Training
The maximum metabolic steady-state: Definition, measurement, and application
Definition, measurement and application of the second physiological threshold or the maximum metabolic steady-state (MMSS).
Daniel Plews
Dr. Dan Plews has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has over 30 peer-reviewed publications. His athletes have won world and Olympic titles. He's also the 2018 Ironman Age Group World Champion (8:24:36)
Training
Eating Before your Workout – Carbohydrate vs Protein vs Fasted
What's the best time and what to eat before a workout to maximise your session.
Training
Training intensity distributions: From Polarized to Pyramidal models, specificity is key in Long Distance Triathlon
In the Ironman community, there is a lot of talk about training intensity distribution. In this blog, I am going to cover some of the basics around training intensity distribution, which is one of the key concepts you need to navigate in building up to your race. What is training intensity distribut
Training
The first aerobic threshold: Understanding and practically determining yours for endurance training
As endurance athletes, we spend a lot of time talking about our ‘thresholds’; “what’s your FTP?” is as ubiquitous in endurance circles as “what’s your bench?” is in strength sport. FTP – or functional threshold power.
Training
Recovery from a Zwift race: A physiological perspective
We, as endurance athletes in the world of the COVID-19, indoor-training dominated world, are perhaps more than ever having to make day-to-day decisions on how and when we should train, and how and when we should race. Many of us have had our A and B races canceled this year, or have had to shif
Exogenous ketones: Something to add to your recovery drink?
Exploring the potential of exogenous ketone supplementation for enhanced recovery and performance in endurance training.
Training
Why low intensity training needs to be of low intensity
If any of you have listened to Dan’s chat with Triathlon Taren on his podcast recently, you would have heard him talk about the importance of getting your zone 2 intensity right and ensuring that level 2 endurance training is at the correct physiological stress, i.e. below the first ventilatory (or
News & Racing
My Training Numbers to 8:24 at the 2018 Ironman World Championship
A detailed account of my Ironman World Championships 2018 winning performance, highlighting the effective strategies, high consistency, and intense training volume behind a new age-group course record.
Kona Gems – Recap from Age Group Ironman World Champion Dan Plews
Since Kona, it’s been all R and R, and it’s been just amazing and much needed. It’s been an incredible few weeks and crossing that finish line on October 13th felt like standing on the moon. I’m keen to share some thoughts, data and experiences on my #roadtokona, and it’s been nice to have the [&hel
News & Racing
From Ironman New Zealand to The Big Dance in Kona
The 3rd March 2018 was a big weekend and a very good one. It marked the 2018 Ironman New Zealand and a race I have had at the forefront of my mind for some time. Traditionally I have always competed in an Ironman race every second year, but this was the first time I had […]
Training
Polarised to Pyramidal Training Intensity Distribution: The Principle of Specificity is Key
Exploring the optimal training intensity distribution for Ironman triathletes comparing the benefits of polarised training to the emerging pyramidal model.
Training
Can Fit Athletes Really be Unhealthy? No Pain, No Gain
While fitness measures an individual's ability to perform a specific task, health denotes overall well-being; many athletes may be fit, but not necessarily healthy due to modern training and dietary habits.