Zero to Ironman: EP 20 - TT Bike Fit w/ Dr. Brendan O'Loughlin pt. 1

Week 20 (part 1) of my 7 month journey as I train from zero prior experience to complete an Ironman in order to raise awareness for T2KO and support those facing this tough battle.
The first video this week is specifically tailored around my bike fit appointment with Dr. Brendan O'Loughlin. Brendan is a Melbourne based experienced osteopath, triathlete, a sub 3 hour marathon runner and Kona Ironman (World Championships) in Hawaii in 2019.
With both his professional experience and own athletic pursuits, Brendan is a wealth of knowledge on all things related to endurance sports, specifically running, cycling and swimming.
Note: This is not a paid promotion, however, Brendan did donate his time and knowledge to helping me out as well as for T2KO.
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If there is anything you would like to see or know, please feel free to comment or message me! :)

[@user-yv2yf2cc6c]

OK, bike fit looks good. I know that you're training a lot on the trainer (which is good), but I'd suggest that you get an outdoor ride on your bike at least once a week. The conditioning you get from actually riding a bike (balance, neck muscles, etc.) is a little different than indoors. That said, I think you're working with a coach, so defer to them. I'm just some old-timer that's been doing this a long time, but not an expert nor a certified coach. Have a great week!!!

[@dizzy6593]

This is something I've definitely noticed in my training! Indoor had been amazing for my legs, but I find my upper body so stiff after my road rides.

[@brodysearle]

100%%!! I’ve been riding on the roads the last fortnight, it’s definitely different 🤣 been getting more comfortable with cars also!

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Thanks for sharing, Brody! Cheers from Brazil!

[@brodysearle]

Thanks for the love each upload mate 😁

[@mikebrundt6931]

Nice little teaser. Excited for part 2

[@brodysearle]

Thanks bro! 😁

[@marcusmartensson]

Nice with a mid week vlog 🙌🏼👑 I just bought a tt bike as well! 🤓🚲

[@brodysearle]

Sweeet! What did you get bro??

[@marcusmartensson]

I just posted my bike reveal 🤫🎥 but I got a Bianchi Pico Crono TT. I’m in Sweden so just waiting for the snow to melt so I can get out there and try it out for real 🤩 haven’t done bike fit yet, so this was very interesting! Is it expensive over there?

[@brodysearle]

Bike fits are pretty expensive here yeah haha 3-500aud for most

[@marcusmartensson]

@@brodysearle same as here then, haha. This sport will ruin me 😂💸

[@joshuafoulds8107]

Is your front wheel sitting on a book? Really interesting video, can't wait for the next one.

[@brodysearle]

It was! (I don’t know why) 😅

[@bartk7262]

Great content dude! Im training for a half ironman but swimming is my weak spot. Would be nice to build in some sprint triatlons for your videos. Cheers from the Netherlands

[@brodysearle]

Thanks brother! I’m not sure if I have any sprints in my program! Best of luck with your half Ironman, you’ll do great :)

[@TriStruggleBus]

I’ve been riding mine like your initial position for probably 3 years, very comfortable for me but catching a lot of wind due to the open C shape. I didn’t realise that “lengthening” would possibly help with that. Might have to do some testing in the coming weeks.

[@brodysearle]

I think it was more the angling in addition, but I’m not 100% sure haha, I definitely feel like I’m not gripping the bars so hard now though!

[@RichardChambers]

Sometimes I wish my dog would sleep. But then she will come do a 30k run with me and then still want to play 😂

[@brodysearle]

Hahaha Boston used to be the exact same, since he has been doing more training and agility on the weekends (started a fair few months ago now), he has settled down heaps!