Gustav Iden. It will be interesting to see how defending champion Jan Frodeno performs, as he has won the race three times. A top five or top ten finish would be great for me, and a top three would be amazing. There are many strong contenders, including Braden Curry and Ben Hoffman. But overall, I'm hoping for a successful Kona this year. Cheers!

Power-packed pre-race meal for Ironman success!

Before race before my Ironman races, I like to eat oatmeal with a bit of peanut butter and a banana mixed with some oat milk. And yeah, that's always been my go-to favorites. Maybe some white toast just to not mess around with this with the stomach. And then I also have two boiled eggs with some salt and that's been my pretty much my race day. Breakfast for many years. Many years now and it seems to be really working for me. So yeah, that's my my go-to.

I like to eat oatmeal with peanut butter and banana, white toast and two boiled eggs with salt for breakfast on race day.

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Before a race, my go-to breakfast consists of oatmeal with a touch of peanut butter and a sliced banana, mixed with oat milk. I also like to have some white toast to keep things easy on the stomach. Additionally, I include two boiled eggs with a sprinkle of salt. This has been my race day breakfast for many years, and it has proven to work well for me. So, that's my go-to pre-race meal.

What do the fastest triathlon bikers have in common?

Fastest triathlon bikers bridge gaps and optimize aerodynamics

Hi James. I think a lot of the strongest cyclist in Triathlon have in common is they might quite a few of them have a bit of a deficit coming out of the water in the swim and they have to work really hard to bridge up to the group and sometimes like we see in Iron Man. Will Champs is though guys. Like Cameron worth and Sebastian Kina, elano Saunders and a few others will really work hard to bridge up to the rest of the field. And so they, you know, they and they really work on the aerodynamics as well to get the best out of their performance, they do love the W and they obviously trained really hard on the back so they, you know, able to do that. But yeah, I mean, you do take it out of your legs going on to the run. So that's why you tend to see the stronger Runners. At the end of the day, pulling out the base result.

The strongest triathletes have a deficit coming out of the swim, they work hard to bridge the gap and focus on aerodynamics. They train hard on their cycling and running and are usually the strongest runners at the end of the race.

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The fastest triathlon bikers often have a few things in common. Many of them may start with a deficit after the swim portion of the race and have to work hard to catch up to the leading group. Athletes like Cameron Worth, Sebastian Kienle, and Lionel Sanders are known for their efforts to bridge the gap. They also prioritize aerodynamics to optimize their performance on the bike. These athletes train extensively to build strong cycling legs, but this can take a toll on their energy reserves for the run. As a result, you often see the strongest runners achieving top results in the end.

Besides sleep, which recovery tool/protocol gives the best results?

The Best Recovery Tool: Asphalt & Salt Bath Meditation

Hi, James besides sleep. I would say, the best recovery tool would definitely be asphalt. If some salt bath meditation is actually a really good one, but really, really does help and I use it sometimes for myself and then with recur with the like tools, recoveries tools, then I would go for The normal take booths rollers and yeah as much feet up time as possible. The others are my go-to tips.

The best recovery tool is asphalt, followed by salt bath meditation and foam rollers. Taking time off and putting your feet up can also help with the recovery process.

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Hi James, besides sleep, the best recovery tool I would recommend is foam rolling. It's a great way to release muscle tension and promote recovery. Another effective tool is taking salt baths, which can help relax the body and reduce soreness. Additionally, incorporating meditation into your recovery routine can provide mental and physical relaxation. Lastly, giving your body ample rest and elevating your feet whenever possible can also aid in recovery. These are my go-to tips for effective recovery.

What do you do if you're having a really bad session and way off your target?

Triathlete's Bad Session: When to Call It Quits and Prioritize Recovery

Hi Maddie. So, yeah, glad you asked this question because yesterday, I had one of those days where the body was not firing at all, and I didn't hit my numbers. So I actually just stopped the session. It was a three and a half hour ride and I needed to turn off hours of it, stopped the session, and rather decided to focus on recovery get into an Epsom salt bath or a nice. Both and use the foam roller and maybe even get a massage. Just because I don't think my body was ready. I did a race over the wheat last weekend and, you know, I've got another race next weekend in Canada. So I tried to, I've been trying to put a little bit of quality and intensity for that race but obviously the body was not ready. So, you know, I just got off the bike and, you know, it is what it is, it doesn't mean that you've lost Fitness, just means that you haven't recovered. Probably from from a previous training session and from whatever what I've learned in my in my experience and Triathlon is you can never actually just make a position. If you can't do it that day just and you don't feeling good that day. Don't try make it up the following day, just carry on with the program. And yeah, that's the best advice I can give you on that one.

I had one of those days where my body wasn't firing and I didn't hit my numbers, so I stopped the session and focused on recovery like getting into an Epsom salt bath or a nice hot shower, using the foam roller, and maybe even getting a massage. My advice is to not try to make it up the following day, just carry on with the program.

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If you're having a really bad session and way off your target, it's important to listen to your body and make adjustments. Recently, I experienced one of those days where my body wasn't performing well and I wasn't hitting my numbers. In that situation, I made the decision to stop the session. It was a three and a half hour ride, but I knew my body wasn't ready for it.

Instead, I focused on recovery. I took an Epsom salt bath, used a foam roller, and even considered getting a massage. I recognized that my body needed time to recover, especially after a race I had participated in the previous weekend. I have another race coming up, so I had been pushing myself with quality and intensity training. However, on that particular day, my body simply wasn't ready.

It's important to remember that having a bad session doesn't mean you've lost fitness. It just indicates that you haven't fully recovered from previous training. In my experience with triathlon, I've learned that you can't force progress. If you're not feeling good on a particular day, don't try to make up for it the following day. Instead, continue with your training program and trust the process.

Ultimately, the best advice I can give is to listen to your body, prioritize recovery when needed, and stay consistent with your training plan.

How do you beat Jan Frodeno? Is there a secret formula?

Cracking the Code: Beating Jan Frodeno Requires Hard Work, No Secret Formula

Hey, so yeah. How to be young for dinner? I mean, he's just such a clause athlete. He is really hard to beat, you know, with the likes of even the best, aren't they? He's just seems to have that extra gear if he needs it, I think there's no real secret formula, you know, young for dinner, has to pretty much have an off day just because he's so consistent in In The Swim Bike and run that he is. He's just that next day. Bob an athlete secret formula. You just have to, there's nothing. You just have to work harder than him. He's just very talented even through yet. He's younger days, even the Olympics. I mean, and a fine man. so yeah, then you just have to keep working harder and and try and do things better than him. Have a really good team behind you, but I don't think there's any secret formula, unfortunately.

There is no secret formula for beating young for dinner, you just have to work harder than him and have a good team behind you.

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Beating Jan Frodeno, a phenomenal athlete, is no easy task. He consistently performs at a high level and seems to have an extra gear when needed. There is no secret formula to defeating him. To have a chance, you simply have to work harder than him. Jan Frodeno is incredibly talented, even from his younger days and Olympic performances. It requires continuous hard work, striving to improve, and having a strong team supporting you. Unfortunately, there is no secret formula to gain an advantage over him.

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