Your VO2 max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilise during exercise. If you increase your VO2 max, any run below that level is therefore easier (in theory). Spending time training at VO2 Max intensity will generate performance enhancements for runners of all distances but runners and triathlete running distances up to 10km will benefit the most.
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The post describes a detailed brick session workout tailored for Olympic-distance triathletes, aimed at improving transition efficiency between cycling and running. It outlines a series of cycling and running intervals at various intensity levels, requiring proper rest before initiating. The session includes warm-ups, single-leg drills, intense intervals, and a thorough cool-down with stretching to aid recovery. This workout serves as one of the weekly sessions posted by Coach Ray, the head of Qwik Kiwi – Endurance Sports Consultant, who offers guidance for first-timers and recreational athletes.
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Doing repeated short bouts of exercise at very high intensity develops a number of physiological systems in the body. Predominantly it provides a great training stimulus for the neuromuscular system. Although not specific to endurance events, training the neuromuscular system can bring on your fitness very quickly and is still a massive benefit for endurance athletes especially early in the season or if you are unfit. This workout can be done by beginners or experienced cyclist alike, because a max sprint is all about your level of effort and is likely to be different from another rider.
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Swimming at high intensity will enhance your VO2 Max. As your VO2 Max improves, you will be able to swim faster, and you’ll be able to swim more effectively at lower intensities. This session will benefit triathletes of all distances, as well as other open-water swimmers.
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Running in hills develops leg strength as well as the strength of the tendons and ligaments around the knee and ankle. Developing leg strength is important, as it makes for a more powerful contraction of the leg muscles to propel you forward faster. Including hills regularly, particularly early in your build up will see great dividends in the improvement of your running. This workout is great to include early in your build up to develop leg strength.
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A brick session is a great way to develop your body for the rigours of transitioning from one discipline to the next. This version is great for Olympic-distance athletes to develop a qwik transition and get used to running fast off the bike.
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Using VO2 Max intervals will increase your aerobic capacity and are of immense benefit to endurance athletes. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists, and mountain bikers.
View More Sunday Smart Trainer Session: 6x 1min VO2 Max Intervals
Building your ability to sustain your threshold pace in a swim is an important capability for triathletes and open-water swimmers. These sessions further develop that…
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Your VO2 max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilise during exercise. If you increase your VO2 max, any run below that level is therefore easier (in theory). Spending time training at VO2 Max intensity will generate performance enhancements for runners of all distances but runners and triathletes running distances up to 10km will benefit the most.
View More Friday Fartlek Run – 6x 1min VO2 Max Runs
As you work your way through this training programme you’ll build your Functional Threshold Power (FTP). With regular FTP tests every 4 weeks you’ll be able to measure and see your progress.
Designed for Intermediate cyclists and triathletes who have at least 16 weeks prior to their event. This plan is to prepare you to COMPETE in YOUR event at a higher level than you previously have.