Andy Blow of Precision Hydration is on this week to share his experience about the importance of getting hydration right. We speak about actionable advice for athletes - especially those tackling long and hot events. 4:30 the hydration and nutrition big picture 8:00 the case...
Sport physiologist, coach, and co-author of the comprehensive HIIT Science book Paul Laursen is on the show this week to talk about the role and and mechanics of high intensity work in endurance training. 7:00 what is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 13:00 how does...
Andrew and I are launching a recurring episode format. Every few weeks, we'll collect the interesting and the novel pieces of kit or training or our own experiences that don't warrant a stand-alone show, and lump them into a digest. Here's our first. 1:30 Michael’s...
Monash University's Steph Gaskell comes on the show to discuss FODMAPs, and the role that this group of nutrients MAY play in gastric distress suffered by endurance athletes. 5:15 What are FODMAPs and what are some common food sources 7:30 Polyols (sugar alcohols) as used in SOME...
5:00 intensity, duration, and frequency 6:30 the decision tree 9:00 the role of frequency and duration in skill acquisition, running economy, and injury risk 14:15 Anders Eriksson’s ‘deliberate practice’ and the utility of being fresh when learning a new skill 16:00 the value of...
Andrew's back from Kona with stories of new and nearly-new tech that caught his eye on the big island. 3:45 new-ish Specialized Shiv 10:30 custom aero extensions 17:00 form goggles 22:00 platysens marlin 23:15 instabeat 24:45 omius headband 23:40 floe bottle 36:00 run to the...
With a hectic week of racing and travel, Andrew and Michael pull out the Way Back machine to have another listen of our slightly wonky, but potentially super useful episode on legal drafting in triathlon. In that episode Andrew and Michael talked all about drafting in...
Michael welcomes fellow Toronto-based triathlon coach and sports nutritionist Tara Postnikoff for chat about practical, every-day nutrition advice for endurance athletes. 3:00 your daily nutrition and what you may want to add to your current routine. Add vegetables: 7-10 cups per day Add protein in...
Andrew is back from Maryland with battle scars and tall tales. Learn about his encounters with jellyfish, wayward cyclists, and (typically) women's' undergarments. 2:30 book your accommodations early! 6:30 swimming with the (jelly) fishes 9:00 Andrew’s plan 10:00 trying to game the legal draft 10:30...
Michael talks about his first trail ultra experience. Using power to pace the effort, long race psychology, and how good lying down feels. 6:15 – kudos to the race directors 7:00 – time trialing vs racing 10:10 – pacing the race using power 17:45 –...