Hi all,
I am exploring other coach options in the Denver/Boulder area. Here are my concerns right now:
Current coach doesn't use power based training on the bike and uses HR on limited basis. I have been competing in IM, 70.3, all distances of triathlon for about 20+ years now. I train year round and am very fit (usually that is...).
I feel as though HR based training is adequate but not a slam dunk training method especially with my base of fitness.
Recently, though, I am beginning to think only way to get faster on the bike is to begin using a power meter outdoors (I currently use a Computrainer indoors) but he (coach) doesn't go for that approach to training. His approach is alot of volume and intervals based on effort (perceived exertion usually with some HR data included). I can't sell him on the idea of anything related to watts, etc. He is old-school.
I have been competing in triathlon for several years and am a MOP sometimes alittle slower athlete.
What are the best approaches to training for swimming, biking and running? I am considering ditching the coach at the end of the season and finding another one or becoming self coached with different groups to train with on the bike, run, etc. I currently train with a masters swim group. I am also considering an on-line plan but incorporating different group workouts primarily on the bike.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
KK
I am exploring other coach options in the Denver/Boulder area. Here are my concerns right now:
Current coach doesn't use power based training on the bike and uses HR on limited basis. I have been competing in IM, 70.3, all distances of triathlon for about 20+ years now. I train year round and am very fit (usually that is...).
I feel as though HR based training is adequate but not a slam dunk training method especially with my base of fitness.
Recently, though, I am beginning to think only way to get faster on the bike is to begin using a power meter outdoors (I currently use a Computrainer indoors) but he (coach) doesn't go for that approach to training. His approach is alot of volume and intervals based on effort (perceived exertion usually with some HR data included). I can't sell him on the idea of anything related to watts, etc. He is old-school.
I have been competing in triathlon for several years and am a MOP sometimes alittle slower athlete.
What are the best approaches to training for swimming, biking and running? I am considering ditching the coach at the end of the season and finding another one or becoming self coached with different groups to train with on the bike, run, etc. I currently train with a masters swim group. I am also considering an on-line plan but incorporating different group workouts primarily on the bike.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
KK