Today we get into listener questions and some key areas for longevity in the sport. We start with swimming in open water and how you can train to be stronger and more confident, even when the water is rough. We look at coming back from an illness and talk about some of the techniques we have used to stay healthy, including being pro-active at the first sign and how to recognize your level of sickness. We get into consuming stress and how that builds up over time and literally makes us sick. We talk pacing your Ironman marathon and the importance of understanding pacing by effort. And we get into what are the most important things for beginners with regard to long-term success, and this also applies to coming back after taking a chunk of time off.  Topics: 2023 Training Plans Info Therapy Session Open water practice without open water Prepping for rough water  Staying calm in open water Building open water confidence Coming back after an illness  Test runs to check your HR HRV - Not training or training? Aerobic work to move through illness Consuming Stress Be pro-active with that sick feeling Feeling good off the bike  Pace off your effort in an IM Marathon Where to start as a beginner Not biting off more than you can chew Illusion of “This is a New Year”  You feel fresh because you’ve taken time off Dig in your heels for the long haul Walk away when you’re on top Coaching Inquiries:  Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com