Kona Special Interview – Wes Thompson – Ask a Cycling Coach 180

Oct. 18, 2018

Wes Thompson grew up racing motocross and surfing the eastern coast of Australia but never had any formalized training in any of the three disciplines of triathlon. It's easy to assume that Kona qualifiers are all blessed with natural talent or have decades of experience in one or more disciplines, but Wes is an example of tireless hard work and sacrifice. Tune in to learn how this father of two and multi-business owner has become a genuine age group threat.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

•  Wes Thompson - background
•  How Wes manages his career, family, and training
•  How to split up swim, bike, and run workouts
•  Wes's FTP, weight, and height
•  Wes has a rough first race at Kona a couple of years ago
•  What changes Wes has made from previous Kona experiences?
•  How to use sweat test results
•  How nutrition changes from bike to run during an IRONMAN
•  Wes's bike set up
•  What to wear on your head during the run, if anything
•  Where Wes Qualified
•  What Wes's hydration plan is for his race
•  What is Wes going to eat the day before the race?
•  Wes's breakfast plans for race morning
•  Wes's transition strategy
•  Wes's thoughts on walking during the run

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