I know there are a lot of athletes (coaches even) who are obsessed with numbers and metrics. I just love how Olav throws the idea that metrics are the be all and end all out the window, and provides such a nuanced and informative insight. Galaxy brain coaching right there.
Very interesting talk with renowned coach Mr. Bu. With all of the analysis of metrics available it's good ( and right) to see the world's best still ask their athletes how they feel first ( the long established borg scale?). The metrics support and underpin that " athlete feel" 👏 👌
Great interview! I love the nuances that Olav brings to the table. I am convinced that this is where the real benefit of proper training lies and of course the strength of an experienced coach. Thank you for sharing these insights!
So great to hear him discuss these topics because,as a crusty old schooler who has been racing Tri's since '86,if I were to explain training in this very way,I would be criticized for being an out of touch Dinosaur. You can dress it up all you like with fancy gear and gadgets but,at the core,some things never change.
Really great interview with intelligent questions. I agree with the above comment that having Mr Bu on a GTN podcast would get mine (and probably lots of other people's) attention. Just a thought! Keep up the good work!
Awesome insight, I’ve always thought being in touch with how we feel and what our instinct tell us is more important than all the metrics. Problem is new athletes are being told by their watches to take an easy day when they actually feel good and the opposite sometimes. Lots of apps and brands interest in keeping us obsessed with the numbers perhaps. I love my data post workout but never let it decide for me. Great video GTN 😊
Yes I have a coach. I have been a coached athlete for over a year now. It really has helped my training and I find I’m a lot fresher for all the sessions. Also working as a chef i find it a huge benefit having a coach.
Interesting as I "listen deeply" how these protocols are SO similar to how I coached athletes during the earliest of years in Triathlon. I developed intensity and rest ratio protocols and most of the athletes had race results we expected. It was "intuitive", but I did study at length the sports science books and papers out of Stanford and Berkeley. Those were critical, BUT "we" were pioneering the frequency, duration and intensity, BUT it worked pretty well and many of my athletes were champions. Great times back then. As a side note: I think IRONMAN would do well to have people like Olav doing lengthy commentary of the Livestream. Not a fan of the current group of announcers. Too much editorialization and Olav and others would be quite interesting to "tell the story" as it unfolds during the race day.
#GTNCOACHESCORNER Hi GTN, i just started Triathlon training a couple months ago and am looking to do my first olympic distance races in next year‘s season - i think i could potentially do really well. For the upcoming winter i have bought a smart trainer to improve my time on the bike - i just started this summer. Can you recommend specific training sessions or even one of the plans on Zwift for getting my 40k bike time lower over the winter?
#gtncoachescorner Hi GTN, love your content. I'm 16 years old and planning my race schedule for next season. I am just wondering how much time I should leave in between olympic distance races and how many I should have in a season.
Mr Bu and the other guys have a longer interview with Rich Roll, where they explain the recovery and finding maximum racing load. Search for it on RU-vid.
@@PhiyackYuh lactate is harder to interpret when you're glycogen depleted, you can see lower numbers that can fool you. For example just doing a brick run can mess expected lactate numbers during running
Great interview!! But please don't use this shortcut from your running cycling and swimming... he is a very important person for our sport.. we want see him and his Body communication!! Thx
