The Triathlon Hour Kristian Blummenfelt
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Feb 26, 2024 Podcast features Krisitan Blummenfelt discussing prioritizing Ironman World Championships and Olympics over PTO T100 series. Insights on training progress, race strategies, and immunity support. Also covers team challenges, competitive dynamics, triathlon favorites, and innovative gear discussions.
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VO2 Max and Threshold Training
- Blummenfelt's VO2 max testing revealed a high VO2 max but a lower threshold.
- He's focusing on extensive threshold sessions (e.g., 7 x 10 minutes) to close this gap.
Triathlon Discipline Development
- Long-course triathlon has seen a significant increase in interest and development.
- Short-course racing has also improved, but at a slower rate.
Run Training for Olympics
- For Olympic distance running, prioritize higher speed workouts around race pace.
- Include shorter intervals (1k, 400-500m) to improve speed without increasing injury risk.