Kona Special Interview – Tony Weeks – Ask a Cycling Coach 178

A top 20 AG finish at the IRONMAN World Championship is exactly what TrainerRoad user Tony weeks has his eyes set on. Behind that ambition is a lot of preparation. We dug into how Tony trained, his equipment, and strategy for Saturday's big race in our latest special podcast episode.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• Where did Tony Week Qualify?
• Balancing family, work and training
• Adjusting a plan's workouts based on how you are feeling.
• Tony's bike setup
• Why did Tony chose a different helmet for Kona?
• Can you run a disk wheel in Kona?
• What is a swim skin?
• What Tony has learned from past Kona races
• Nutrition for Kona
• What is "special needs" on an IRONMAN course?
• Can a High Fat Low Carb diet work for Kona?
• What does Tony eat during the run?

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