Episode Details

Q&A #22 - How to improve swim pacing, modify Red Mist workouts, and a beginner's guide to training zones and physiological terms  

• How to become better at pacing when swimming
• How to adjust the Classic Red Mist swim session to your current swim ability
• The few, simple things beginners need to know and care about when it comes to training
• Different training zone system options for beginners
• A beginners' guide to some key physiology terms

  LINKS AND RESOURCES:  

• That Triathlon Show website 
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• Swim training structure the Swim Smooth way with Paul Newsome (part 1) | EP#132
• Swim training structure the Swim Smooth way with Paul Newsome (part 2) | EP#133
• FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169
• Training Zones calculator (spreadsheet)
• Training Zones part 1: Swimming | EP#27
• Training Zones part 2: Cycling | EP#29
• Training Zones part 3: Running | EP#30

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