Since non-drafting triathlons are big time trials, and just about no one rides at the same pace as others, watching the pros, why do big groups form on the bike? It seems that a slow rider might be pushing beyond their limit trying to keep up and a fast rider might be riding slower than they could, wasting time, thinking they're saving their legs for the run(?).
Thoughts on barefoot style shoes for running (both for training and racing)? I see many people in the fitness and hiking community swearing by them, but I never really see pro triathletes using them. I have used the same model of Salomon trail runners for the past few years, wondering if I should make a switch? Are barefoot shoes something I should only care about if I have foot /ankle issues that cannot be otherwise fixed?
#gtncoachescorner Is it important to do a dynamic stretching warmup before cycling and swimming just like it is before running? In notice many cyclists and swimmers tend to just get on the bike or in the water without anything to precede it, but runners tend to do a lot of dynamic movement/drills before running.
#gtncoachescorner I've been a big fan of using clip on aero bars for years now. Recently however, I have noticed more and more people doing bike time trials in the "road bike" category and still doing 10 miles in good times (sometimes under 22 mins). Obviously these guys are great riders but it makes me wonder if it could be worth riding short triathlons without aero bars. I often struggle with stitch and cramps when running off the bike and perhaps the position on the drops might make it easier to transition into the run. Thoughts?
Hello, I'd like to know what are the time scales for seeing physiological changes with endurance training : I've been running for a bit more than a year and notice that some paces feel easier now than a year ago, but I'm startled when I see people running 4'30''/K with a HR of 140bpm - that pace sends me directly in the 180bpm !! Am I not running and cross training easy enough (I do 75% of maxHR which is 203 so around 153bpm) or does it just take years and years to see changes ? thank you !!
I've found that eating a light breakfast before the race is enough for me, nailing nutrition during the race has been far more important. I just prepare a bowl of greek yoghurt, peanut butter and chia seeds the night before and start eating it right after waking up. Also, accept that you'll sleep very poorly the night before the race, especially before an XTRI race. I've found that accepting that makes me a lot more relaxed the night before. Don't worry about only getting two or three hours of actual sleep, you'll still perform well. Just try to get enough quality sleep during the week leading up to the race.
Get up early, eat a full Bfast, fall back to sleep- in the car while waiting for transition to open. My new habit. You wake up and the coffee has kicked in and you are good to go!
For Triathletes who are getting older, muscle loss is inevitable. There are not enough hours in the day to recover the muscle through swim/bike/run training. Weights are the only way to recover that muscle loss.
5:42 unless you’re cycling backwards, you probably get enough aero gains even cycling uphill that it’s worth using the aero bars. I’ve seen so many people sit up as soon as the gradient goes above 0.5% and just give away free speed!
I believe, that i am a very nervous person and because of this i usually sleep very bad before a race. So I would prefer a breakfast. Usually it is coffee, bananas and bread (with peanut butter or jam).
Weight training will avoid injuries. That's key to the longevity of triathlon racing. When coaches see this it will transform the sport to greater heights. You see the pro's injured that lack weight training. If you don't have a good foundation you can't perform at your best.
Injuries are due to over training/bio mechanical imbalances due to fatigue. Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt for example don’t do any strength training and they’ve been dominating triathlon for years now
@@ironman140.6 And Gustav might lie about not doing strength training. Why should he share? Training routines are not TUE substance's list, which in my opinion must be disclosed to rivals and even potential rivals, so they are allowed to use same chemicals.
@@lisapet160the best athletes are certainly doping. As for TUEs, it's mostly a BS way to dope(in addition to the banned substances they're taking) and it's not like getting a TUE results in everyone else getting one too
#gtncoachescorner A question for Heather, Mark and James. Have any of you tried red light therapy? Red light therapy has been well known for aiding in both recovery and injuries. I was wondering if GTN could make a video on this, I don't recall this ever being addressed in any previous videos. It is a definite game changer in speeding up both recovery and injuries. Thank you!
#gtncoachescorner I am due to do my first IM70.3 in Cascais in october, i have never done one of this size before and most of the ones i have done are generally single transition areas. I am confused as to how the actual multiple bags for multiple transition areas work. Can you provide a bit of insight or advice on what to pack and how it all works as reading different websites gets confusing and slightly overwhelming.
Max of ~10KM if puncture on a sprint. 10KM out and 10KM back. Had to run the last 4KM of Deva Standard in bare feet a few years ago as I gave my wife my pitstop cannister as she had forgot hers. Of course she didn't puncture!
I had a flat with 2 miles left in a sprint duathlon bike leg. I got it changed in just under four minutes and ran my way back to first place. Definitely not race over!
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Since non-drafting triathlons are big time trials, and just about no one rides at the same pace as others, watching the pros, why do big groups form on the bike? It seems that a slow rider might be pushing beyond their limit trying to keep up and a fast rider might be riding slower than they could, wasting time, thinking they're saving their legs for the run(?).
