When to Ditch the Watch: Training Without Technology

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever left for your run and your watch battery was dead? Or gone for a group ride to notice your bike computer is still at home? Did it ruin your workout? If so, have no fear - Coaches Ryan Tibball and Will Usher join the podcast to break down training without technology. We have become so connected to our training gadgets that something will inevitably go wrong, and we need to know how to proceed. From intentionally training without your watch to tips for salvaging your workout when things malfunction, and even understanding the importance of listening to your body and how to execute RPE, Ryan and Will share all their tips! So the next time you find yourself with out your trusted technology, you'll be prepared to keep moving forward!

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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.
0:16.8	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.
0:34.4	Welcome to the TriDOT podcast.
0:36.9	Today we are talking about training, doing your swimming, biking, and running without
0:42.6	the technology.
0:44.2	Specifically, is there an occasion?
0:46.6	Is there a time in your training week, month, year where there is benefit or value in leaving
0:52.0	your data collecting devices at home and just training off
0:56.6	of field.
0:57.8	Very excited to get into this topic with two of our coaches and find out, is this something
1:01.5	we should be doing from time to time or should we always collect that sweet, sweet data?
1:07.0	Our two coaches on this conversation, the first one is Will Usher.
1:10.0	He's the head coach of precision coaching, a top-ranked triathlon team based in the UK.
1:14.5	And we also have Ryan Tibble, who is a respiratory therapist with coaching certifications for running triathlon and strength training.
1:22.4	Will, Ryan, welcome back to the show.
1:24.5	All right there. Please be here.
1:25.8	Hey, thank you.
1:26.7	And I am Andrew the average triathlete, voice to the people and captain of the middle of the show. All right. I am. Please feel. Hey, thank you. And I am Andrew the average triathlete,
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