Pieter Rijnders is a Belgian running, cycling and duathlon coach. He has worked with athletes at the highest level, including top duathletes Arnaud Dely and Maurine Ricour. In this interview we discuss Pieter's perspectives on training and coaching, and dive deep into specifics about duathlon training.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Pieter's approach to training and coaching
-Going into the weeds on duathlon training specifics (volume, intensity, key workouts etc)
-Specific examples of training weeks of world class duathletes Arnaud Dely and Maurine Ricour
-Transfer effects between run and bike training
-Training according to muscle fibre typology
-Top tips for amateur athletes and time-crunched athletes
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Pieter's Instagram (Toptimum Performance)
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The Science of Winning: Planning, Periodizing and Optimizing Swim Training - book by Jan Olbrecht
The Science of Running: How to find your limit and train to maximize your performance - book by Steve Magness
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