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4 Training Sessions You Shouldn't Be Doing (And 4 You Should) - Pt 2

Feb 25, 2025

Explore the hidden pitfalls of social training and the importance of having clear goals for every workout. Discover why regular testing can alleviate anxiety and help tailor your training for better results. Learn the significance of choosing the right training partners to maintain effective recovery sessions. The conversation also delves into balancing enjoyment with intensity and offers insights on how to recover effectively after races, ensuring a smooth return to training.

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Training in groups can create misunderstandings, leading to overexertion or misalignment of training goals among participants.

For triathletes, prioritizing moderate hill running sessions enhances strength while minimizing the injury risks of high-intensity workouts.

Allowing adequate recovery post-race or illness is crucial for both physical and mental readiness before resuming training.

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The Dangers of Group Training Sessions

Training in groups can often lead to misunderstandings regarding the session's intended purpose. If individuals are not aligned in their training goals, stronger riders may end up overexerting themselves while weaker participants struggle to keep up, resulting in a missed opportunity to achieve their set training objectives. An example shared highlights a miscommunication where a supposedly easy recovery ride turned into a high-intensity effort, proving that it's crucial to choose training partners who understand and respect each other's goals. Ultimately, it’s recommended to participate in group rides or runs only when they match your specific training needs and to prioritize individual sessions for sessions focused on recovery or low-intensity work.

Intro

5min

Choosing Training Partners Wisely

14min

Enhancing Triathlon Training Intensity Safely

10min

The Art of Recovery: Bouncing Back After Races

10min

Purposeful Training for Performance

9min

The Importance of Testing in Training

4min

Last week we went through 4 key sessions you absolutely MUST be including in your training program.

In part 2 of this episode, we’re going through 4 sessions you really should avoid as they could be a disaster for your training program.

PLUS as promised, we’re going to reveal what we think is the absolute BEST training session you can do.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Social Training: The Hidden Pitfall
06:40 - Understand Your Session's Goal
14:20 - Fun vs. Results: The Real Choice
19:25 - Intensity Overload: Stop Now
29:30 - Post-Race Trap: Don't Fall For It
39:35 - Purpose Lost: Training's Fatal Flaw
45:40 - The Ultimate Session: Revealed!

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