Coach Melanie McQuaid | EP#374

Coach and professional triathlete Melanie McQuaid (still going strong at 49) returns to That Triathlon Show for another interview, this time focusing on Ironman and 70.3 distance training and racing.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Mel's overall approach to training for long-distance triathlon -Diving into specifics on swimming, biking and running -What training looks like early in the year (right now) far from racing -Pacing in long-distance triathlon -Running biomechanics  -How Mel has stayed competitive as a professional athlete while approaching her 50th birthday SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts374/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email [email protected]. FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: Mel's website, Instagram and Twitter Training for Xterra and off-road triathlon with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid | EP#196 Altis coaching education RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at [email protected] or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.