Balancing training load and recovery with coach Lachlan Kerin | EP#274

Scientific Triathlon coach Lachlan Kerin returns to the podcast to discuss how to plan and execute your training so that there is an appropriate balance between training load and fatigue.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How to balance load and recovery at a macro (season/yearly) and meso (roughly monthly) timescale -How to balance load and recovery at an acute, micro timescale (roughly weekly) -Full rest days and easy days - when and how to use each of these -How to account for intense training days, big volume days, and strength training sessions when planning your load-recovery balance -Methods for tracking recovery and training readiness -When (and when not to) and how to adjust training for fatigue -The impact of age, sex, experience, athletic profile and more on the load-recovery balance equation   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts274/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/   SPONSORS: ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a tool for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve swim specific strength and technique. Trusted by BMC PRO Triathlon Team, age-group triathletes, coaches and physios around the world. Visit zen8swimtrainer.com/tts for 20% off your order.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Lachie's coaching profile on Scientific Triathlon and Instagram Glycogen metabolism and optimising glycogen resynthesis with Bob Murray, PhD | EP#252 Sleep, recovery, and performance with Shona Halson | EP#52 Scientific Triathlon coach Lachlan Kerin | EP#192 Training ideologies with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#212 Fatigue management with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#204 Base training: off-season do’s and dont’s with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201 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 mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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That Triathlon Show is the podcast for triathletes of all levels who want to train smarter and race faster. With over 600 episodes and millions of downloads since 2017, this show cuts through the noise and misinformation, delivering practical, no-nonsense advice rooted in both the art and science of training and performance. The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training methodology, performance optimization, and race-day execution, providing insights you can apply right away. Whether you're preparing for a supersprint or an Ironman, or focusing on a single sport like swimming, cycling, or running, you'll find expert guidance and relevant content here. The podcast is hosted by Mikael Eriksson, a former engineer now coaching professional and age-group athletes. Mikael is a Level III certified coach with over a decade of experience in coaching. Join a global community of dedicated triathletes and take your performance to the next level. Learn more at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast.