38 Years of Triathlon Training Lessons in 67 Minutes

In this episode, we delve into the fundamentals of amateur athletic improvement by cutting through the modern "noise" of endless training theories. Drawing from decades of experience from Supercoach Gerard, we wanted to compare old-school methods with modern elite approaches to provide the BEST practical advice for age-group athletes.

This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly.

00:03 - Head Coach Gerard Donnelly’s 40-year career

02:23 - Letting go of old school methods

05:35 - Social media's impact on training

07:51 - Value of long endurance training

14:12 - Hill repeats in modern programs

18:39 - Insights from elite athlete interviews

25:52 - Consistency over intensity for amateurs

28:23 - What is ”Double Threshold Fever"

34:01 - Customizing training to individual needs

43:32 - Pacing lessons from World Tour riders