Tomasz Kowalski | EP#428 - That Triathlon Show

Tomasz (Tomek) Kowalski, is a triathlon coach and sport scientist from Poland. Tomek's coaching experience includes working with both elite and age-group triathletes, including coaching Ironman World Champions in their respective age-groups, and in his academic work his main focus is on the effect of respiratory muscle training (RMT) on endurance performance.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Tomek's coaching philosophy and methodology

-What it takes to podium or win the Ironman World Championships as an age-grouper

-Pacing and race execution

-Advice for improving your swim, bike and run training and performance, respectively

-What is Respiratory Muscle training (RMT) and is it beneficial for endurance athletes?

-Practical recommendations for implementing RMT in a triathlon training program

-Listener questions

...and more

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