Q&A with Lachlan Kerin | EP#438

Mikael and Lachlan Kerin answer listener questions.     

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Training with a focus on longevity and health

-Differences in power output on flats vs. uphill (and what you can do about it)

-Training strategies for athletes with a "diesel" phenotype

-The tradeoff between stroke (and stride) rate and stroke length 

-Should you ride at a lower cadence to "save" your cardiovascular system for the run? 

SHOWNOTES:

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Lachie's coaching profile page and Instagram

• Road gradient and cycling power: An observational study in male professional cyclists - Valenzuela et al. 2022

• That Triathlon Show guests Olympic Podium picks for Paris 2024

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