Insights Unveiled: Coaches Reflect on the Endurance Exchange by USA Triathlon

Welcome to The Working Triathlete Podcast! In our latest episode, join Coach Derek Stone, Coach Derek Owens, and Coach Becca Schulte as we unpack our experiences at the Endurance Exchange hosted by USA Triathlon. We discuss insightful sessions exploring the intricate relationship between Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and training strategies, gaining valuable insights that can revolutionize our approach to coaching and athlete development. Our discussion also touches on Project Podium, where Team USA Coaches explore how Olympic hopefuls are utilizing INSCYD testing for peak performance optimization. Throughout the weekend, coaches, including ourselves, engaged in thought-provoking discussions on how artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize the coaching landscape. We know it is coming but will coaches embrace it or resist the change? Coach Derek Stone shares his involvement in the Tri Tank Challenge and unveils a proposal for a Team National Championship, sparking a conversation about the future landscape of competitive triathlon. Lastly, we chatted about the latest controversy surrounding USA Triathlon's rollout of their new membership model.