Training talk with Tim Reed | EP#350

Tim Reed is an Australian coach and professional triathlete with an IM70.3 World Championship title from 2016 to his name, along with multiple Ironman and IM70.3 wins. In this interview we dive deep into Tim's perspectives on training and coaching, as well as how to perform the best when it matters the most, on race day.   

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Tim's key principles for improving swim, bike, and run performance in the context of long-distance triathlon

-The importance of strength training

-Training for time-crunched athletes

-Race selection and periodisation

-Tapering

-How to get the most out of yourself on race day

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Tim's personal website and Instagram
• RPG Coaching website and Instagram
• Training and Racing with a Power Meter - book by Hunter Allen, Andy Coggan and Stephen McGregor

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