What Can Age Groupers Learn from Professional Triathletes?

About this episode

The episode discusses what age-group athletes can learn from professional triathletes, focusing on applicable training methods and race tactics.

With unprecedented access to professional triathletes through live race coverage, social media, and YouTube, it’s easier than ever to follow the training, racing, and recovery habits of the sport’s top athletes. But just because the pros are doing something doesn’t always mean it’s the right approach for age-group athletes. On this episode, former professional triathletes Mark Allen and Mirinda Carfrae break down the latest trends in professional triathlon and separate what’s truly useful from what’s better left to the elites. From training methods and race tactics to the newest gadgets and equipment, they discuss what age-group athletes can realistically apply to improve performance and what may not be worth the time, money, or effort. Tune in as Mark and Rinny share insights from racing at the highest level and explain how athletes of every ability can train and race smarter.

People in this episode

Guests: Mark Allen, Mirinda Carfrae

Topics covered

• professional triathletes
• age-group athletes
• training methods
• race tactics
• gadgets and equipment

Keywords

• triathlon
• age-group athletes
• training
• race tactics
• performance improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TriDot Triathlon Training

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