Erin Carson

Ryan Bolton, a former Olympian and Director of High Performance for USA Triathlon, teams up with Erin Carson, a renowned strength coach. They share valuable insights on how Team U.S.A. is gearing up for the 2024 Olympic Triathlon. Topics include tailored training strategies, mental resilience, and balancing physical fitness with emotional drive. The duo also discusses the increasing competitiveness in the sport and the importance of collaboration between coaches to enhance athlete performance while navigating logistical challenges ahead of Paris.

Strength coach Erin Carson discusses the importance of strength training for female endurance athletes, including benefits for performance and durability. The podcast covers topics such as the role of strength training in working with professional triathletes, improving mobility and balance, injury prevention, form and technique in the gym, challenges of simultaneous muscle and endurance building, in-season maintenance programs, and effective training with a focus on recovery.

Erin Carson, a strength coach for elite triathletes like Taylor Knibb and Paula Findlay, shares her insights on enhancing athletic performance through strength training. She emphasizes that strength isn’t just about lifting weights; it's about understanding the body's kinetic chain for injury prevention. Discussing tailored training strategies, she highlights effective home-based workouts, recommended exercises for those over 40, and the importance of individualized programs. Erin's holistic approach merges mobility, recovery, and dynamic movements for optimal athletic function.