Episode Details

Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Tobias Haumann answer listener questions. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Is there a "round number bias" in training prescription, and what are the potential drawbacks of that? 

-The cost-benefit ratio of high-intensity intervals - are they really worth it? 

-Maintaining or developing the capacity to suffer in races

-A discussion on running power metrics and devices 

SHOWNOTES:

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

-Garmin Running Power

-Stryd white paper on running power

-Are we ready to measure running power? Repeatability and concurrent validity of five commercial technologies - Espejo et al. 2020

-Mallorca Training Camp 2025 

-Portugal Training Camp 2025

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