TrainingPeaks CoachCast cover image

TrainingPeaks CoachCast

Season 6 Ep 5 — Applying Elite Training Science to All Athletes With HYCYS Coach Björn Geesmann

May 15, 2024
Sports scientist and coach Björn Geesmann discusses applying elite training science to all athletes, from wind tunnel testing and bike selection to sports psychology. Exploring the impact of data from pros on age group athletes and the balance between analysis and impactful training. Emphasizes the importance of simplicity, consistency, and seeking support in athlete training.
54:38

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Professionals in endurance sports benefit from consistency over extremely long runs, averaging 50 kilometers for Patrick Lange and 35-40 kilometers for Kat Matthews.
  • Athletes should prioritize strength training, mobility, and physiotherapy as the fourth discipline in triathlon to prevent injuries and enhance performance.

Deep dives

The Debate on Long Runs - Risk vs. Reward

The speaker questions the necessity of long runs exceeding two and a half hours due to the potential risks such as tendon strain and energy balance issues compared to the physiological rewards. He emphasizes that for pro athletes, running volumes average around 50 kilometers for Patrick and 35 to 40 kilometers for Cat, highlighting the importance of consistency over extremely long runs. The discussion delves into the training context and adaptation of long runs, suggesting that the benefits could be psychological for first-time Ironman athletes to build endurance mile by mile.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode