Carefully Curated Triathlon News for July 25, 2024

IN THIS EDITION…

  • 6 tips for becoming a more efficient fat burner
  • Rescript your self-talk for high performance
  • 5 ways to delay age-related decline in VO2max
  • Purpose-built bricks for better results
  • 3 drills for more relaxed freestyle

RELAX INTO SPEED

Relaxed swimmers are faster swimmers.  They’ll also swim further with less effort.

In this video, coach Brenton Ford shares 3 tips for becoming a more relaxed swimmer.

These drills will help you release the non-propulsive tension that squanders energy and inhibits your stroke technique.

BRICKS LEVELED UP

If there’s one type of workout that should be prioritized, it’s the brick.

Nothing prepares you for the physical and mental demands of racing like a well-executed bike-run session.

Check out Mike Fielder’s 4 proven brick workouts, each designed for a specific adaptation.  These sessions will condition you to the unique nature of triathlon and elevate your performance.

LOSE LESS MAX

Among the many unfair conditions suffered by aging athletes is the inevitable decline of VO2max.

While it can’t be stopped, the good news is that the age-related loss of aerobic capacity can be slowed.

Coach Jim Rutberg explains some of the physiology behind these changes and outlines 5 habits that help preserve aerobic capacity in masters athletes.

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MASTER MIND

In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, master coach Grant Giles describes how he helps athletes develop the mental skills critical for racing success.

He provides real-life examples of how to rescript your internal self-talk, and visualize overcoming the challenges that you’ll likely encounter on the racecourse.

Giles’ methods have been effectively employed by athletes of all levels.  They’ll help eliminate the mental roadblocks that can prevent you from reaching your full potential.

FAT FUEL

To become a faster long-distance athlete, you must improve your metabolic efficiency to better utilize fats as a fuel source.

Your body can metabolize multiple sources of energy, so it pays to look beyond using only carbs. By enhancing your ability to burn fat, you’ll unlock a nearly unlimited source of fuel and preserve glycogen for when you need it most.

Dr. Isabelle Nadeau outlines the benefits of hybrid fueling, and offers 6 ways to improve your metabolic efficiency.

QUICK HIITS:

  • Intentionally Better
    Rather than rush through your next pool session, follow Olivier Poirier-Leroy’s 3 simple rules for better swim workouts.  You’ll be amazed by what a difference they make!
  • Transitions
    For 18 years Peter Hurley led the American Bicycle Group, which manufactured triathlon’s ubiquitous Quintana Roo brand of bikes and wetsuits.  Tragically Peter passed away last week after a morning run.  He will be missed.