Bex Milnes | EP#429

Apr 4, 2024

Triathlon coach Bex Milnes discusses efficient training for age-group athletes, balancing family and training, optimizing training efficiency, race preparation strategies, tapering considerations, self-compassion in training, and decision-making for max performance.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring Bex Mills' Background and Coaching Experience in Triathlon

02:50 • 2min

Balancing Triathlon Training and Family Commitments

04:28 • 14min

Optimizing Training Efficiency for Triathletes

18:23 • 23min

Training Challenges While Traveling for Work

41:15 • 17min

Strategic Racing and Tapering Considerations in Triathlons

58:33 • 20min

Efficient Strategies for Triathlon Racing

01:18:04 • 17min

The Importance of Self-Compassion and Motivation in Endurance Training

01:34:51 • 5min

Importance of Preparation, Total Life Stress, and Decision Making in Triathlon Training

01:40:05 • 4min

Reflecting on Decisions and Coaching Services Promotion

01:43:58 • 5min

Bex Milnes is a triathlon coach of age-group and professional athletes with over 15 years of experience in endurance sports. She has helped multiple athletes and teams achieve Paralympic and Commonwealth medals, as well as pro and age group podiums in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 racing. In this interview we discuss the training of age-group athletes training for half and full distance triathlon.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-How to train efficiently on a limited time budget

-How to maintain consistency and make good decisions

-How to combine family, work and training

-The importance of an aerobic base

-How to get your race preparation right

-How to execute on race day considering the typical dynamics of AG racing

-Comparing specific race preparation for Kona and Nice Ironman World Championships

-Considerations for perimenopausal women

-Listener questions

...and more

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Bex' Instagram and website
Training talk with Bex Milnes | EP#353
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