Are “Junk” Miles Worth It?

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly.   Big episode today we’ve got lots to discuss as always with the world of sports cycling, triathlon athletics.  But we’re looking at the question, are junk miles worth it?  We all want to get that extra edge, and if athletes have time we often see them sneaking in extra km’s on the bike or running when they can, but are these sessions actually doing anything? Are they worth the time investment? Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Gratitude 03:30 - Why a 70.3 is harder than you think 07:55 - Discussing the Australian athlete results at the World Indoor Championships 10:00 - Rejuvenation of Australian Athletics 12:36 - Analysing successful Spring Classic performances 16:45 - Dispelling the “If I do a turn, I can’t win” myth 18:55 - Understanding what training zones you’re in 20:00 - Myth: More is not always better 22:00 - A placebo is still beneficial 24:20 - Any movement that creates blood flow is also going to be beneficial 27:50 - Don’t stop yourself from enjoying what you’re doing 29:10 - Zone 2 mileage increases fitness 31:50 - The two goals to be thinking about in your training week 36:00 - The most important third factor 40:00 - Keeping easy days easy, but how easy? 41:00 - The skill you need that is the biggest indicator of success on race day 45:50 - What else coul you do instead of “junk training”? Alternative solutions 47:40 - If time is poor, what should you prioritize? The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. Your hosts are Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.