#239 - Joe Friel | Zone 2 Training: The Science Behind Peak Metabolic Health

Joe Friel is a highly respected endurance sports coach and author, celebrated for his scientific approach to training and performance. With over 40 years of coaching experience, Friel is the founder of TrainingPeaks and the author of best-selling books, including "The Triathlete's Training Bible". His methodologies focus on periodization, personalized training plans, and the importance of data analysis, metabolic health, low heart rate, and zone 2 training to enhance athletic performance. Friel's work has guided numerous athletes, from novices to professionals, in reaching their fitness and competitive aspirations.⚡️Personal Running Coaching ⚡️https://www.relaxedrunning.com/personalrunningcoach🏃‍♂️Falls Creek Running Camp 🏃‍♂️https://www.relaxedrunning.com/falls-creek👟Junior Pre-Season Running Squad 👟https://www.relaxedrunning.com/runninggroupEPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 Introduction and Admiration for the Triathlon Training Bible01:28 Measuring and Addressing the Athlete's Limiter03:23 The Importance of Metabolic Fitness06:44 Balancing Frequency, Duration, and Intensity09:42 Dispelling the Myth of Training Harder23:24 The Rise of Low Heart Rate Training24:19 The Evolution of Measurement in Endurance Training27:39 Advancements in Intensity Measurement28:06 Monitoring Metabolic Fitness30:49 Improving Fat Burning as a Fuel Source33:10 Balancing Carbohydrate Consumption35:06 Prioritizing Health in Endurance Training38:17 The Controversy of Carb Fueling41:14 The Active Lifestyle of Our Ancestors44:03 The Importance of Data Points in CoachingTRANSCRIPT:MORE FROM JOE: https://joefrieltraining.comPODCAST INFO:Tyson Sträva: https://www.strava.com/athletes/83530274Podcast Website: www.relaxedrunning.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MMfLsQ...RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/relaxed-r...SOCIALS:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relaxedrunning- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relaxed_run...