Louis Delahaije is the head coach of the Netherlands Triathlon Federation and the individual coach of athletes like Rachel Klamer, Maya Kingma and Richard Murray in triathlon, and Annemiek van Vleuten in cycling. After great Olympic success (the Netherlands were 4th in the Mixed Team Relay, Klamer was 4th in the individual race, and in cycling, van Vleuten took silver in the women's road race and goal in the Time Trial) in Tokyo, Louis joins us to discuss his training and coaching philosophy, preparing for peak performances in Tokyo, and much more.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Louis' coaching philosophy
-Polarised training
-How much "quality work" do you need?
-How much training volume do you need?
-Specific tips for effective swim, bike and run training
-Preparations for a very successful Tokyo Olympics - tapering strategies and heat adaptation
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Nicki Winfield Almquist, PhD, is a researcher at University of Copenhagen, Denmark. In this interview, we discuss the effects on performance as well as acute muscular and hormonal responses of including sprints in otherwise low-intensity cycling (and other endurance) training.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Effects on (cycling) performance of including sprints in otherwise low-intensity, long-duration endurance training
-Muscular and hormonal responses to this type of training
-Recovery time-course when including sprints
-How might the results seen in studies in cyclists translate to running and swimming?
-Practical applications - when, how and why might triathletes benefit from including sprints in their endurance training?
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In this episode, Professor Robert Lamberts (Stellenbosch University) and Annemiek Roete (University of Groningen) discuss their recent systematic review on (noninvasive) markers of functional overreaching in endurance athletes. We also discuss the Lamberts Submaximal Cycle Test (LSCT), and it's application in triathlon as a monitoring tool as well as its application as a performance indicator.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Physiological (VO2max, submaximal power output, PPO), heart rate (resting, max, submax, HRR, HRV), and subjective (RPE, POMS, DALDA) markers of functional overreaching
-Which markers are the best for assessing non-functional overreaching, and how many (or how few) should you be monitoring?
-Is functional overreaching necessary or beneficial for endurance adaptations?
-What is the LSCT (Lamberts Submaximal Cycle Test) protocol?
-The LSCT as a performance predictor in triathlon
-The LSCT as a method to monitor training adaptations and overreaching
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts299/
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ROKA - Exceptional quality triathlon wetsuits, trisuits, swimskins, goggles, performance sunglasses as well as prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. Online vision test for prescription updates and home try-on options available for eyeglasses. Ships from the US, UK and EU. Trusted by world-leading athletes such as Lucy Charles-Barclay, Javier Gómez Noya, Flora Duffy, Morgan Pearson, Summer Rappaport and others in triathlon, cycling, speed skating, and many more. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.
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José Ramón Lillo, PhD is a researcher at the University of Alicante. In this interview, we discuss a study where Functional Threshold Power (FTP, as measured by 95% of the average power from a 20-minute all-out time trial) was compared to maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) and other physiological markers.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Definitions of testing protocols for FTP and MLSS
-How does FTP compare to MLSS according to Dr. Lillo's research?
-How does the warm-up protocol of the FTP-test (Coggan and Allen proposed a long, intense warm-up including a 5-minute time trial) impact the measured FTP?
-Recommendations for a lower correction coefficient than the original 95% to get a better estimate of MLSS
-General testing recommendations for field and lab testing
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts298/
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www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/
SPONSORS:
ROKA - Exceptional quality triathlon wetsuits, trisuits, swimskins, goggles, performance sunglasses as well as prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. Online vision test for prescription updates and home try-on options available for eyeglasses. Ships from the US, UK and EU. Trusted by world-leading athletes such as Lucy Charles-Barclay, Javier Gómez Noya, Flora Duffy, Morgan Pearson, Summer Rappaport and others in triathlon, cycling, speed skating, and many more. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a tool for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve swim specific strength and technique. Trusted by BMC PRO Triathlon Team, age-group triathletes, coaches and physios around the world. Until mid-August, get an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF on the already incredible Summer Sale offer, taking the total discount to more than 40% when you purchase the Swim Trainer on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts and add the coupon code at checkout.
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Phil Bellinger, PhD, is a researcher and lecturer at Griffith University, Australia. His work includes training interventions, nutritional interventions, and more recently using magnetic resonance spectroscopy to non-invasively assess muscle fibre typology and investigate how it relates to performance and training adaptations. He has also recently published a literature review on functional overreaching in endurance sports.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Fundamentals of different muscle fibre types, and muscle fibre type distribution
-How an athlete's muscle fibre typology impacts recovery within and from high-intensity exercise
-How an athlete's muscle fibre typology impacts adaptations to training resulting from periods of "overload training" (increased volume)
-The differences between acute fatigue, functional overreaching, and non-functional overreaching
-Is functional overreaching necessary to induce training adaptations?
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts297/
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www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/
SPONSORS:
Precision Hydration - Want to optimise your performance in hot or humid conditions, avoid cramping, and make sure your hydration is on point? Take PH's free online Sweat Test to get personalised hydration strategy. Also use the Quick Carb Calculator to get fueling recommendations, and book a free one-on-one consultation to refine your hydration and fueling strategy. Use the promo code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your first order of PH electrolytes or the Precision Fuel range.
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a tool for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve swim specific strength and technique. Trusted by BMC PRO Triathlon Team, age-group triathletes, coaches and physios around the world. Until mid-August, get an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF on the already incredible Summer Sale offer, taking the total discount to more than 40% when you purchase the Swim Trainer on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts and add the coupon code at checkout.
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