Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Tobias Haumann answer listener questions.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Is there a "round number bias" in training prescription, and what are the potential drawbacks of that?
-The cost-benefit ratio of high-intensity intervals - are they really worth it?
-Maintaining or developing the capacity to suffer in races
-A discussion on running power metrics and devices
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts447/
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
-Stryd white paper on running power
-Are we ready to measure running power? Repeatability and concurrent validity of five commercial technologies - Espejo et al. 2020
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Nikki Bartlett is fresh off a fantastic 5th place finish in the Ironman World Championships in Nice. She joins us together with her wife and coach Bex Milnes to talk us through the race and the training leading up to the race.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Nikki's race strategy, and how the race played out for her
-Preparing for the specific demands of the Nice course
-How Nikki overcame injury issues and built her run fitness up again after a long time with no running
-A detailed look at Nikki's training leading into Nice, including key swim, bike and run sessions
-Benchmark 400 m swim TT, bike hour-power, and 5 km run to put Nikki's result in context
-Nikki's and Bex's advice for age-groupers going to race in Nice in 2025 or 2026
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts446/
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:
-Training talk with Bex Milnes | EP#353
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In this episode we discuss everything you need to know about training zones. We also discuss the first and second lactate and ventilatory thresholds.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Training zones as a communication tool
-How I use training zones (and how I don't use them)
-Not relying on training zones for training prescription
-Other common mistakes with training zones
-Lactate and ventilatory threshold testing and definitions
-Is one of lactate or ventilatory testing better than the other?
-Field test, training and race data based alternative to lactate and ventilatory testing
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts445/
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:
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CONTACT:
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