Training Talk with Natasha van der Merwe | EP#334

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

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

4.9 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 18 April 2022

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Natasha van der Merwe is a triathlon coach and professional triathlete with a background in professional tennis and coaching tennis. Originally from South Africa, Natasha is now based in Texas, where she has built a successful coaching program that caters to athletes of all levels, from beginners to professionals. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Natasha's coaching methodology -How her background in tennis and coaching tennis has helped her in triathlon coaching -Advice for age-groupers on how to improve their swim, bike, and run, respectively -How to fit in training and maximise positive training adaptations for time-crunched athletes -The balance of training load and recovery -The art and science of coaching SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts334/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using the free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator on precisionfuelandhydration.com. Book a free one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@precicionhydration.com and they will be happy to help. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Natasha's website, and personal and business Instagram Nick Bare's Ironman Prep Season 2 on Youtube (featuring Natasha) and a video featuring Natasha racing Ironman Florida 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	The Traathlon Show 334.
0:05.0	Hey, what's happy everybody and welcome back to another episode of that triathlon show.
0:22.7	The podcast presented by Scientific Traathlon.com.
0:26.1	I'm your host Michael, and on today's episode, I interview coach Natasha Vender Merva.
0:30.5	Natasha is a triathlon coach and a professional triathlete with a background in professional tennis
0:34.6	and also in coaching tennis players.
0:36.9	Among other things, we will discuss how her tennis background has helped her in her
0:42.0	triathlon coaching career.
0:43.8	And that is a very fascinating topic that I'm excited for you to hear.
0:47.9	But before that, a big thanks to our sponsors, Roka.
0:51.3	Roka produced exceptional quality triathlon wetsuits, trisuits, tinskins, goggles, performance sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. Roka. Roka produced exceptional quality triathlon wetsuits, trisuits, tumeskins,
0:54.6	goggles, performance sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.
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1:12.7	maximizes mobility in the water, which otherwise your shoulder mobility can be quite
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1:45.9	between your hips and your shoulders visit roca.com for shththths for 20% of your order and thank
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