Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast · Rob Wilby

Six Months to IRONMAN: Run Training Explained | Ep 571

·24 min·1 clip
Ironman running isn't about your run fitness—it's about managing fatigue on race day.
Coach Rob Wilby delivers a comprehensive framework for improving run performance in Ironman races. He challenges the misconception that Ironman running is about raw running fitness, explaining that success depends on managing fatigue from the entire triathlon. The episode covers 10 key points including the importance of durability over speed, why traditional long runs can be counterproductive, and smarter training strategies like walk-run approaches that preserve quality throughout the week.
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