Hopefully the hip recovery goes smoothly and you can achieve all your goals! Very motivational to see you never giving up no matter what shit gets thrown at you.
Hi Theo, I’m a triathlete (age 16) and I have a few tips for you: -in transition you can band your shoes to your bike and this saves about 10 seconds -put talkum powder inside your bike shoes, this will remove any water from your shoes and your bike will feel nicer -also put petroleum jelly (vaseline) around the back and top of your shoes so you can slide into them easier and your feet don’t rub -lastly, start unzipping the back of your wetsuit on the run out of the swim as this will make it faster to take off in transition Hope this helped, love you videos and “sub 6” here you come!
This 👆 maybe even leave the socks off for Olympic distance. But i would also add: put on your helmet properly before touching the bike! That's a penalty right there
Great watch Theo and you asked for some tips at the end so I watched a couple times back, I managed 6:10 in a half earlier this year and I know you probably got a coach already to give you the main session butI did spot a few things that could help The swim was really strong so you and not far off a middle distance length anyway, so just keep doing what you're doing, it's not the nicest but spitting in your goggle and rubbing it in a bit before you put them on should stop them from steaming up 😂 For the transition and bike, I'm guessing about 4 minutes for each transition based on your finish time but the transitions didn't seem super fast, you probably shouldn't need to eat before you're on the bike, try having a gel before the swim which should carry you in and then get some calories in on the bike after the first 10 minute. You've already got a decent bike but if you want every advantage a time trial bike might be a good idea depending on the course, or at least some clip on aero bars, your bike split is good so they might not make you faster but should mean you are more aero and putting out less power for the same speed which should help on the run. You also mention getting legs cramps a but, I know you had electrolytes but might be worth doing a sweat test to see how much liquid you need an hour as well as how salty your sweat is because you could still not be getting enough electrolytes in, especially when it was a hot day as well For the run I'd say there no easy wins, you got fast shoes and carried all your nutrition which is an easy way to save time not stopping at aid stations, I would say just to do more runs off the bike in training, if you're doing 3 runs a week try and build up to 2 of them being off the bike and making one of those running sessions intervals at above your target race pace Paced on your time for this I think sub 6 should be pretty achievable and maybe even closer to 5:30, you've already got a decent pace on the bike and that is half the race, it's just making sure you set yourself up for the run after Anyway good luck, I've got an Iron Man in 4 weeks but next year sub 6 will definitely be a goal for me as well so I'll be cheering along 🙌🏻
Just take your training serious, be consistent and sub 6 is def possible! I just did my first ironman70.3. Trained consistently with a trainer and did 5h17min. Best decision was getting a coach. Grtz from Belgian triathlete
Hi Theo, can you show us your diet for this (before, during and after) along with timings? I'm getting into endurance exercises myself but always struggle finding what to eat and when. Love the vid, best of luck with the hip!
Awesome effort mate! That’s a great course there, super fun! Can’t wait to see you’re progression for the sub 6! Just some friendly advice, get some elastic laces in those shoes!! Easily 30s-1min there 😂 it would be worth investing in a set of clip on aero bars also, they sound daunting and a bit scary to try but after a couple of rides you’ll get used to them and that alone could easily save you 10/15 mins, maybe more with a good bike fit! Well done though mate, 2hr45 is a great time!
Time to get a TT bike I think. if you changed your handlebars to round ones you can get a some aero bar extensions if you didn’t want to spend thousands on a new bike. Also if you haven’t already I’d recommend a bike fit. Especially if you get aero bars or a tt bike. But get a bike fit before you by a new bike so you don’t end up spending money unnecessarily
I also raced that day! I did the olympic too! Like you said in your video, I was captivated by your triathlon videos and it got me into it. I'm still obese and I was one of the last to cross the line that day but I'm doing it. IM70.3 Swansea next year for me is the next target. Thank you Theo. Even though I see we started the swim next to eachother, I had no idea you were there! Hope the hip rehab is smooth :)
Hey Theo, I'm U23 Pro GB Triathlete (Standard/Olympic Distance) - I've raced on the WTCS stage, with my highest placing being 5th. I can see some people giving some advice , but here is my starter Holy Grail that I give to my friends who are starting looking to improve their triathlon times! Do's: > Aero Bars (These take some time getting used to, but we save you 10's of minutes in a 70.3) > Bike Fit (Maximise those Watts) > Talcum powder (Put these in your bike shoes & running shoes. No need for socks) > Get a coach (You'll see a heck of a lot of improvement in the first month) - I have some suggestions if anyone is looking for one who deals with a wide range of clients - Well Priced too! > Rip off your Swimming Cap/Goggles/Wet suit (Down to your waist) before T1 - Practise taking off your wetsuit as well > Electrolyte powder in your bottles (This will help with your cramping) > Shave your legs & arms (You'll look like a baby, but over this type of distance you'll easily save 1-2 minutes) Don't: > Don't rubber band your shoes to the bike (This saves 6-8s which isn't that a big deal for the amount of practise) > Don't overtrain (Injury will completely kill off all the previous training when you're off for more than two weeks) If anyone at all has any questions on the above or any advice please add it on, and I'll be sure to check back to this comment at some point if this gets genuine interest.
