38 Years of Triathlon Training Lessons in 67 Minutes

In this episode, we delve into the fundamentals of amateur athletic improvement by cutting through the modern "noise" of endless training theories. Drawing from decades of experience from Supercoach Gerard, we wanted to compare old-school methods with modern elite approaches to provide the BEST practical advice for age-group athletes.

This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly.

00:03 - Head Coach Gerard Donnelly’s 40-year career
02:23 - Letting go of old school methods
05:35 - Social media's impact on training
07:51 - Value of long endurance training
14:12 - Hill repeats in modern programs
18:39 - Insights from elite athlete interviews
25:52 - Consistency over intensity for amateurs
28:23 - What is ”Double Threshold Fever"
34:01 - Customizing training to individual needs
43:32 - Pacing lessons from World Tour riders
51:58 - The search for the perfect program
54:10 - Balancing data with body signals
59:18 - Decision-making for racing with injuries
01:10:29 - Gratitude segment and staying grounded

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