Understanding Base Training aka the Preseason

In this episode we review Quintana Roo's Service Course BikeLink to my build up of the Quintana Roo Service Coursehttps://youtu.be/1DVTJZjhgKY

In this episode we continue our discussion on recovery with a look at how Garmin can help us manage our recovery.

In this episode we look at recovery from training. What it is, how it helps you, and how you can add recovery to your training plans. 

In this episode we define training load and how you can calculate it. We then discuss how it relates to Garmin's Exercise load. Lastly we discuss how we can use this data to drive our training.

In this episode, we examine base training and how you can structure your workouts to bridge the gap between off-season and racing season. We explore what does base training look like? What are the key exercises you should be doing for base training? How can you improve your workouts by making them more diverse?

The episode offers guidance on triathlon training, with a specific focus on understanding and utilizing FTP to improve performance. We delve into FTP, explaining what it is, how it's determined, and why it's important for training. FTP is the maximum power output an individual can sustain for about an hour and is key to setting training zones. Methods for measuring FTP are discussed, including lab testing (lactate threshold, gas exchange analysis) and estimation methods using heart rate (HR) and power. We provide examples of how to calculate training zones based on estimated FTP for both HR and power.

In this episode we cover the different training zones for cycling and how we can apply them to the season.

The podcast episode is about getting started in triathlon, with a focus on biking skills. Skills covered include clipping in, shifting, braking, descending, and cornering.

The podcast episode focuses on swimming technique for beginner triathletes.It emphasizes the importance of structured training with warmup, technique drills, fitness sets, and cool down.Common mistakes like swimming long distances without focus on technique are highlighted.It covers specific workout structures and drills for improving swimming efficiency and speed.

In this episode we continue our discussion on getting started in triathlon. This week we focus on swimming technique. Swimming is a technique-driven sport, and learning to swim as an adult is challenging due to the decrease in myelin production with age. We break down the mechanics of the freestyle stroke, including extension, catch, pull, recovery, kicking, and breathing.