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What It Actually Takes to Go Sub-9 at Kona with Luke Evans
What does it really take to race an 8:58 Ironman at the World Championship in Kona? In this episode, sports scientist and coach Paul Laursen catches up with athlete Luke Evans for an inside look at one of the toughest races in triathlon. Luke breaks down his swim, bike and marathon, explaining how conservative pacing, a personalized fueling strategy of approximately 50 grams of carbohydrate per hour on the bike, and disciplined execution helped him navigate Kona's notoriously challenging conditions. But even meticulous preparation couldn't entirely prevent the effects of the Hawaiian heat…
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