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That Triathlon Show

Craig Kirkwood - Coach of Hayden Wilde and Sam Tanner | EP#220

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 10 February 2020

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Craig Kirkwood is a former elite runner, Kona finisher, and coach of age group and elite triathletes and runners like Hayden Wilde and Sam Tanner. In this episode he discusses his coaching methodology and thoughts on training strategies in particular for draft legal racing at the elite level as exemplified by Hayden Wilde.     IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Craig's general coaching methodology -Coaches and methods that influenced him as a young runner -The training of Hayden Wilde -Group training vs. solo training, and why solo training works really well for Hayden -The balance of volume and intensity -Advice for age-group athletes   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts220/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: CK Coaching - Facebook Page, Instagram, Website Elite triathlon episode archive on That Triathlon Show    RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0

I think being able to get out there and do big chunks of hard work alone is hugely valuable mentally as well as physically,

0:08.5

and that you're not sitting on the wheel drafting or you're not sitting in a group of runners.

0:12.1

You've actually got the wind on your nose and you're grinding hard.

0:18.8

The Traflon Show 220.

0:34.2

Hey, what's up, everybody, and welcome back to another episode of That Traathlon Show, the podcast

0:40.4

presented by Scientific Traathlon.com. I'm your host Michael and on today's episode I into Coach Craig

0:47.4

Kirkwood. Craig is a former elite runner. He's a Kona finisher and a coach of elite and age group draft athletes and runners,

0:57.9

where probably his most famous athletes are Hayden Wilde, who is a very exciting up-and-coming

1:05.7

draft legal triathlete from New Zealand and Sam Tanner, who is a mid-distance runner.

1:12.0

So in this interview he discusses his coaching methodology and thoughts on the training

1:17.2

strategies that in particular Hayden Wilde uses to get to the highest level at the draft

1:25.1

legal racing scene.

1:28.1

Before that, big thanks to our sponsors, precision hydration.

1:32.8

Two weeks ago in episode 218, we had founder Andy Blow back on the podcast.

1:38.3

So I highly recommend that you go and listen to that if you haven't already,

1:41.5

because they will give you a great picture of what

1:44.2

precision hydration is all about it's both practical and scientifically informed information the

1:52.0

advice that andy gives is always very actionable and pragmatic so that's there are plenty of

1:59.0

reasons why i really enjoy talking with andy and the same goes for not just hydration and nutrition, but just training in general.

2:06.4

And we've had those discussions as well, both on the podcast and off the podcast.

2:10.7

But that's a great way to get to know precision hydration as a brand and as a company.

2:15.9

So episode 218, go back and listen to that. And if you want to try precision hydration as a brand and as a company so episode 218 go back and listen to that and if you

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