In today's episode, Seán and Eric welcome back Rachael to the Any Given Runday Podcast to talk about her preparation in the lead-up to the IronMan World Championships in Finland in August. In today's episode, after the intro to the show where we talk about how Rachael is coaching her clients through the Any Given Training Day App, we talk about:[8:30] -  How to set up a training plan for the IronMan (small monthly training blocks or working back from the end goal - a specific time for the IronMan) ... depending on the season you are in![11:30] - Focusing more on strengths vs weaknesses in the disciplines (swim vs bike vs run) or a balance of all three[16:45] - Rachael's tip for getting more out of your swimming, especially when motivation is low.[17:30] - How to incorporate recovery into your training blocks[22:30] - Training in the morning vs training in the evening[28:20] - Goal setting for the IronMan event[33:00] - Using FTP to guide your intensity for the IronMan[37:45] - How to balance the intensities of your training, especially on the 'hard' week.If you are interested in having Rachael as your Running Coach for the next 6 weeks, click HERE and for a two-week Free Trial of the Online Training Community, click HEREThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online storeUltrapurelabs.ie You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

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