Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & Duathlon

Subscribe via iTunes Ironman Boulder Champion Justin Daerr It took Justin Daerr 29 attempts to win his first Ironman.  His victory came in his hometown of Boulder on August 3, 2014.  Justin's progression has been slow and steady, backed by intelligent training and planning. We talk about his progression and decisions that led him to become an Ironman champion. Justin shares lessons and tips that athletes of all levels will benefit from. Highlights of our talk: Ironman Boulder Result - 1st, 53:21 swim, 4:24 bike, 2:56 run, 8:20:26 final time Justin prefers to swim in a sleeveless wetsuit over a sleeved wetsuit, and he says swims faster, even though sleeved wetsuits are proven faster. He trains 22-25 hours/week during his bigger volume. First Ironman was 12:55 at California in 2001. He's a partner in EnduranceCorner.com He was coached early in his career by Joe Friel. His current coach is Cliff English. During an intense, race prep, 5 hour ride he takes 2000 calories, similar to a race.  His source