← Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast12 Aug · 29 min
Dealing With Cold Swim Starts, Smart Trainers vs Gym Bikes, and Tips for Racing IRONMAN Leeds in the Heat | Ep 603
<p>This week Coach Rob Wilby answers two listener questions. </p><p>Elizabeth DNF'd at IRONMAN Lake Placid after standing on a cold beach for 40 minutes before the swim start. </p><p>Angie wants to know whether her gym bike is enough, or whether it's time to invest in a proper smart trainer setup. </p><p>Plus a preview for everyone racing IRONMAN UK in Leeds this weekend, where the bike course and the forecast are both going to test you.</p><p>Got a question for the show, or a first IRONMAN or 70.3 story to share? Send it to <a href="mailto:help@oxygenaddict.com">help@oxygenaddict.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>* * * * * * * *</p><p>SPONSORS</p><p>* * * * * * * *</p><p>Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At <a href="https://team.oxygenaddict.com/join-us">Team Oxygenaddict,</a> we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. </p><p><br></p><p>Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict here: <a href="https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ ">https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>* * * * * * * * * * * *</p><p><a href="http://precisionfuelandhydration.com/">precisionfuelandhydration.com</a></p><p>Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free <a href="https://visit.pfandh.com/oxygenaddictplanner">Fuel & Hydration Planner</a> to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. </p><p>And then<a href="https://visit.pfandh.com/3V1Wa8V"> book a free 20-minute video consultation
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