# IRONMAN Training When Life Gets in the Way: travel, fatigue, missed sessions, bike (dis)comfort, TT vs road bike | Ep 576

An episode of [Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/951501034), 4 Feb 2026, 27 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO1793542035.mp3

This week Coach Rob answers questions sent in by athletes, listeners, and YouTube viewers, all focused on how to train effectively when life refuses to play nicely with your plan. We cover two big themes in this episode: Training Around Travel & Disruption • How to restructure your week when work travel limits training time • What to prioritise when you can’t hit every session • Whether missed sessions should ever be “made up” • How to adjust intensity when sleep, stress, and nutrition are all off • Why long-term consistency matters more than perfect weeks Bike Training, TT Bikes & Indoor Riding • Should you be doing long indoor rides on your TT bike? • When (and why) to rotate a road bike back in • ERG mode vs free riding on Zwift • Flat routes vs hilly routes for endurance work • Social coffee rides vs solo TT riding when chasing performance • Fixing neck, back, and saddle discomfort As always, this episode is built around real-world Ironman training aimed primarily at busy age-groupers who need to train smart. * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * * precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount * * * * * * * * * * * * Watch on youtube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts

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