Ep. 21: Adam Kelsall vs ChatGPT*: Can AI create a GOOD Otway Odyssey training plan?

About this episode

Jeremy and coach Adam Kelsall discuss the reliability of AI-generated training plans for cycling events.

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with his own coach, renowned Australian cycling coach Adam Kelsall, to tackle one of the hottest topics in sport right now: can you trust AI to build your training plan? Jeremy reveals he used a specialised AI tool, Manus, to create a full suite of training plans for every event at the Otway Odyssey. But with the finished product in hand, he lacks the confidence to actually follow it. This kicks off a fascinating conversation that is part-coaching session, part-tech exploration, and part-scientific deep dive. Adam, coach to Commonwealth Games silver medallist Zoe Cuthbert and back-to-back U23 National Champion Harry Doye, puts both Jeremy’s methodology and the AI’s output under the microscope. The result is a masterclass in training theory and a relatable exploration of the classic athlete’s dilemma: should you follow the sensible plan, or the one your ego wants? Key Topics & Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Jeremy introduces Adam Kelsall and the premise of the episode: Adz vs AI. (01:11) - Adam’s Credentials: Adam discusses his current roster of elite athletes, including Zoe Cuthbert, Harry Doye, Alana Fletcher, and Tom Locke, and the…

People in this episode

Guest: Adam Kelsall

Topics covered

• AI in sports training
• training plans
• cycling
• athlete's dilemma
• sports science

Keywords

• Otway Odyssey
• Manus
• training theory
• physiological demands

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Manus, XC, Enduro, Downhill, U23, Otway Odyssey

Books & works: The Demands of Different Disciplines

Places: Europe

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