How to Train Effectively on Zwift, Managing Swim Anxiety & Cramps, Gel Timing on the Bike and Should You Buy a TT Bike? | Ep 608

All right, let's get into this week's questions and stories then.

So first up, a story from one of our coached athletes, Rob Burns.

He says, Hey Rob, here's my origin story.

I've been listening to your podcast lately and you talk about your first time back in Forster and the lack of knowledge around at the time.

I started triathlon back in the 90s doing a sprint series in Sydney out of Cannelle.

No idea how to train other than going for a run, a ride, a turbo.

I did have a swim squad for people wanting to do triathlon, which helped a lot.

Back in those days, it was only really Kona and Forster, although there was a New Zealand race as well.

The heroes at the time were Scott, Alan, Zach, Hellriegel, Glar, Newby Fraser, Baker, Badman, etc.

And of course, Greg Welsh.

I wanted to do the Ironman, but then it was only for the very best of the best and there was nothing around for mere mortals.

I then finished uni, I went into corporate life and I spent four years in the UK.

And finally, I turned out I was 50 years old.

I was terribly unhealthy but wanted to get back into triathlon.

But I thought the Ironman dream had passed me by, including the Forster dream.

Well, Forster moved to Port Macquarie in 2026 due to the race outgrowing the original venue.

And I'm now about to do my third full Ironman there.

You're never too old.

But gee, the coaching and the info you get these days helps so much.

The move from Sydney to New Zealand certainly helped.

So a couple of questions for your podcast if you need some, which I doubt.

It's always great to get these questions in.

So, flow gels.

I now have moved from individual gels to the flow gel, which are much easier to take.

Should I stick to a regulated time to have them, for example, every 30 minutes and take 30 grams, or react more to how my body and mainly my legs are feeling and take earlier if they're needed? So first up, the product here that Rob's talking about is the Precision Fuel and Hydration Flow Gel.