Amber Neben is one of the most accomplished cyclists in the history of women's cycling, with two individual World Championship titles, two Olympic games, and recently finishing 4th at the World Championship Time Trial event at the age of 44. Amber and her coach Tim Cusick join us today to discuss the training that has led to so much success and importantly, great longevity and continued success in the sport of cycling.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-How Amber's training year leading up to the 4th place finish at Worlds was structured
-Her two phases of training: foundation training and performance training
-The big picture: structuring training around 4-year cycles rather than 1-year plans
-The importance of training progression and focusing on time in zone
-How Amber's training and aspects around training have changed over the years as she has learnt more and developed as an athlete
-How is training adjusted for age, at the age of 44?
-The difference in training between (elite) female and male cyclists
-Takeaway messages from Amber's training and cycling journey applicable for amateurs and age-group athletes
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Scientific Triathlon coaches James Teagle, Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson get together to discuss fatigue. How much fatigue is acceptable to experience in triathlon training, how can you manage fatigue, and how do you adjust training and other factors if you end up carrying too much fatigue?
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Acute versus accumulated fatigue and how they should be treated differently
-Different kinds of fatigue: peripheral (muscular), central (nervous system), mental, and general
-Managing fatigue through training: repeatable training weeks vs. two weeks hard, one week easy
-Assessing fatigue with objective and subjective measures (perceived fatigue, motivation, RPE, performance, heart rate, HRV, etc.)
-When and how should you adjust training (or lifestyle factors) for fatigue? How do you know when enough is enough?
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Pete Magill is a running coach, author, and the fastest-ever American distance runner over age 50 in the 5K and 10K as well as a multiple American and world age group record-holder. In this interview we discuss the most important principles of improving your running speed, endurance and performance, applicable for everybody from 5k-specialists to Ironman-triathletes.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Muscle fiber recruitment - how to train all your muscle fibers and make them work for you
-Balancing hard and easy running
-The all-important long run
-Hill running - one of the most versatile tools in your running toolbox
-Essential strength and conditioning for runners
SHOWNOTES:
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Conrad Goeringer is a Nashville-based coach specialising in coaching busy professionals. In this interview, Conrad discusses how he helps athletes leverage their time to achieve their goals and keep improving on a limited time budget for training due to work, family and other obligations.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The importance of training frequency
-How to use intensity smartly and allocate intensity to the three disciplines on a low-volume training plan
-The hierarchy of swimming, biking, and running when time is scarce
-Time-saving strategies to make the most of the time that you do have available
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