A triathlon specific bike will help you loads Theo. I race time trials up in the north east and the difference compared from a road bike to a TT bike is huge.
Congrats Theo. For a video idea I reckon you should try and run the length of a small country in Europe (Switzerland, Cyprus, Portugal) would be interesting 👍
I did dorney olympic earlier this year, oh the memories of the cows😅. Great course, very flat and picturesque but the headwind was mega! Killed it, love the tri vids!
Great video Theo! Can’t wait to see the rest of the series. Also very lucky to have such a supportive partner in Jodie! Would love if did a weekly “Cody Trains” style of content for your recovery and comeback!
1. Possibly get a pair of triathlon cycling shoes, they will help you have a faster transition, they have better air-vents and holes to allow water and air to go in and out. 2. elastic lasses on your running shoes allow for a better and faster transition 3. if you put talc powder in both your shoes you wont have to wear socks 4. do brick sessions -- where you do a bike session at race pace then immediately a run off the bike at race pace, this will simulate what it feels like on race day.
I did an Olympic distance at Dorney in June and just did my first 70.3 a couple of weeks ago. 5:29:44 for the 70.3 but no swim due to bad weather. Next one in June 2024 and I'm going sub 6 again, but with a swim this time ahha
love this from you theo! you could probably save tons of time if you did some transition training from your swim to bike and from bike to run! Keep up the good work!
Theo do Ironman 70.3 Duisburg swim is in a boating lake bike is flat and very fast and run is very fast around a football stadium you finish inside it , I did it last year and pb by 15 minutes 4:24 👍🏻
Seriously great job Theo, I did my first super sprint distance triathlon back in February and crashed on the bike, I am going to get redemption next year. Lets goooo! btw your electrolyte consumption each hour should be 220mg sodium, 63mg potassium, 16mg calcium, 8mg magnesium. Also how have you recovered so quickly after your hip injury from the charity match? you must be built different.
If this guy would actually use an aero TT bike instead of a standard road bike he would be MINUTES faster. His bolt-upright position on that road bike is so unaerodynamic
Hi theo. I've a question please. So, I've a olympic distance triathlon June 1st. So, 3 weeks. The issue is, my 1500m in the pool is constantly around 48- 50 mins. The cutoff is 55 mins on the day. I'm doing the distance constantly under the time limit, while taking loads of breaks (to catch my breath) I'm not swim fit. I'm still worried about the open water swim (it's a river) even tho I'm getting under the cutoff time by 5 mins in thr pool and taking an many breaks. A part of me is confident, the other is telling me I won't make the cutoff. The first side of me is I'm telling myself I'll go a bit faster on the day of fear of not making the cutoff time, due to adrenaline Any advice?? Getting nervous for it now! Thanks for any help/advice you could give.
A bike fit will save u 15 min from where u are, I would stay on the road bike for now until you do your next one. A long amount of time on tt bars and in that position is no joke and takes a long time to get use too also different muscles and blah blah… great run though btw 🚀
Is this him that literally just allegedly injured himself during the charity match, now he's doing a triathlon, obviously these videos were planned and the "injury" was milked
Hopefully the hip recovery goes smoothly and you can achieve all your goals! Very motivational to see you never giving up no matter what shit gets thrown at you.
