Q&A #62 - Sprint Interval Training during the off-season; Poor correlation between 20-minute power and race performance

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

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🗓️ 28 November 2019

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Q&A #62 - Sprint Interval Training during the off-season; Poor correlation between 20-minute power and race performance What is Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and why might you want to include it in your training? Is the off-season a good time to incorporate SIT? My race performances and fitness improve, but my 20-minute power remains the same - why is this? The importance of knowing the composition of power and understanding changes in aerobic and anaerobic contribution LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Sprint Interval Training with Jerome Koral | EP#151 Interval Training - Science and Application part 3 with prof. Paul Laursen | EP#163 Scientific Triathlon Training Zones calculator FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 INSCYD testing SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS. 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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free. RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. 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	Hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to That Traathlon Show, the podcast presented by
0:06.1	Scientific Traathlon.com. I'm your host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 62.
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0:28.7	Because hydration is not just about replacing the fluid that you lose, but also you need at some
0:35.1	point to replace some of the electrolytes that you may lose, especially
0:39.3	sodium in your sweat. And when workouts get longer and hotter, so for example, many of you
0:47.1	will be doing those kinds of workouts during your indoor bike sessions this time of year.
0:52.2	But some of you in the southern hemisphere might be approaching racing season and the races
0:56.0	are the really the most critical parts where you really need to think about whether you
1:01.5	are adequately replacing the sodium lost.
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