Nice Ironman World Championships Preview ft Clément Mignon

In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, 'Action in
Triathlon,' we are two and a half days away from the Ironman
World Championships for Women in Nice, France. Host Matt is
joined by Kasper Pedersen, coach at Sweat Elite Coaching Academy,
and professional Ironman triathlete Clément Mignon. Together,
they provide valuable insights on the course and the race
dynamics, including a detailed discussion on swim strategies, the
challenging bike course, and the mental toughness required for
the flat marathon run. They also share their predictions for the
top finishers, highlighting the strengths of Anne Haug, Lucy
Charles-Barclay, and Laura Philipp. Clément, having previously
won the Nice Ironman, shares his firsthand experience and
knowledge of the course. Kasper and Matt discuss Ruth Astle’s
prospects and the unique challenges of the Nice course compared
to Kona. The podcast provides a comprehensive analysis leading up
to the Women’s Ironman World Championship, emphasizing the
importance of patience, strategy, and familiarity with the
course.

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00:00 Introduction to the Ironman World Championships

00:12 Meet the Guests: Kasper Pedersen and Clemente
Mignon

01:00 Insights on the Nice Course

03:42 Swim Segment Analysis

12:03 Bike Course Breakdown

17:59 The Critical Climbs and Descents

33:46 Running the Promenade d'Anglais

39:34 Predictions and Final Thoughts