Olav joins David to discuss some power profile case studies, comparing Tokyo and Kona. They discuss the impact of fatigued vs fresh power duration profiles and implications for race day. They also discuss some unique differences in athletes.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:08) Complexity and the Impact of the 3 Disciplines on Eachother

(02:03) Transference of Training Between Disciplines

(05:45) Fatigue as a Factor in Power Profiles

(09:18) Kristian’s Power Profiles

(13:00) Manipulating Prescriptions for Different Goal Outcomes

(16:07) Mechanical Loading as a Variable

(19:56) Olympic vs Ironman Racing Constraints

(26:43) How were these Curves Derived?

(28:58) Gustav’s Power Profiles

(32:15) How Long Does it Take to Change a Power Profile?

(36:40) Fatigued vs Fresh Profiles

(47:14) Differences in Training Prescription

(52:06) Review

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

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