Hi Theo, I’m a triathlete (age 16) and I have a few tips for you:
-in transition you can band your shoes to your bike and this saves about 10 seconds
-put talkum powder inside your bike shoes, this will remove any water from your shoes and your bike will feel nicer
-also put petroleum jelly (vaseline) around the back and top of your shoes so you can slide into them easier and your feet don’t rub
-lastly, start unzipping the back of your wetsuit on the run out of the swim as this will make it faster to take off in transition
Hope this helped, love you videos and “sub 6” here you come!
This 👆 maybe even leave the socks off for Olympic distance.
But i would also add: put on your helmet properly before touching the bike! That's a penalty right there
Another one: elastic shoe laces :) that's a cheap improvement and useful for sprint/Olympic
Finally a new Theo Baker triathlon video 😍😍😍
Great watch Theo and you asked for some tips at the end so I watched a couple times back, I managed 6:10 in a half earlier this year and I know you probably got a coach already to give you the main session butI did spot a few things that could help
The swim was really strong so you and not far off a middle distance length anyway, so just keep doing what you're doing, it's not the nicest but spitting in your goggle and rubbing it in a bit before you put them on should stop them from steaming up 😂
For the transition and bike, I'm guessing about 4 minutes for each transition based on your finish time but the transitions didn't seem super fast, you probably shouldn't need to eat before you're on the bike, try having a gel before the swim which should carry you in and then get some calories in on the bike after the first 10 minute.
You've already got a decent bike but if you want every advantage a time trial bike might be a good idea depending on the course, or at least some clip on aero bars, your bike split is good so they might not make you faster but should mean you are more aero and putting out less power for the same speed which should help on the run.
You also mention getting legs cramps a but, I know you had electrolytes but might be worth doing a sweat test to see how much liquid you need an hour as well as how salty your sweat is because you could still not be getting enough electrolytes in, especially when it was a hot day as well
For the run I'd say there no easy wins, you got fast shoes and carried all your nutrition which is an easy way to save time not stopping at aid stations, I would say just to do more runs off the bike in training, if you're doing 3 runs a week try and build up to 2 of them being off the bike and making one of those running sessions intervals at above your target race pace
Paced on your time for this I think sub 6 should be pretty achievable and maybe even closer to 5:30, you've already got a decent pace on the bike and that is half the race, it's just making sure you set yourself up for the run after
Anyway good luck, I've got an Iron Man in 4 weeks but next year sub 6 will definitely be a goal for me as well so I'll be cheering along 🙌🏻
Remember to practice your transition times, you don’t want to miss out on sub6 by a couple minute’s because you were too long getting ready
Quality from you Theo, keep up the hard work!! I’m doing my first Olympic Triathlon next year👌🏽
Just take your training serious, be consistent and sub 6 is def possible! I just did my first ironman70.3. Trained consistently with a trainer and did 5h17min. Best decision was getting a coach. Grtz from Belgian triathlete
Hi Theo, can you show us your diet for this (before, during and after) along with timings? I'm getting into endurance exercises myself but always struggle finding what to eat and when. Love the vid, best of luck with the hip!
I'd be interested in this too, always curious to see how they fuel up in and around the races
Awesome effort mate! That’s a great course there, super fun! Can’t wait to see you’re progression for the sub 6!
Just some friendly advice, get some elastic laces in those shoes!! Easily 30s-1min there 😂 it would be worth investing in a set of clip on aero bars also, they sound daunting and a bit scary to try but after a couple of rides you’ll get used to them and that alone could easily save you 10/15 mins, maybe more with a good bike fit!
Well done though mate, 2hr45 is a great time!
Time to get a TT bike I think. if you changed your handlebars to round ones you can get a some aero bar extensions if you didn’t want to spend thousands on a new bike. Also if you haven’t already I’d recommend a bike fit. Especially if you get aero bars or a tt bike.
But get a bike fit before you by a new bike so you don’t end up spending money unnecessarily
I also raced that day! I did the olympic too! Like you said in your video, I was captivated by your triathlon videos and it got me into it. I'm still obese and I was one of the last to cross the line that day but I'm doing it. IM70.3 Swansea next year for me is the next target. Thank you Theo. Even though I see we started the swim next to eachother, I had no idea you were there! Hope the hip rehab is smooth :)
I applaud you man for taking that big step just signing up! You got this
Hey Theo, I'm U23 Pro GB Triathlete (Standard/Olympic Distance) - I've raced on the WTCS stage, with my highest placing being 5th.
I can see some people giving some advice , but here is my starter Holy Grail that I give to my friends who are starting looking to improve their triathlon times!
