Episode 128: Transitioning to Outdoor Training, Strategically Using Doubles, and Heart Rate Nuance
About this episode
This episode discusses strategies for outdoor training, the importance of environmental factors, and a nuanced approach to heart rate training.
In this week’s episode, we start with a timely reminder that sometimes it’s not your fitness -- it’s the elements (heat, humidity, wind) making everything feel harder. From there, we dive into practical strategies for building outdoor durability, staying safe on the roads, and knowing when to take things inside. We break down fueling through the lens of habit-building, why doubles can be a powerful (and realistic) way to build volume, and how to approach training by feel over data. We also touch on mountain biking as a sneaky performance tool, priority shifts in the specific prep phase, Ironman swim strategies, and a more nuanced take on heart rate zones. We wrap with a mindset shift from “or” to “and,” unpacking why your best and worst days almost never come down to just one thing. Check it out! To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use this form or email: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
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