Performance Testing for Triathletes

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2023

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

There are a number of lab-style performance tests that can give you insight into different aspects of your body and/or current fitness. Physiological testing includes VO2 max measurement, blood lactate testing, metabolic panels, and more. So what testing is worth your dollar? Will you benefit from knowing your numbers? And what can you do with the results? TriDot Coaches Jeff Raines and Chris Navin answer all of this and more! Listen to this week's episode to find out if you would benefit from performance testing. We are thrilled to have sailfish as the swim partner of TriDot Training. Head to sailfish.com to scout out your next wetsuit, swimskin, goggles and more! Use code sfc-tridot20 at checkout, for 20 percent off your new wetsuit.

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:17.3	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:34.1	Welcome to the TriDop Podcast.
0:36.3	We've got a great topic today.
0:38.4	There are all sorts of locations that offer performance testing for triathletes.
0:43.3	And I'll be asking two tri-dout coaches if performance testing is worth our time and money.
0:49.1	And we've got a new coach on the show for this one.
0:52.2	What will new to the show, definitely not new to triathlon coaching.
0:55.8	It's Tritout Coach Chris Navin from Chicago, Illinois.
1:00.1	Chris has raced over 100 triathlons and 250 endurance races.
1:04.2	He is a Kona finisher, a more than 38-time marathoner.
1:08.5	He's got over 20 Iron Man finishes to his credit,
1:11.7	ranking as high as ninth in the U.S.
1:13.7	and 33rd in the world
1:15.0	in his Iron Man age group rankings.
1:17.0	Chris is a level two USA triathlon certified coach
1:19.8	and head endurance coach
1:21.0	of four-star endurance and a team to end AIDS.
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