Do's:
> Aero Bars (These take some time getting used to, but we save you 10's of minutes in a 70.3)
> Bike Fit (Maximise those Watts)
> Talcum powder (Put these in your bike shoes & running shoes. No need for socks)
> Get a coach (You'll see a heck of a lot of improvement in the first month) - I have some suggestions if anyone is looking for one who deals with a wide range of clients - Well Priced too!
> Rip off your Swimming Cap/Goggles/Wet suit (Down to your waist) before T1 - Practise taking off your wetsuit as well
> Electrolyte powder in your bottles (This will help with your cramping)
> Shave your legs & arms (You'll look like a baby, but over this type of distance you'll easily save 1-2 minutes)
Don't:
> Don't rubber band your shoes to the bike (This saves 6-8s which isn't that a big deal for the amount of practise)
> Don't overtrain (Injury will completely kill off all the previous training when you're off for more than two weeks)
If anyone at all has any questions on the above or any advice please add it on, and I'll be sure to check back to this comment at some point if this gets genuine interest.
A triathlon specific bike will help you loads Theo. I race time trials up in the north east and the difference compared from a road bike to a TT bike is huge.
Congrats Theo. For a video idea I reckon you should try and run the length of a small country in Europe (Switzerland, Cyprus, Portugal) would be interesting 👍
These videos are so inspirational!
Fan of theo and doin a triatholon sprint next month, great video to stumble upon
7:04 damn the editor violated you with the rusty hip squeak sound
You are a beast, didn't know you done this, I have now subscribed and liked, let's go champ
I did dorney olympic earlier this year, oh the memories of the cows😅. Great course, very flat and picturesque but the headwind was mega! Killed it, love the tri vids!
Onto my second marathon this year- this video is fuel to accomplish that
Great video Theo! Can’t wait to see the rest of the series. Also very lucky to have such a supportive partner in Jodie!
Would love if did a weekly “Cody Trains” style of content for your recovery and comeback!
If your struggling with cramp check precision hydration out, absolute game changer!! TT bike would help with the bike speed 😉
Good luck!
1. Possibly get a pair of triathlon cycling shoes, they will help you have a faster transition, they have better air-vents and holes to allow water and air to go in and out.
2. elastic lasses on your running shoes allow for a better and faster transition
3. if you put talc powder in both your shoes you wont have to wear socks
4. do brick sessions -- where you do a bike session at race pace then immediately a run off the bike at race pace, this will simulate what it feels like on race day.
Editing 🐐
Danke Jamie Boy 💪
I did an Olympic distance at Dorney in June and just did my first 70.3 a couple of weeks ago. 5:29:44 for the 70.3 but no swim due to bad weather. Next one in June 2024 and I'm going sub 6 again, but with a swim this time ahha
A true inspiration to be fit.. love from India 🇮🇳
Punjabi chicken curry tikka masala stinky carpet rider❤
I was here on the same day as you. Did my first-ever sprint triathlon in 1:34. Was very happy with myself and you definitely inspired me to do it
That's insanely good congrats
did my first triathlon 2 months ago, it was a half ironman in 5h28m. Thanks for the inspiration to sign up
Biggest tip I have is to look into clip on time trial bars for you bike, will make you rapid on the bike
love this from you theo!
you could probably save tons of time if you did some transition training from your swim to bike and from bike to run!
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the great work mate
Those sure are a lot of theos in the water there.
Hope the hip recovers well Theo. Hope you're loving our sport!
Been getting into sprints since your vids, will do an Olympic next few years too - Swim is class for me but struggle with the run
I absolutely love this! Let’s go
Theo you are gonna smash it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
Could do the sub 6 in IM 70.3 Belgium, fast course!
Looked for a popcorn to watch this🦾
Theo do Ironman 70.3 Duisburg swim is in a boating lake bike is flat and very fast and run is very fast around a football stadium you finish inside it , I did it last year and pb by 15 minutes 4:24 👍🏻
Great work - Def lots possible to make your bike more aerodynamic save some watts and make you go faster there
Theo I think a bike fit would really help in order to get more aero. And if you want to splash some cash look at investing into a time trial bike
Bend your arms when you are cycling and you will go at least 2-3kph faster for the same amount of power👍
You should look into getting a thriatlon bike/time trial bike.
They are a bit more uncomfortable but much faster once you get used to them.
