Navigating High Performance in Athletics and Research

This chapter explores the speaker's dual role as a senior research associate at AUT University and their involvement in high-performance sports, particularly the women's Olympic kayak program in New Zealand. It covers their transition from triathlon to High Rocks and the implications for coaching elite athletes while emphasizing the significance of tailored training methods, performance analysis, and the balance between enjoyment and challenge in fitness. The discussion also highlights the importance of understanding physiological responses and training intensities to optimize performance across different endurance sports.