Show Notes
In Episode 2 we continue straight on from our first episode on season planning, and dig deeper into how we plan out training phases, and the importance of doing so.
Using real world examples, we run through the science and art of mapping out training at different times of the year for different types of athletes.
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00:00 Introduction 02:09 Current Events 04:25 The Importance of Training Phases 07:21 Structuring Training Blocks 11:12 General Preparation Phase Insights 15:30 Monitoring Training Load and Adaptation 20:40 Empowering Athletes with Knowledge 26:26 Transitioning to Build Phase Training 28:09 Race Preparation Strategies 32:19 The Importance of Training Phases 33:38 Heat and Altitude Training 40:10 Real-World Training Examples 47:36 Balancing Training and Racing 53:25 Key Takeaways and Future Directions
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