That Triathlon Show David Tilbury-Davis | EP#416
David Tilbury-Davis is the coach of an impressive roster of pro triathletes, including the likes of Ashleigh Gentle, Skye Moench, Amelia Watkinson (all three women ranked in the top-20 in the PTO rankings), Josh Amberger and others. He also coaches a handful of age-group triathletes. In this interview we discuss the training of professional-level triathletes, in particular at the pointy end of women's racing, and we discuss the off-season for age-group triathletes in detail.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The current level of racing at the top level in professional women's long-course triathlon
-The training required to be at that level
-Are there any clear differences in how professional men and women train?
-Ashleigh Gentle and Skye Moench training insights and key sessions
-How to approach the off-season for age-group triathletes
-Common misconceptions about the off-season
-Tips on for age-groupers on how to improve your swim, bike and run training
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