Before Midnight

Brian Schenkenfelder, Linda Word
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Before Midnight

Before Midnight Podcast is a weekly podcast that explores the world of multisport. If it has to do with swimming, biking, running or some combination of the three sports, BMP covers it. We cover news, racing, training, technology, equipment, and the psychological aspects of all three sports. The hosts, Brian and Linda, bring over 10 years of coaching experience and stories to the discussion of the world of multisport.

  1. 3D AGO

    Importance of Recovery

    In this episode we look at recovery from training. What it is, how it helps you, and how you can add recovery to your training plans.

    20 min

  2. MAR 18

    Training Load

    In this episode we define training load and how you can calculate it. We then discuss how it relates to Garmin's Exercise load. Lastly we discuss how we can use this data to drive our training.

    26 min

  3. MAR 10

    Understanding Base Training aka the Preseason

    In this episode, we examine base training and how you can structure your workouts to bridge the gap between off-season and racing season. We explore what does base training look like? What are the key exercises you should be doing for base training? How can you improve your workouts by making them more diverse?

    21 min

  4. FEB 26

    Functional Threshold

    The episode offers guidance on triathlon training, with a specific focus on understanding and utilizing FTP to improve performance.  We delve into FTP, explaining what it is, how it's determined, and why it's important for training. FTP is the maximum power output an individual can sustain for about an hour and is key to setting training zones. Methods for measuring FTP are discussed, including lab testing (lactate threshold, gas exchange analysis) and estimation methods using heart rate (HR) and power. We provide examples of how to calculate training zones based on estimated FTP for both HR and power.

    27 min

  5. FEB 18

    Getting Started: Bike Workouts

    In this episode we cover the different training zones for cycling and how we can apply them to the season.

    26 min

  6. FEB 10

    Getting Started : Bike Skillz That Don't Killz

    The podcast episode is about getting started in triathlon, with a focus on biking skills. Skills covered include clipping in, shifting, braking, descending, and cornering.

    34 min

  7. FEB 1

    Getting Started : Building a Swim Workout

    The podcast episode focuses on swimming technique for beginner triathletes. It emphasizes the importance of structured training with warmup, technique drills, fitness sets, and cool down.Common mistakes like swimming long distances without focus on technique are highlighted.It covers specific workout structures and drills for improving swimming efficiency and speed.

    27 min

  8. JAN 27

    Getting Started : The Swim Stroke Cycle

    In this episode we continue our discussion on getting started in triathlon. This week we focus on swimming technique. Swimming is a technique-driven sport, and learning to swim as an adult is challenging due to the decrease in myelin production with age. We break down the mechanics of the freestyle stroke, including extension, catch, pull, recovery, kicking, and breathing.

    29 min
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    Before Midnight Podcast is a weekly podcast that explores the world of multisport. If it has to do with swimming, biking, running or some combination of the three sports, BMP covers it. We cover news, racing, training, technology, equipment, and the psychological aspects of all three sports. The hosts, Brian and Linda, bring over 10 years of coaching experience and stories to the discussion of the world of multisport.

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    • Creator
      Brian Schenkenfelder, Linda Word
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2025
    • Episodes
      73
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Brian Schenkenfelder, Linda Word
    • Show Website
      Before Midnight

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