Coach and professional triathlete Melanie McQuaid (still going strong at 49) returns to That Triathlon Show for another interview, this time focusing on Ironman and 70.3 distance training and racing.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Mel's overall approach to training for long-distance triathlon
-Diving into specifics on swimming, biking and running
-What training looks like early in the year (right now) far from racing
-Pacing in long-distance triathlon
-Running biomechanics
-How Mel has stayed competitive as a professional athlete while approaching her 50th birthday
SHOWNOTES:
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