How He Added 100 Watts in Just 18 Months

In this case study episode, Jordy and Gerard analyze the remarkable progression of Ironman 70.3 athlete Ben, who has turned into an elite level of cyclist in less than two years.

20min Test: 249 to 349w

60min Speed: 37km/hr to 44km/hr

90km Time Trial: 2hrs38mins to 2hrs10mins​ ​

Despite battling persistent running injuries, Ben transformed from a novice cyclist into one of the sport's top end age groupers.

This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

00:00 - Introduction to Ben's 22-Month Case Study

01:03 - Ben’s Background: From Runner to Triathlete

02:08 - The 100-Watt Cycling Improvement Data

05:13 - Shifting Focus: Mastering Swimming and Cycling

07:53 - Training Adjustments for a Novice Cyclist

12:17 - Rapid Progression in Race Times