Thanks for the great video. Looks like I hit that wall. Next week is my first 70.3. Also on a plant based life style. Was thinking for a few days on how to recover in a right way and came across your video. Thanks, man.
I've watched tons of vids over the years and very rarely find anything new to think about. I always run/swim a certain amount distance.. time is a much better way of looking at it. Thanks.
Hey G! Thanks for the comment - personally I find time to be more absolute, in the sense that if you know you need to do 10h of zone 2 in a week the distance is irrelevant (as well as activity in a sense - the heart does not know if we are running on flat, or hiking hard up a hill; it will beat at 155 either way)
It certainly is a puzzle to be sure. I have been pretty lucky that I can balance the volume of training that I do with a pretty questionable volume of sleep but I seem to recover from day to day. So I just keep hammering away
Forgot to mention water intake! Not drinking enough water can seriously freak one out, and for those who are not aware of how much they drink as soon as they do it it's a game changer!
As I am approaching endurance training again I am wondering about intermittent fasting, and its sustainability for this kind of lifestyle. It is a powerful tool and definitely something that everyone should do in my opinion...the benefits outweigh the costs by a million (especially for a type1 diabetic like me!). But in terms of fuelling super long sessions and strenuous efforts (I already lift weights and cycle, now I'll run again), then I think it's hard to maintain as a protocol.
Intermittent fasting can be great IME if used to enhance fatmax and if it's done with very lax paramenters on the eating "window" because no two days are alike. I personally do it a couple of times a week when i ride early or run early at a low intenisty, the other days i just go by feel. Another whole situation is in training for an ironman, then intermittent fasting is an absolute NO because you will tank your system by involuntarily causing a calorie deficit which is the only thing to avoid ime during ironman trianing. Consistency and having WAY MORE energy than what you need can only be a plus
How do you find training in Thailand? I'm considering moving back (but to Phuket/an island instead of Bangkok this time) but am really wary of the heat and humidity during the day.
Hey Navin! I liked training in Thailand a lot, but preferred Bali to be honest. Southern Thailand is either flat or SUPER STEEP climbs, so it’s hard to get solid 20-25 minute tempo efforts up climbs. The nature is amazing and the sea is awesome to swim in also. Downsides where the heat, the traffic, lack of pools (but the sea is even better). Now I’m back in Europe to get some massive rides in and hopefully get fit enough I can race
Sorry I look a bit "angry" 😅 in the vid, but the sun was super bright when I was filming haha!
Not at all. This is serious stuff. Thanks for this nice video. Your channel needs more promo, the content is of highest quality.
Great video. I’m a 64 year old newbie to triathlon. Really enjoy your content and manner. Keep it up!
Hey thanks Mike 🙌🙌
Thanks for the great video. Looks like I hit that wall. Next week is my first 70.3. Also on a plant based life style. Was thinking for a few days on how to recover in a right way and came across your video. Thanks, man.
I've watched tons of vids over the years and very rarely find anything new to think about. I always run/swim a certain amount distance.. time is a much better way of looking at it. Thanks.
Hey G! Thanks for the comment - personally I find time to be more absolute, in the sense that if you know you need to do 10h of zone 2 in a week the distance is irrelevant (as well as activity in a sense - the heart does not know if we are running on flat, or hiking hard up a hill; it will beat at 155 either way)
A great resource is “Endurance And The Pursuit Of Potential” podcast
It certainly is a puzzle to be sure. I have been pretty lucky that I can balance the volume of training that I do with a pretty questionable volume of sleep but I seem to recover from day to day. So I just keep hammering away
It’s all Very personal! Absolutely a PLUS if you can recover with limited sleep ❤️❤️
Forgot to mention water intake! Not drinking enough water can seriously freak one out, and for those who are not aware of how much they drink as soon as they do it it's a game changer!
Very true, especially during activity. The few times I’ve bonked it’s been mostly because of dehydration and not fueling
As I am approaching endurance training again I am wondering about intermittent fasting, and its sustainability for this kind of lifestyle. It is a powerful tool and definitely something that everyone should do in my opinion...the benefits outweigh the costs by a million (especially for a type1 diabetic like me!). But in terms of fuelling super long sessions and strenuous efforts (I already lift weights and cycle, now I'll run again), then I think it's hard to maintain as a protocol.
Intermittent fasting can be great IME if used to enhance fatmax and if it's done with very lax paramenters on the eating "window" because no two days are alike. I personally do it a couple of times a week when i ride early or run early at a low intenisty, the other days i just go by feel. Another whole situation is in training for an ironman, then intermittent fasting is an absolute NO because you will tank your system by involuntarily causing a calorie deficit which is the only thing to avoid ime during ironman trianing. Consistency and having WAY MORE energy than what you need can only be a plus
@@PatrickDelorenzi yeah that’s my stance too, it makes sense. I trust your experience, will follow your advice :-)
How do you find training in Thailand? I'm considering moving back (but to Phuket/an island instead of Bangkok this time) but am really wary of the heat and humidity during the day.
Also, have you done the Laguna Phuket Triathlon before?
Hey Navin! I liked training in Thailand a lot, but preferred Bali to be honest. Southern Thailand is either flat or SUPER STEEP climbs, so it’s hard to get solid 20-25 minute tempo efforts up climbs. The nature is amazing and the sea is awesome to swim in also. Downsides where the heat, the traffic, lack of pools (but the sea is even better). Now I’m back in Europe to get some massive rides in and hopefully get fit enough I can race
Humidity is pretty hardcore yes, between 11 am and 3 on its pretty hard to get anything productive in without getting TOASTED by the heat