The Training Today Podcast
Ian Blackburn
<p>The Training Today app tracks your readiness to train each day by monitoring your health metrics on Apple Watch. In this podcast, Ian & Ade discuss how it works, the underlying science and data (such as heart rate variability - HRV), and the best way to utilize your Readiness to Train (RTT) score for your structured training. Each episode is a brisk 20 mins chat, as we explore the app and the exciting directions we want to see it develop.</p>
- 27 minutes 52 secondsThe Journey from Hip Replacement to World Ironman Championships
In this episode of the Training Today podcast, we return with a second series, diving into athlete recovery, app functionality, and an inspiring story. We answer key questions from our listeners about the Training Today app, including its response to post-training recovery. Fran, shares her remarkable journey of competing in the Women's World Ironman Championships in Nice, just two years after undergoing hip replacement surgery. Fran reflects on her recovery, training adjustments, and the mental challenges she faced along the way. Tune in for a motivational deep dive into determination, overcoming physical setbacks, and how technology supports recovery for elite athletes.
1 October 2024, 3:04 pm - 36 minutes 34 secondsRace Craft
Ian, Fran, Ade and Will discuss Race Craft - why we need to think about it, tips and how to manage the mental aspects of the day.
20 July 2023, 2:20 pm - 24 minutes 30 secondsThe gang talk about their recent training camp in the Alps
Ian, Ade, Fran, Becky, Will, and this week Emma joins us, all discuss their recent training camp in the Alps - what went well and what didn't.
6 July 2023, 6:52 pm - 24 minutes 47 secondsApp updates and what’s coming in watchOS10 for Training Today
Ian, Ade and Fran discuss the latest Training Today app updates that include sleep analysis, and activity intensity scores; plus upcoming support for menstruation tracking, and existing new features that will be enabled with watchOS10.
16 June 2023, 8:05 pm - 8 minutes 54 secondsFran has an interesting(!) experience at the World Multi-Sport Championship in Ibiza
Fran and Ade discuss Fran's experience racing the long-distance Aquabike in Ibiza this week.
8 May 2023, 1:29 pm - 26 minutes 49 secondsRace preparations and Ian’s first event of the year.
Ian and Ade discuss how to prepare for a race in the taper period a week or so before the event, the race day, and post-race activities. Ian relates it to a recent half marathon he completed while recovering from some illness.
4 May 2023, 9:29 am - 26 minutes 2 secondsAthlete Profile: Will Oldham
In this episode, Fran, Ade and Ian ask Will about his triathlon career, his goals for this year, and what advice he would give to people just starting out.
24 March 2023, 4:36 pm - 26 minutes 8 secondsTraining in cold weather
Ian, Ade, Fran and Becky take on the cold spell in the UK, and discuss cold weather training. (Apologies for the poor sound in parts in this episode)
16 March 2023, 4:20 pm - 20 minutes 45 secondsApp Explainer, app update, and unusual RTT Scenarios
Ian & Ade provide a quick explainer of how the Training Today app works and discuss the new update and some scenarios where you need to consider your RTT score carefully; plus a sneak peek of what is coming in the next big release.
3 March 2023, 3:22 pm - 27 minutes 27 secondsThe benefits and risks of cross-training
Ian, Ade and Izzy discuss the benefits and risks of cross-training. Ade has the benefit of experiencing it for real as he broadcasts from his place in the Alps during a skiing holiday!
22 February 2023, 11:00 am - 38 minutes 19 secondsWhat does a typical training week look like for a triathlete?
Ian, Ade and Becky first ask chatGPT to write a plan, and then go on to discuss a better approach. And on another issue altogether, Ian encounters a snorkeler in the fast lane of his local pool!
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