Joel Filliol, coach of the #JFTcrew (Katie Zaferes, Vincent Luis, Vasco Vilaça, Jelle Geens and others), returns to the podcast to discuss training, performance, and the ever-increasing level and demands of short-course triathlon. 

       

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-How has triathlon and the demands of the sport developed in the last few years?

-The impact of the Olympics and the phase of the Olympic cycle on training and racing planning and periodisation

-Learnings and discussion points from the Paris Test Event

-Being consistently good, not over-emphasising peaking

-Tapering protocols

-Technology and science - what's the signal and what's the noise

-The importance of psychology 

-Tips for age-group athletes on how to improve their swim, bike and run training

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts409/

 

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Joel's Instagram, Twitter, and website

• World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172

• Vasco Vilaça | EP#401

 

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CONTACT:

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