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Altitude camps and racing at altitude with Andrew Simmons | EP#210

Andrew Simmons is founder and Head Coach of Lifelong Endurance in Denver, Colorado. He joins us to discuss all things altitude, from going up to altitude for a training camp to gain physiological advantages, to dealing with having to race at altitude despite normally residing at sea level.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

The physiology of training and racing at altitude
The theory and application of altitude training camps
Going to altitude to race
Considerations for athletes living at altitude year-round
Altitude tents and masks

TTS205 - Training talk with world-class cyclist Amber Neben and coach Tim Cusick

Training talk with world-class cyclist Amber Neben and coach Tim Cusick | EP#205

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

TTS204 - Fatigue management with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin

Fatigue management with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#204

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?

Training for time-crunched athletes with Conrad Goeringer | EP#202

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

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How to use intensity smartly and allocate intensity to the three disciplines on a low-volume training plan

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The hierarchy of swimming, biking, and running when time is scarce

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Time-saving strategies to make the most of the time that you do have available

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Base training: off-season do’s and dont’s with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201

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?

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Should you take time completely off training?

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Methodologies for structuring your base training

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Common mistakes to avoid in base training

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Considerations other than training to make the most of your base training phase

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TTS200 - Training talk with Mikael Eriksson and Menachem Brodie

Training talk with Mikael Eriksson and Menachem Broadie | EP#200

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

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Seeing the big picture and setting long-term goals⠀

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The correct execution of low- and high-intensity workouts, respectively⠀

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An example training week for somebody training ~8 hours per week

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How to keep your training sustainable for the long term⠀

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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”

TTS198 - Training structure, periodisation and the science of winning with Jan Olbrecht, PhD

Training structure, periodisation and the science of winning with Jan Olbrecht, PhD | EP#198

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

TTS197 - How wind and air resistance impacts running with Evan Schwartz of Stryd

How wind and air resistance impacts running with Evan Schwartz of Stryd | EP#197

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?

TTS196 - Training for Xterra and off-road triathlon with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid

Training for Xterra and off-road triathlon with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid | EP#196

Melanie McQuaid is an elite triathlete, five-time world champion (Xterra and ITU cross-triathlon), and coach. In this episode, she discusses the ins and outs of training for and racing Xterra and off-road triathlon.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

How Xterra/off-road triathlon demands are different from the demands of standard road triathlons
How these different demands impact training – how should an athlete change up their training if going from road triathlons to focusing on Xterra?
Training on the mountain bike and running trails – technical and physiological aspects
Advice for racing Xterra and off-road triathlons – what are the most important things to consider?
Gear – what gear do you need and what should you consider when selecting gear?

TTS192 - Scientific Triathlon coach Lachlan Kerin

Scientific Triathlon coach Lachlan Kerin | EP#192

Lachlan Kerin is an Australian triathlon coach, professional triathlete, and the newest member of the Scientific Triathlon team. He has over 50 professional IRONMAN 70.3 races to his name, has experience from working with some of the best coaches in the world, and among other accomplishments, has set 3 bike course records in IRONMAN 70.3 races.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

Lachlan’s training methodology – how does a professional long-distance triathlete train?
What he has learnt from being coached by coaches like Cam Brown, Grant Giles, and professor Paul Laursen
Advice for age-groupers on low-hanging fruit to pick and common mistakes to avoid
Lachlan’s coaching philosophy and methodology

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