You are inspiring - allow yourself to feel good about it. 🙂🙏
Good stuff Theo. Shame about the hip, hope all goes well 🙌🙌
Unreal content
Good job mate. Should consider getting aerobars. Cost a penny and make a 1-2 km/h difference
Sick video fella! Injured at the moment but this makes me wanna strap and go for a 5k🤣
Double ad on a 12 minute vid. Theo moving like vikkstar123
Big ups!!
U need a time trial bike that will help massively
kudos to the cameraman who did the triathlon with the camera on.
Time for a TT bike 👀👀
Surely a codytrains collabl has to happen at some point
Seriously great job Theo, I did my first super sprint distance triathlon back in February and crashed on the bike, I am going to get redemption next year. Lets goooo! btw your electrolyte consumption each hour should be 220mg sodium, 63mg potassium, 16mg calcium, 8mg magnesium. Also how have you recovered so quickly after your hip injury from the charity match? you must be built different.
I think this was recorded before the charity match
gotta get a tt bike mate, saves lots of watts
That GoPro on top of the handlebars will be costing you a few mins 😂
EAA is essential amino acid, nothing to do with electrolytes
After sub six do you think you’ll do sub 12
damn editor violating porcelain man Theo with Moby - Porcelain background music.
If this guy would actually use an aero TT bike instead of a standard road bike he would be MINUTES faster. His bolt-upright position on that road bike is so unaerodynamic
need to save as much time as possible on your transitions!!
Hi theo. I've a question please. So, I've a olympic distance triathlon June 1st. So, 3 weeks.
The issue is, my 1500m in the pool is constantly around 48- 50 mins. The cutoff is 55 mins on the day.
I'm doing the distance constantly under the time limit, while taking loads of breaks (to catch my breath) I'm not swim fit.
I'm still worried about the open water swim (it's a river) even tho I'm getting under the cutoff time by 5 mins in thr pool and taking an many breaks.
A part of me is confident, the other is telling me I won't make the cutoff. The first side of me is I'm telling myself I'll go a bit faster on the day of fear of not making the cutoff time, due to adrenaline
Any advice?? Getting nervous for it now! Thanks for any help/advice you could give.
Trio Baker
Any specific reason why you covered your whoop during the event?
Well done Theo! Any news on the hip?
Class vid
You would able to take off 10 to 20 min with a tt bike
A bike fit will save u 15 min from where u are, I would stay on the road bike for now until you do your next one. A long amount of time on tt bars and in that position is no joke and takes a long time to get use too also different muscles and blah blah… great run though btw 🚀
are these times with the transition included?
Theo not using prime as he's not a child and knows prime does hydrate you. It doesn't have enough sugar to get electrolytes working in the body lol
Not bad for a boy from seaford 💎
The only “Sub” and “taking off”. You’ll be doing is of the pitch because of injury
I did the same race which was my first olympic tri too! 2hrs15 👌
Is that Dorney Lake. Best rowing venue I’ve ever been
Jamie Vardy right?
Any idea which 70.3 you plan on doing?
Not sure yet!
@@TheoBakerExtra I'm doing both Bolton and Weymouth (once it opens for purchase)
Also can practise taking of wetty while running to T1
Does anyone know what event this is?
You defo need a nutrionist for this achievement.
Eaa stands for essential amino acids
Hey Theo, just registered for first half Ironman, do you think aero bars would be a good investment?
Get someone do design a bike that is perfect for you and someone to help you with a good position to have while cycling
Another evidence about how cameramen/women do everything and better. How they was flying right there in the bicycle though?
main channel?????
8:03 song name?
Moby - Porcelain
transitions could easily scrub time off for no extra effort
hip hip hurray for theo
Such a shame he is made of glass. Can tell he is real passionate about this.
Then you get injured kicking a ball, thats brutal 😅
I've raced there before, good course but the head wind is shit
I got the same bike ❤
How come you can run, cycle and swim a billion miles but can't last 20 minutes on a football pitch?
Why not let that Joe Wellington fellow get involved? Seems to be the sort of thing that would be up his street as much as yours.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Lol how is a knuckle ball riskier than a triathlon?
ride a tt bike, done.
Is this him that literally just allegedly injured himself during the charity match, now he's doing a triathlon, obviously these videos were planned and the "injury" was milked
The speed of your transitions has triggered me hard. Can I please show you how to do them properly