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The overlooked triathlon skills every athlete needs with Alison Freeman
Description
Erin sits down with Alison Freeman, a USATriathlon Level 3 coach, author of Unlocking Triathlon, and co‑owner of NYX Endurance, to uncover the hidden skills that turn good training into great race results. Alison breaks down why run efficiency, cadence, pacing, and fueling are true performance levers—and how mastering them can give you “free speed” without adding mileage.
You'll walk away with concrete strategies to uplevel your triathlon game.
Key Takeaways
- Run like Superman: Forward‑leaning hip posture creates a stacked joint chain that lets tendons return energy as forward propulsion.
- Cadence matters: Small, consistent increases (≈4 spm) boost efficiency and reduce ground‑contact time.
- RPE is a skill: Trust your perceived effort, especially during the first 20 minutes of the run when data can be misleading.
- Fueling is practice: Treat nutrition as a repeatable skill; rehearse timing, amount, and hydration in training.
- Build pacing in layers: Start with a “no‑exceed” pace for the first two miles, then progressively harden the middle and finish strongest.
- Acclimation to effort: Gradually extend uncomfortable intervals to expand your mental “well” and improve race‑day confidence.
Links & Resources
- NYX Endurance website nyxendurance.com
- Book site –https://unlockingtriathlon.com/
- Training plans on TrainingPeaks – TrainingPeaks profile
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