Training Science Podcast

Top Episode Replay:Motivation comes from LOVING 💖TRAINING & PURSUING PROGRESS goals - rather than chasing placings, competitions or anything like that.Kilian Jornet wants you to understand that you need to be focused 🥰 on the PROCESS 🔁 itself, especially at the start of any lofty goal. At the beginning of anything physical you will make FAST PROGRESS. But after that, to stay consistent with training, you must MAINTAIN the love & fun for the process 😉. Continual tinkering and experimentation, and willingness to fail or find your limit, should all be part of it.In the 75th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Kilian discuss:🤗 how we must REMEMBER that inner FEELING is extremely important for ATHLETES to develop in themselves;⛰️ in-depth the areas of UPHILL & DOWNHILL running;🧘🏼‍♂️ strength training, yoga & MORE for your running performance!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Kilian Jornet https://www.kilianjornet.cat/en _____________________ References:Kilian’s Foundation:https://www.kilianjornetfoundation.org/ Mountain running science & training:https://mtnath.com/ _____________________ 

Dr. David T. Martin, a performance scientist renowned for his work with elite athletes, joins Prof. Paul Laursen to discuss cutting-edge techniques in sports science. They dive into innovative cooling strategies to enhance performance in extreme heat and the importance of psychology in athlete success. David shares insights on talent identification, particularly in unexpected places, and emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that balances health, performance, and athlete well-being. Expect intriguing stories from the world of Olympic sports and the NBA!

🤝🏃‍♂️ THE ART OF COACHING: TRUST, SCIENCE & LONG-TERM SUCCESS ⚡From athlete to world-class coach — Dan Lorang shares how passion, science, and human connection shape performance in endurance sports.Inside this episode:🔄 Dan’s journey from athlete to coach🤝 Trust as the foundation of every successful coach–athlete relationship📈 Why time and belief matter in performanceWhether you’re a coach, athlete, or simply fascinated by how performance is built, this conversation dives into the balance of science, trust, and human connection at the heart of world-class coaching 🏆—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #Coaching #EnduranceSports #SportsScience #AthleteDevelopment #Performance #CoachingPhilosophy #Trust #TrainingScience #LongTermDevelopment #TeamDynamics #AthleteFeedback #Periodization #EnduranceCoaching #AthletePerformance #ContinuousLearning #CoachAthleteRelationship #SportsPerformance #CoachingMindset_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr Dan Lorang https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lorang-33296319/?originalSubdomain=de _____________________

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Matthew Carpenter, a PhD candidate at Kingston University, joins Prof. Paul Laursen to uncover the science of ketogenic diets and endurance performance. They explore how insulin drops rapidly on low-carb diets and the impact of carbohydrate strategies for keto-adapted athletes. The discussion dives into the delicate balance of glycogen levels during races, the surprising benefits of carb ingestion even for fat-adapted athletes, and the intriguing role of ketones in performance and cognitive function.

Kristi Storoschuk, a PhD candidate whose innovative research challenges traditional views on Zone 2 training and fasting, joins Professor Paul Laursen. They dissect the myths surrounding fasting and the effects of nutrition on athletic performance, emphasizing the differences between human and rodent studies. The duo discusses the significance of mitochondrial health, the potential benefits of low-carb diets for athletes, and the dual challenges faced during an 80K ultra trail run, all while advocating individual experimentation in training and nutrition for optimal results.

How do we individualize athlete development in chaotic, high-contact sports like rugby and basketball? Dr. Carmen Colomer shares her science-backed system for unlocking performance 🔬🏉💥On this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Paul & Carmen dive into practical strategies for maximising physical preparation in team sport athletes, drawing from Carmen’s deep experience across the NBA, NRL, A-League, Super Rugby, and her PhD on tactical complexity in Rugby Union.🔥 What’s inside:🧠 Applying complex systems thinking to tactical analysis ⚡ Using Anaerobic Speed Reserve (ASR) to individualize conditioning 🧬 Profiling muscle fibre typology through field-based surrogate tests 🍽️ Linking nutrition and fibre type to body comp & metabolic health 🎯 Building coach relationships and navigating elite men’s sport as a female practitioner 👶 Balancing PhD life, pro sport… and a toddler—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AthleticaAI #ASR #AnaerobicSpeedReserve #MuscleFibreType #SportsScience #ComplexSystems #RugbyLeague #RugbyUnion #NRL #TacticalAnalysis #TeamSportConditioning #NutritionStrategy #HighPerformance #WomenInSport #Physiology #PerformanceScience #CoachDevelopment #AthleteProfilingToday’s speakers:🎙️ Prof. Paul Laursen – https://www.paullaursen.com🎙️ Dr. Carmen M. E. Colomer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-colomer/References: 📄 A qualitative study exploring tactical performance determinants from the perspective of three Rugby World Cup coaches – https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231170842 

