Jim Vance | EP#382

Jim Vance is a San Diego based coach, author and sports technology consultant. He is most well-known for his work with Ben Kanute (second at IM70.3 World Championships 2022 and 2017), but he also works with developing athletes focusing on short-course racing on the Olympic pathway, and he has a long background as a swim coach. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Jim's coaching philosophy and methodology

-Key principles and specific examples of how Jim approaches swim, bike, and run training in triathlon

-The two-day rule

-Working with Ben Kanute, and Ben's training leading into his 2nd place at the IM70.3 World Championships in 2022 

-Strength training

-Jim's top advice for age-group triathletes

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Jim's website and Instagram

• Triathlon 2.0: Data-Driven Performance Training - book by Jim

• Run with Power: The Complete Guide to Power Meters for Running - book by Jim

• Today's Plan

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