Scott DeFilippis and Carrie Lester are both professional triathletes and coaches. They are also partners, and Scott coaches Carrie. In this interview we discuss a number of training-related topics, the overarching training philosophy of the couple, and the experiences and influences that led to this philosophy. We also discuss how age-groupers should apply these concepts. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Scott's and Carrie's athletic and coaching careers and backgrounds

-Being coached and mentored by Brett Sutton of TriSutto

-The influence of Gerry Rodrigues on their swim training

-Scott's and Carries coach-athlete relationship and process

-A normal training week and changes to the norm during Covid-19

-Differences between males and females in training and training tolerance

-Advice for age-groupers 

 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• KIS Coaching
• 3 foundational elements that will make you swim faster with Gerry Rodrigues | EP#3
• Get your triathlon swim training right and avoid costly pitfalls with Gerry Rodrigues | EP#107
• The Trisutto Way of Triathlon Training with Carson Christen | EP#140

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