Joe Friel - The Triathlon Training Bible Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Tag1WLu0qQ?si=ZDAq_m2sQQgyID66

In this episode, we're joined by Joe Friel, a legendary endurance coach and author of the best-selling book The Triathlon Training Bible. With over three decades of experience working with athletes of all levels, Joe shares invaluable insights on optimizing triathlon training, injury prevention, and the mental aspects that help athletes perform at their best. Whether you're a beginner just starting your triathlon journey or a seasoned athlete looking to fine-tune your regimen, Joe's expertise will help you elevate your training and achieve your goals.

Episode Highlights:

• What is Your Training Intensity? Learn why intensity matters and how it impacts your performance.

• Setting Training Zones: Joe explains how to establish training zones specific to swimming, cycling, and running.

• Intensity Distribution: Discover how balancing different intensities helps optimize performance.

• Lactate Acid Myth Buster: Joe clears up common misconceptions about lactate acid and its role in endurance sports.

• Using Math vs. Science on Fuel Switching: Dive into the science behind fuel management, including Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) and breathing frequencies.

• Retesting Protocols: Find out why retesting your training zones every three months can enhance your results.

• Setting Zones Based on Science: Learn how to create training zones using fuel sources, not just percentage calculations.

• VT1 and VT2 Explained: Understand the science behind VT1 and VT2, and their role in fat and carbohydrate oxidation.

Joe's insights will give you a scientific approach to enhancing your training and reaching peak performance!

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