Thoughts on barefoot style shoes for running (both for training and racing)? I see many people in the fitness and hiking community swearing by them, but I never really see pro triathletes using them. I have used the same model of Salomon trail runners for the past few years, wondering if I should make a switch? Are barefoot shoes something I should only care about if I have foot /ankle issues that cannot be otherwise fixed?
#gtncoachescorner Is it important to do a dynamic stretching warmup before cycling and swimming just like it is before running? In notice many cyclists and swimmers tend to just get on the bike or in the water without anything to precede it, but runners tend to do a lot of dynamic movement/drills before running.
#gtncoachescorner I've been a big fan of using clip on aero bars for years now. Recently however, I have noticed more and more people doing bike time trials in the "road bike" category and still doing 10 miles in good times (sometimes under 22 mins). Obviously these guys are great riders but it makes me wonder if it could be worth riding short triathlons without aero bars. I often struggle with stitch and cramps when running off the bike and perhaps the position on the drops might make it easier to transition into the run. Thoughts?
Hello, I'd like to know what are the time scales for seeing physiological changes with endurance training : I've been running for a bit more than a year and notice that some paces feel easier now than a year ago, but I'm startled when I see people running 4'30''/K with a HR of 140bpm - that pace sends me directly in the 180bpm !! Am I not running and cross training easy enough (I do 75% of maxHR which is 203 so around 153bpm) or does it just take years and years to see changes ? thank you !!
I've found that eating a light breakfast before the race is enough for me, nailing nutrition during the race has been far more important. I just prepare a bowl of greek yoghurt, peanut butter and chia seeds the night before and start eating it right after waking up. Also, accept that you'll sleep very poorly the night before the race, especially before an XTRI race. I've found that accepting that makes me a lot more relaxed the night before. Don't worry about only getting two or three hours of actual sleep, you'll still perform well. Just try to get enough quality sleep during the week leading up to the race.
Get up early, eat a full Bfast, fall back to sleep- in the car while waiting for transition to open. My new habit. You wake up and the coffee has kicked in and you are good to go!
Exactly!
Could do a biphasic sleep: wake up after a few hours, eat a carb heavy meal, sleep for another few, and out you go :) works like a charm
For Triathletes who are getting older, muscle loss is inevitable. There are not enough hours in the day to recover the muscle through swim/bike/run training. Weights are the only way to recover that muscle loss.
5:42 unless you’re cycling backwards, you probably get enough aero gains even cycling uphill that it’s worth using the aero bars. I’ve seen so many people sit up as soon as the gradient goes above 0.5% and just give away free speed!
0.5% isn't even a false flat😂 Who's sitting up then?
I believe, that i am a very nervous person and because of this i usually sleep very bad before a race. So I would prefer a breakfast. Usually it is coffee, bananas and bread (with peanut butter or jam).
Weight training will avoid injuries. That's key to the longevity of triathlon racing. When coaches see this it will transform the sport to greater heights. You see the pro's injured that lack weight training. If you don't have a good foundation you can't perform at your best.
Injuries are due to over training/bio mechanical imbalances due to fatigue. Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt for example don’t do any strength training and they’ve been dominating triathlon for years now
You know nothing about Ironman training with your comment. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. Btw did Kristian Blummenfelt have an injury in the US PTO... mmm
@@ironman140.6 And Gustav might lie about not doing strength training. Why should he share? Training routines are not TUE substance's list, which in my opinion must be disclosed to rivals and even potential rivals, so they are allowed to use same chemicals.
@@lisapet160the best athletes are certainly doping. As for TUEs, it's mostly a BS way to dope(in addition to the banned substances they're taking) and it's not like getting a TUE results in everyone else getting one too
#gtncoachescorner A question for Heather, Mark and James. Have any of you tried red light therapy? Red light therapy has been well known for aiding in both recovery and injuries. I was wondering if GTN could make a video on this, I don't recall this ever being addressed in any previous videos. It is a definite game changer in speeding up both recovery and injuries. Thank you!
Great show as usual, thanks 👍
Our pleasure!
#gtncoachescorner I am due to do my first IM70.3 in Cascais in october, i have never done one of this size before and most of the ones i have done are generally single transition areas. I am confused as to how the actual multiple bags for multiple transition areas work. Can you provide a bit of insight or advice on what to pack and how it all works as reading different websites gets confusing and slightly overwhelming.
Max of ~10KM if puncture on a sprint. 10KM out and 10KM back. Had to run the last 4KM of Deva Standard in bare feet a few years ago as I gave my wife my pitstop cannister as she had forgot hers. Of course she didn't puncture!
I had a flat with 2 miles left in a sprint duathlon bike leg. I got it changed in just under four minutes and ran my way back to first place. Definitely not race over!
Two big pancakes soaked in honey butter in a plastic container 2 hours before race, never failed me in triathlon or ultra running.
Food !
Not going far without any fuel
500 meters of elevation in a sprint just seems cruel
Sleep when your 💀 nobody sleeps the night before a race right?
Can we ask Heather to talk slower? Just compare how many words Mark is telling per minute compared to her…
Slow your video down. Everyone has a different cadence and that's ok