Kasper Pedersen is a Danish triathlon coach working with professional athletes, junior and developing athletes, and age-groupers. He is an important part of the team around Magnus Ditlev, and usually the man on the ground to help with the day to day coaching and support during training camps and races.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Kasper's backstory in triathlon and coaching

-His coaching methodology and key principles

-Training principles for age-group athletes

-Tips for improving in swimming, biking and running for age-group athletes

-Detailed insights into Magnus Ditlev's preparation for Kona, including volume and intensity, altitude training, and heat preparation protocols

-Detailed breakdown of Magnus' final altitude week before travelling to Kona

-The importance of the team around a world class professional athlete

SHOWNOTES:

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

-Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes – 5th in the Ironman World Championships | EP#446

-Torben Rokkedal Lausch | EP#412

-Altitude training with prof. Grégoire Millet | EP#258

-Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386

-Ben Stephenson, PhD – Heat preparation, physiology, performance planning, and the Paralympics | EP#443

-Mallorca Training Camp 2025

-Portugal Training Camp 2025

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