Scientific Triathlon coaches James Teagle, Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson get together to discuss base training for triathlon and endurance sports. What should you do (and what shouldn't you do) in your off-season.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-What is "base training" or the "off-season" - how long does it last, when does it start, when does it end, and what are the objectives of it?
-Should you take time completely off training?
-Methodologies for structuring your base training
-Common mistakes to avoid in base training
-Considerations other than training to make the most of your base training phase
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Q&A #53 - Training specificity, dynamic warm-ups, recovery after races, and favourite podcasts
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Menachem Broadie interviews Mikael Eriksson on The Strong Savvy Cyclist and Triathlete podcast in an extended training talk covering many different aspects of training and practical advice for triathletes and endurance athletes.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The importance of building a strong aerobic base⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Seeing the big picture and setting long-term goals⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-The correct execution of low- and high-intensity workouts, respectively⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-An example training week for somebody training ~8 hours per week⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-How to keep your training sustainable for the long term⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-How to create a purposeful and deliberate training strategy that you can stick to by "motivating the elephant, directing the rider, and shaping the path"
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Tim Cusick is the TrainingPeaks WKO5 product leader and the owner of Velocious Endurance Coaching. Tim coaches world champion Amber Neben, road pro Emma Grant, and numerous other pros and age group racers. His expertise in the WKO software and its application in real-world coaching makes him the ideal person to discuss the ins and outs of the new and updated WKO software: WKO5.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-What's new in WKO5 compared to WKO4?
-How to use Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Impact
-How to use Dynamic FRC (Functional Reserve Capacity)
-The Power Duration Curve and physiological modelling for running
-Tim's coaching workflow in WKO5
-Tim's top tips for athletes and coaches to get the most out of WKO5
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts199/
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Jan Olbrecht is a former elite swimmer, holds a PhD in sports physiology and biomechanics, and has advised athletes who have won over 600 Olympic, World Championship, European Championship and Commonwealth Championship medals. His main drive is to translate science to the level where coaches can benefit from it, and one of the main outcomes of this drive is his excellent and highly influential book 'The Science of Winning' on periodisation, training structure, and using physiology to deliver peak performances.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Endurance training periodisation from a year or multi-year level to the microcycle (weekly) level.
-A methodology for planning out your training structure
-How do perform lactate testing and use the results to inform training planning and workout prescriptions
-Aerobic and anaerobic capacity and power: what are they and how should they be developed?
-Case studies of Luc and Frederik van Lierde, both former Ironman World Champions
SHOWNOTES:
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The next generation of Stryd's running power meter is here, and it can now account for the differences in running power required depending on air resistance, wind, and drafting. Evan Schwartz from Stryd joins us to discuss the new device and the implications of wind on running with power.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-How much additional power do you need to produce in various wind conditions compared to a still day?
-How much power can you save when drafting another runner?
-How much power is required just to move through still air? In other words, what's the difference between running outdoors and on a treadmill?
-Is Stryd catching on with elite runners and coaches?
-What's next on Stryd's roadmap?
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts197/
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