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Q&A #90 - Cycling cadence physiology and training revisited; Running dynamics metrics

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

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

4.9 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2020

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Q&A #90 - Cycling cadence physiology and training revisited; Running dynamics metrics The physiological effects of cycling at different cadences  Why is heart rate high during high cadence cycling?  Cycling training at low and high cadences Running dynamics (stride length, vertical oscillation and ratio, ground contact time and left/right balance, etc.) - are they useful?    LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans Q&A #31 - Cycling cadence in training and racing - the scientific and anecdotal evidence Effects of Cycling Training at Imposed Low Cadences - A Systematic Review Relation between preferred and optimal cadences during two hours of cycling in triathletes A physiological counterpoint to mechanistic estimates of “internal power” during cycling at different pedal rates Neuromuscular, metabolic, and kinetic adaptations for skilled pedaling performance in cyclists   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.   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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Hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to that triathlon show, the podcast presented by

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Scientific Triathlon.com. I'm our host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 90.

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Before we get into today's questions, big thanks to our sponsors and remember that by shopping

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keep coming out at the current frequency of two episodes per week. So that really helps when you

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And by this point, we are in early June.

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And actually, some races are starting to come up again.

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In particular, I've heard in the Nordics, and I know from some people that I coach there,

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that the races are starting to pop up. And I think that many other countries will soon follow.

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So if you are in race training mode again because you have a vague idea that maybe they will

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be racing in the next couple of months, then do pay attention to practicing specific race

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