Episode Details

Q&A #91 - Training transfer effects between cycling and running; High-intensity training in Ironman preparation for time-poor athletes; Base-training "versus" HIIT 

• What are the cross-training (transfer) effects between cycling, running, and swimming? Where are the transfer effects strong and where are they weak? 
• For time-poor athletes, can a more high-intensity heavy training program translate to the required endurance for doing an Ironman?
• What are the considerations for finding the right balance between "base training" (low-intensity training) and HIIT (high-intensity interval training)?

  LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• Training and Competition Readiness in Triathlon
• Modelling the Transfers of Training Effects on Performance in Elite Triathletes
• Effects of Cross-Training. Transfer of Training Effects on VO2max Between Cycling, Running and Swimming
• Q&A #51 - What are the benefits of long rides? Can you get the same effects by pre-fatiguing the muscles with intensity?  
• Volume, intensity and physiological adaptations with prof. David Bishop | EP#215
• Q&A #88 - Polarised training or 80/20 - how to distribute moderate and high intensity work across the three disciplines

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