BREATH TO PERFORM – SCIENCE‑BACKED TOOLS FOR FASTER RUNNING Dr Eric Harbour didn’t start with pace — he started with RESPIRATORY LIMITERS In this lung‑expanding episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Eric translate cutting‑edge breathing research into everyday coaching gold: When your LUNGS, not your LEGS, hit the wall — spotting respiratory choke‑points  Nasal vs. mouth breathing — why, when & how to switch gears  Locomotor‑respiratory coupling (LRC) — syncing steps and breaths for efficiency  CO₂‑tolerance drills & apnea sets — building calm under metabolic fire  The “Breath Tools” framework — practical progressions you can use tomorrow—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AthleticaAI #BreathingScience #BreathTools #RunningPerformance #NasalBreathing #CO2Tolerance #LocomotorRespiratoryCoupling #EnduranceTraining #SportsScience #DataDrivenTraining #CoachingScience #CriticalThinking #ScienceMeetsSportToday’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen – https://www.paullaursen.com/Dr Eric Harbour – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericharbour/Reference discussed:Harbour et al. “Breath Tools: A synthesis of evidence‑based breathing strategies to enhance human running.” Frontiers in Physiology (2022). https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.813243/full

Join Tim Noakes, a leading Professor of Exercise and Sports Science known for his pioneering research, and Paul Laursen as they dive deep into the complexities of endurance nutrition. They discuss the minimal carbs necessary for peak performance and how excessive carb intake may hinder liver glucose production. The duo challenges conventional wisdom, emphasizing the importance of the brain in athletic performance and exploring the fat adaptation debate. They also tackle the controversial role of salt in sports nutrition, advocating for a balanced approach to fueling athletes.

🧠 PHYSICS meets PERFORMANCE – AI, DATA & the FUTURE of SPORTS SCIENCE 🔬⚡Stefano Andriolo didn’t start in the gym — he started in STRING THEORY 📈💥In this mind-bending episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Stefano dive deep into the intersection of physics, data science, and elite performance:💡 From THEORETICAL PHYSICS to real-world ENDURANCE performance 📊 DFA Alpha 1 & ventilatory thresholds — measuring what matters 🤖 AI’s potential to TRANSFORM sports research & athlete development—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AthleticaAI #SportsScience #DataDrivenTraining #DFAAlpha1 #VentilatoryThresholds #AIInSport #TheoreticalPhysics #TriathlonTraining #PerformanceMetrics #AthleteProfiling #CoachingScience #CriticalThinking #ScienceMeetsSport_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr Stefano Andriolo https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefano-andriolo-70925b146/ _____________________ References:Non-linear heart rate & Cycling power:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39065866/ _____________________ 

Top Episode ReplayFrom a technology nerd, sailor and entrepreneur, to coaching the world’s fastest triathletes and chasing sub 7 hours for the Ironman distance - that’s just the start of our next guest’s bio!In this episode, we hear from leading Norwegian coach, Olav Aleksander Bu. Olav goes into great detail into his unique personal upbringing and background in technology, farming, sport and entrepreneurship and how he combined this experience alongside the development of a TEAM culture that has put the Norwegian program at the forefront of triathlon. There is so much to absorb in this EXTRA LONG 2 hour episode, especially after coming off Kristian Blummenfelt’s recent win at the St. George Ironman World Championships. The conversation includes detailed insight into different types of training for the Norwegian triple powerhouse that is dominating triathlon currently. In the 21st episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Olav have an in-depth conversation into how an athletes' profile can be very different from one athlete to the next, and therefore requires a highly individualized approach (that changes over time!). They also go into the evolution of high-end exercise science methods for chasing long-term improvements, as well as the relentless application of “the right” technology for the athletes.Fancy TRIATHLON and would like to implement sophisticated HIIT like Olav and his team? ➡️➡️ https://hiit-science.thinkific.com/bundles/science-application-of-hiit-triathlon ⬅️⬅️➡️➡️ https://athletica.ai/ ⬅️⬅️_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Olav Alexander Bu https://www.linkedin.com/in/olav-bu/ _____________________