Chris Douglas, a California-based endurance coach and elite triathlete, dives into the exhilarating world of SwimRun. He shares his personal transformation from injury to national champion and the unique challenges of partnering in this niche sport. Chris emphasizes the vital role of gut training for endurance and the importance of teamwork during races. Listeners will be captivated by his stories of camaraderie and resilience, while gaining insights on preparing both mentally and physically for the thrilling ÖTILLÖ SwimRun events.
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Hardening Through Specific Training
Prepare for race challenges by specific "hardening" through training in the expected conditions.
Use steep hill runs, cold-water swims, and varied terrain to build readiness and resilience.
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Train Your Gut for Fuel Intake
Train your gut to tolerate high carbohydrate intake during long endurance workouts.
Practice consuming gels and water in training to avoid digestive issues and sustain high performance on race day.
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Simulate Race Nutrition in Training
Fuel during endurance training the same way you'll fuel on race day.
Take gels regularly and stay mindful about hydration to prime your body for race demands.
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Chris Douglas is an endurance athlete, podcast host, and founder of Presidio Management. In 2023, Chris started his performance coaching practice and works with knowledge workers, executives, attorneys, students, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and well-being. Chris has a long endurance resume and found Swimrun in 2018 and has been hooked ever since. The Löw Tide Böyz Podcast launched in 2020 with his race partner Chipper Nicodemus.(P.S. If you listen to this intro, you’ll notice that we’re promoting our friend Soraya Simi’s new film, Row of Life, happening at 5 pm on Friday, June 27 in LA. Click this link to learn more.)
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