Coach Atul Godbole answers your training related questions…

Q. Anil asks: “For Ironman races, is the post-race bag the same as T2 bag?”

A. No, the post race bag is separate and you will only be able to access it post the race. You get 3 bags at Ironman 70.3 and 140.6 races color coded as follows: blue-bike (accessed in T1), run-red (accessed in T2), and white-postrace (accessed post race).

Q. Anil asks: “Is a bike/head lamp needed during the bike in Ironman races?”

A. No, Ironman races usually start at 7:00am when its well lit, and your bike will start even later than this (post your swim), so a lamp is not needed. You may need a lamp for pre-race though in T1, as you are making final adjustments with the bike and setting up your T1 bag, etc, as it may be dark then.

Runners and triathletes, have training, diet, nutrition related queries? Send email to askthecoach@motiv8coaching.com