Q&A #10 - Why 80/20 training is NOT the best way to train for time-crunched age-group triathletes
Q&A #10 - Why 80/20 training is NOT the best way to train for time-crunched age-group triathletes What do you miss out on, if anything, by following a sweet spot based training approach versus an 80/20 approach? Should you keep your TSS constant as you change your approach to training? Flaws in studies used as evidence of 80/20 training LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Case study: How David qualified for Kona by training smarter and getting the details right | EP#130 80/20 Triathlon (revisited) with Matt Fitzgerald | EP#152 80/20 Triathlon: Get Faster By Training Slower with David Warden | EP#121 Q&A #3 - The validity of 80-20, how easy is easy, and different types of interval workouts Polarized training has greater impact on key endurance variables than threshold, high intensity, or high volume training Training-Intensity Distribution During an Ironman Season: Relationship With Competition Performance Six weeks of a polarized training-intensity distribution leads to greater physiological and performance adaptations than a threshold model in trained cyclists SPONSORS: Stac - The Stac Zero is the world's quietest bike trainer. No noise and no tire wear, since it doesn't even touch the tire! It is also very portable and affordable. Even more so when using the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW for 20% off when you buy your Stac bike trainer (any of the models). ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Now shipping directly from the UK and EU. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW. RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at [email protected] or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
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Show Notes
Q&A #10 - Why 80/20 training is NOT the best way to train for time-crunched age-group triathletes
- What do you miss out on, if anything, by following a sweet spot based training approach versus an 80/20 approach?
- Should you keep your TSS constant as you change your approach to training?
- Flaws in studies used as evidence of 80/20 training
- That Triathlon Show website
- Coaching
- Training Plans
- Case study: How David qualified for Kona by training smarter and getting the details right | EP#130
- 80/20 Triathlon (revisited) with Matt Fitzgerald | EP#152
- 80/20 Triathlon: Get Faster By Training Slower with David Warden | EP#121
- Q&A #3 - The validity of 80-20, how easy is easy, and different types of interval workouts
- Polarized training has greater impact on key endurance variables than threshold, high intensity, or high volume training
- Training-Intensity Distribution During an Ironman Season: Relationship With Competition Performance
- Six weeks of a polarized training-intensity distribution leads to greater physiological and performance adaptations than a threshold model in trained cyclists
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