Dr. Will O'Connor takes us through the nuances of using running power in training. Will and Dirk get into the scientific side of power meters, discuss the accuracy and data consistency from devices like Stryd and other wearables, and learn how to use critical power zones to break down the metabolic costs of running variable terrain. Will also touches on some of the lessons in his Fundamentals of Running Power TrainingPeaks University course.
Will is a running scientist and former triathlete based in New Zealand. He drew on his background in organic chemistry to complete a Ph.D. in Sport & Exercise Science from Massey University, where his research investigated metabolic flexibility and ketogenic diets in ultra-endurance performance. Will competes at the elite level in ultrarunning events — he's used a run power meter since day one — and is a coach and host of the "Running with Dr Will" podcast.
Season 6 Ep 3 — Kristin Armstrong: Navigating an Era of Wearables, Data & Social Platforms
Season 6 Ep 2 — Exploring Joe Friel's 40-Year Coaching Evolution
Season 6 Ep 1 — How Sociology of Sport Impacts Coaching with Brian Gearity
Season 5 Ep 12 — Building Strength and Durability in Endurance Athletes With Chris Lee
Season 5 Ep 11 — Youth Development and Age-Appropriate Progression with Lance Watson
Season 5 EP 10 — Triathlon Offseason Training Secrets with Mike Ricci
Season 5 Ep 9 — What Coaches & Athletes Should Know About the Business of Endurance Coaching
Season 5 Ep 8 — The Intersection of Cycling & Sailing: Ben Day's Journey to the America's Cup
Season 5 Ep 7 — Mental Health Disorders in Ultra Endurance Athletes with Jill Colangelo
Season 5 Ep 6 — 5 Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make for Weight Loss with Renee Eastman
Season 5 Ep 5 — Dynamic Loading, Physiological Testing and Effective Range with Gordo Byrn
Season 5 Ep 4 — Manaslu and Ultrarunning at 75 with David Babbitt and Coach Land Heintzberger
Season 5 Ep 3 — The Habits to Running Healthy and Lifelong with Coach Amanda Brooks
Season 5 Ep 2 — NVDM's Secrets to Training Triathletes with Natasha van der Merwe
Season 5 Ep 1 — How Zone 2 Biochemistry Powers Athletes' Biomechanical Energy with Iñigo San Millán
Season 4 Ep 12 — Training for World-Class Skimo and a Leadville MTB 100 Podium with John Gaston
Season 4 Ep 11 — The Essentials of Training Plans with David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald of 80/20 Endurance
Season 4 Ep 10 — The Moxie & Grit of Pro Mother, MTB Racer and Coach Sonya Looney
Season 4 Ep 9 — Triathlon Peaking and Tapering with Craig Alexander, Plus Kona 2022 Predictions
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