Tactics, Training and Temperatures, with Triathlon Hour’s Jack Kelly and Ari Klau
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Join the Real Triathlon crew with guest Ari Klau and coach Jack Kelly for a deep, candid conversation about what it takes to perform at the top level of triathlon. Topics include swim skill vs. fitness and open-water positioning, the value of indoor TT work versus outdoor specificity, how to structure intensity and volume across swim/bike/run, bone-stress and recovery considerations, heat-acclimation strategies, and the psychology of coach selection and athlete compliance. Ari and Jack also discuss recent races (Mont-Tremblant, Oceanside) and goals for Chattanooga and Boise, with behind-the-scenes coaching insights and race tactics. Essential listening for racers and coaches who want practical, pro-level approaches to training, race prep and mental edge. Keywords: triathlon training, Ari Klau, Jack Kelly, swim tactics, time-trial, heat acclimation, coach-athlete relationship.
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