It’s safe to assume most athletes aren’t testing enough… why? Because the amount of testing you could be doing that would “aid” your performance is mind-blowing to most athletes.

And no, we’re not just talking about VO2 max/lab testing here, we’re talking about the value in field testing. We’ve seen FTP testing getting a bit of a bad rap recently, so in this episode we dissect why that should NEVER be the case and how testing properly will transform your potential as an athlete.

We also discuss preparing for your first half marathon or marathon, we explain again the specific reasons we don’t like ERG mode, where you can find time gains as an athlete, removing race day nerves, being a data person or a “racer”.. Or both? And finding the right balance as an athlete.

The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. Your hosts are Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly.

Timestamps:

00:18 - Introduction

01:00 - Gratitude

05:32 - Discussing Race Results Around The World

11:30 - Is It Worth Going Into A Race If You Are Underprepared?

15:10 - Why We Don’t Like Erg mode

19:20 - Erg Mode: Doesn’t Allow Flexibility

21:53 - The (Underestimated) Value of Constant Field Testing

26:38 - Your Training Program Needs To Change With Your Improved Fitness

29:01 - Changing Your Mindset Around Testing

31:00 - Why This Matters For Race Day

33:35 - 3 Things You Can’t Do In A Lab Test

36:15 - Why Data is a Huge Confidence Booster

37:40 - We Practice The “Right” Execution

42:15 - Data Helps Make Informed Decisions

44:46 - Use Your Numbers to Your Advantage 

48:10 - Set Yourself Up For PB

50:00 - Becoming A Balanced Athlete

51:00 - Planning Creates Better Race Outcomes

52:27 - The Ingebrigtsen Method

53:43 - The Race Is The Time To Do A PB

55:00 - There Is No One Rule For Racing

56:45 - Anything Extreme is Unsustainable

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