The Middle Miles
The Middle Miles
Angela Naeth
Debunking Training and Racing Myths
45 minutes Posted Feb 27, 2023 at 9:34 am.
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This episode was recorded in Girona, Spain, edited over the Atlantic Ocean, and shared with you from Cape Cod, MA. It's a very well-traveled episode!  This one is dedicated to myth busting. We are going to attempt to set the record straight on these statements, given to us by our teammates on I Race Like a Girl and Girls Get Gritty.

  • Only water is needed for a workout under 90 minutes
  • No music on training runs because you can’t use it in a race 
  • You should not show up on TT bike to a local bike shop ride 
  • Train your weakness more than your strength
  • Put your base layer under your sports bra 
  • You should take caffeine in a race
  • You ghouls breather to only one side in a race 
  • The highest average power (w/kg) wins the bike or gravel race
  • Drafting tactics in the swim 
  • You should wear a tri kit during a triathlon