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Wisdom Beyond the Race: Life Lessons Through A Lifetime Of Triathlon with Trivelo’s Gerard Donnelly
Joining me today is Gerard Donnelly from Trivelo Coaching, an Australian champion and podcast host. His podcast is a go-to for triathletes seeking insights from his seasoned journey in the sport. We’ll dive into life lessons from triathlon, smart training with technology, race focus, and the balance between short intense sessions and longer technique-focused ones. And, of course, get advice for those training for half or full Ironman events.
01:29 How the sport has changed in the past 30 to 40 years due to various evolutions
05:00 Getting ahead in technology helps coaches train athletes better
12:55 We’ve plenty of technology to test and train smartly, aiming for peak performance in races
15:44 Athletes should understand their body’s feelings along with data for better decisions during races and training.
22:01 What does perceived exertion look like for most athletes?
27:15 Form goggles provide solo training feedback, crucial for refining swimming technique
29:54 Avoid drifting and losing concentration during races
37:55 Key habits for faster triathlon swim times
41:57 The fitness component is the key to holding the form
49:20 Shorter intense sessions VS Longer technique-focused ones
53:10 What advice would you have for someone training for a half or full ironman?
58:10 A focused race plan lead to a positive experience and a more fulfilling life journey
Check out TriVelo Coaching on Instagram!
Visit TriVelo Coaching Website
Change your technique and swim smoother, easier freestyle in the Effortless Swimming membership:
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog
Want to work with me personally to improve your technique? Join my swim technique coaching here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/?el=blog
This podcast episode is brought to you by FORM Goggles. Use code ‘EFFORTLESS‘ on checkout to receive 15% off your FORM GOGGLES today.
http://formswim.com/effortless
Related Content:
How To Fix Your Swim Stroke
Watch the episode on YouTube:
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By Brenton FordJoining me today is Gerard Donnelly from Trivelo Coaching, an Australian champion and podcast host. His podcast is a go-to for triathletes seeking insights from his seasoned journey in the sport. We’ll dive into life lessons from triathlon, smart training with technology, race focus, and the balance between short intense sessions and longer technique-focused ones. And, of course, get advice for those training for half or full Ironman events.
01:29 How the sport has changed in the past 30 to 40 years due to various evolutions
05:00 Getting ahead in technology helps coaches train athletes better
12:55 We’ve plenty of technology to test and train smartly, aiming for peak performance in races
15:44 Athletes should understand their body’s feelings along with data for better decisions during races and training.
22:01 What does perceived exertion look like for most athletes?
27:15 Form goggles provide solo training feedback, crucial for refining swimming technique
29:54 Avoid drifting and losing concentration during races
37:55 Key habits for faster triathlon swim times
41:57 The fitness component is the key to holding the form
49:20 Shorter intense sessions VS Longer technique-focused ones
53:10 What advice would you have for someone training for a half or full ironman?
58:10 A focused race plan lead to a positive experience and a more fulfilling life journey
Check out TriVelo Coaching on Instagram!
Visit TriVelo Coaching Website
Change your technique and swim smoother, easier freestyle in the Effortless Swimming membership:
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog
Want to work with me personally to improve your technique? Join my swim technique coaching here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/?el=blog
This podcast episode is brought to you by FORM Goggles. Use code ‘EFFORTLESS‘ on checkout to receive 15% off your FORM GOGGLES today.
http://formswim.com/effortless
Related Content:
How To Fix Your Swim Stroke
Watch the episode on YouTube:
The post Wisdom Beyond the Race: Life Lessons Through A Lifetime Of Triathlon with Trivelo’s Gerard Donnelly appeared first on Effortless Swimming.