The Roadman Cycling Podcast Triathletes CAN Self Coach! With Joe Friel
Jan 17, 2024
Joe Friel, a pioneer in endurance coaching and bestselling author, shares invaluable insights on self-coaching for triathletes. He discusses how most athletes can successfully coach themselves with patience and proper guidance. Joe emphasizes focusing on technique, setting appropriate training zones, and starting with sprint distances before progressing. He reveals that even pro athletes train with a surprising amount of ease and stresses the importance of balancing training with life's commitments. Friel also encourages aspiring self-coaches to educate themselves thoroughly.
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Start Slow And Skip Early Intervals
- Avoid high-intensity training as a complete beginner and focus on basic abilities first.
- Resist the urge to do intervals early because they will likely cause setbacks, not gains.
Prioritise Technique And Easy Bike Miles
- Prioritise swim technique over intensity until you can swim 100m in ~90s.
- Spend most new-athlete time on easy bike miles to build aerobic fitness and support running.
Use 20-Minute Tests To Set Zones
- Use 20-minute maximal efforts to estimate FTP for bike and run and derive zones by percentages.
- Rely on heart rate for running zones early if you lack a power meter.
