Next Level QuadPod

Final installment of our "How to Train" series. Today we sit down and discuss the particulars of how to prepare for your best run possible. We walk through how to structure your entire season from base to race and go over what your key workouts should look like at different times of the year. We also go over tips to help keep you healthy during the season and how to fuel your workouts.

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Sit down with the Team Next Level coaches as we discuss preparing to nail the bike leg of your next triathlon. We discuss planning out your season, things to work on, types of metrics to track and a bunch of other random stuff. This was a fun one, made even more enjoyable by a special guest host.

The majority of triathletes come to the sport lacking in their swim background.  Whether you're an adult onset swimmer, or haven't swam much since your youth the coaches of Team Next Level can help you better plan out your swim training so that  you show up to your next race fit and fast and ready to PR that swim leg.  We talk about all the ways to set up your training, what swim aids are useful (and how to use them), and how to get the most out of your swim.  This is part 1 of a 3 part series that will look at training for each of the three disciplines of triathlon.  Listen in and we are sure you'll find something to help improve your swim. #SwimSesh. 

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You can always do your best to control the controllables, but be prepared for the things that may happen in your race.  This week we sit down and brainstorm all of the things that might go wrong in your race and how to best deal with them.  As we go through each of the three disciplines we try and think of all the different things that might not go your way from getting kicked in the swim, to overheating and dealing with tummy trouble on the run.  Hopefully we are able to share some things that can help you plan for a more fun and enjoyable race your next time out.  

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This is a guest we've been waiting to have on for a while.  Dr. Jerry, the man, the myth, the legend, and the reason almost all of us here on the Quad Pod are involved in triathlon.  After loosening up with Rapid Fire, we dive into how Jerry got into the sport of triathlon, speedos and all.  We discuss his best and worst race experiences.  This is one not to be missed. If you like what you hear, please make sure to go check out Dr. Jerry's podcast (link below)

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The coaches kept this one short and sweet.  We discuss the results of our sweat test and how it'll impact our training and racing.  Then we discuss an exciting new program we are rolling out.  A program designed specifically for the beginner athlete who wants to get in shape for their first triathlon.  We go over all the details and how it will be helpful to have a group to make the journey more enjoyable alongside.  

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Welcome back to part 2 of our look into all of the data.  Today on the quad pod we discuss different training metrics found on popular data platforms such as CTL, TSB, ATL, HRV, Cardiac drift, efficiency factor along with others.  We also discuss weight and tracking it, sleep statistics that are important to performance.   At the end of this one we hope you have a better idea of what metrics are out there and possibly how to incorporate them into your training so that you know what the numbers represent and how to modify what you are doing to best serve you. 

If you have any questions please leave a comment below, or follow the link to our webpage and contact us.

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The Next Level Coaches really put their thinking hats on for this one.  Data surrounds us, and is unavoidable.  As an athlete there are apps, wearables, accessories, and tools that allow us to measure just about anything you'd like to.  In this episode we dive into it all and wade through the information so we can help you understand what data is really important to track and act upon, and which data might not be as helpful as it's made out to be.  Part 1 of this multipart series starts off discussing heart rate and how we can use it to help us set training zones.  We then get into power based training and how blood lactate might even be helpful to some of you.  We do our best to cover material in an easy to understand way that will hopefully be beneficial to all of our listeners.  

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Today we bring in one of the OG members of Team Next Level.  Yvonne has been part of the Next Level Family for a long time and shares some of her lessons learned (remember your shoes) and how to's when it comes to fitting triathlon into your busy life.  In addition to all the tips and tricks, Yvonne is just a fun person to help keep the laughs rolling.   Sometimes we forget that triathlon is a sport for all of us, and Yvonne reminds us that as a mother of two, a recent grandmother, business manager of three PT clinics, vegan, and narcoleptic (I'm not making this stuff up folks), that if you commit to  your goals, the sky is the limit.  

Tonight's drink- a selection of 18 year old scotch on the rocks

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Today we are joined by former professional triathlete Aaron Birch.  Aaron was a force in the local tri scene as he moved through the ranks.  He tried his hand at the pro level and found out that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be.  On the pod, we discuss how he got to the point of being able to call himself a professional, and what it was like competing against the best in the world.  Aaron spoke candidly and openly about his history in the sport, what it took to make it into the pro ranks, and what ultimately led to him making the decision to leave the sport.  As always with our guests, we hit him with our rapid fire round of questions at the end.  I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.  

Also, we are floating around possible new names for the podcast.  We share two that are in the running.  Leave a comment on which one you like more, or share your own suggestion. 

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