In Part 2 of our conversation with legendary coach Joe Friel, Adam and Joe discuss four key topics around training for older athletes: Consistency, Intensity, Motivation, and Habits.

IN THIS EPISODE

4 Takeaways for Older Athletes
The Value of Consistency
The only 3 things an athlete can focus on
Intensity - balancing hard days and easy days
"Recovery on Demand"
Motivation changes for older athletes
Maintaining good habits with age

LINKS

Suggestions for the Aging Athlete - Joe Friel
Motivation: Thoughts on Training #5: Motivation - Joe Friel
Consistency: Thoughts on Training #3: Consistency Is Key - Joe Friel
FastTalk, Joe’s New Training Bible
Joe Friel’s Website and Books

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GUEST
For endurance athletes and coaches, Joe Friel needs no introduction. A legend in the endurance coaching profession, Joe is the author of some of the most successful books on endurance training, including "The Cyclist's Training Bible", "The Triathlete's Training Bible", and "Fast After 50". He was a founder of Peaksware, creator of TrainingPeaks software. As a coach, his clients have included elite amateur and professional road cyclists, mountain bikers, and triathletes and duathletes.

HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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Episode 205: Joe Friel on Science-Based Training for Older Athletes - Part 2