February 11, 2021

Q&A #125 - Adding bike, run and strength training in place of swimming; When to train to current ability level and when to train to target ability level; Adventure racing

37 minutes

With pools being closed, what is the best way of substituting swimming with bike, run and strength training?
When should you train to your current ability level (e.g. training zones based on a recent race or test) vs. train according to your target ability level (e.g. training to a goal race pace or power)?
Training priorities for adventure racing

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Scientific Triathlon website
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Frequency vs. Duration - Mikael Eriksson on the Endurance Innovation podcast

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February 11, 2021

Q&A #125 - Adding bike, run and strength training in place of swimming; When to train to current ability level and when to train to target ability level; Adventure racing

37 minutes

Q&A #125 - Adding bike, run and strength training in place of swimming; When to train to current ability level and when to train to target ability level; Adventure racing

With pools being closed, what is the best way of substituting swimming with bike, run and strength training?
When should you train to your current ability level (e.g. training zones based on a recent race or test) vs. train according to your target ability level (e.g. training to a goal race pace or power)?
Training priorities for adventure racing

LINKS AND RESOURCES: