David McNamee - training, racing, and insights from 18 years in triathlon | EP#435

David McNamee is a two-time podium finisher in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, ranked 17th in the PTO World Rankings, and a T100 contracted athlete from Scotland, living in Girona. In this interview we talk about his season, his training, and learnings from 18 years in the sport about what works and what doesn't.           IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -David's plans for the rest of the year -Racing like in the T100 World Tour -David's training setup, including home base, coaching, training groups and partners, etc. -A full week of training in preparation for T100 San Francisco -How David prepares for Kona -Insights from 18 years in the sport: what has David found works for him, and what doesn't?  -Overtraining -Best coaching advice ever received     SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts435/     SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/     SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.   ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.     LINKS AND RESOURCES: David's Instagram and results page on the PTO website  Dan Bigham – aerodynamic testing, equipment, and making your bike fast | EP#229 The Hour record and aerodynamics with Dan Bigham | EP#368 Joel Filliol | EP#409 World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172 David Tilbury-Davis | EP#416 The evolution of coaching principles and practices with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#283 Perspectives on coaching with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#227 Perspectives on training with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#226 That Triathlon Show guests Olympic Podium picks for Paris 2024     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.