Tomasz (Tomek) Kowalski, is a triathlon coach and sport scientist from Poland. Tomek's coaching experience includes working with both elite and age-group triathletes, including coaching Ironman World Champions in their respective age-groups, and in his academic work his main focus is on the effect of respiratory muscle training (RMT) on endurance performance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Tomek's coaching philosophy and methodology
-What it takes to podium or win the Ironman World Championships as an age-grouper
-Pacing and race execution
-Advice for improving your swim, bike and run training and performance, respectively
-What is Respiratory Muscle training (RMT) and is it beneficial for endurance athletes?
-Practical recommendations for implementing RMT in a triathlon training program
-Listener questions
...and more
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Tomak's Instagram and Research Gate
Trinergy (Tomek's coaching business) website
Effect of Respiratory Muscle Training on Exercise Performance in Healthy Individuals - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Illi et al. 2012
Distinguishing science from pseudoscience in commercial respiratory interventions: an evidence-based guide for health and exercise professionals - Illidi et al. 2023
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Rune Kjøsen Talsnes, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. In this interview, we discuss overtraining, training progression and periodisation, and some general topics within endurance training and in particular, insights from the world of cross-country skiing.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Overtraining and non-functional overreaching: definitions and diagnosis
-Prevention strategies and monitoring for overtraining and non-functional overreaching
-Research on increasing training load via intensity and volume, and implications for short and medium-term performance and physiological markers
-Training insights from the world of cross-country skiing
-Listener questions
...and more
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts427/
SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:
www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/
SPONSORS:
Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Rune's Twitter and Research Gate
The return from underperformance to sustainable world-class level: A case study of a male cross-country skier - Talsnes et al. 2023
Effects of Increased Load of Low- Versus High-Intensity Endurance Training on Performance and Physiological Adaptations in Endurance Athletes - Talsnes et al. 2021
How Do the Effects of an 8-Week Intervention Influence Subsequent Performance Development in Cross-Country Skiers? - Talsnes et al. 2022
Training characteristics of world class distance runners with Øyvind Sandbakk, PhD | EP#363
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