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One for the Guinness World Record Books, Finishing the hardest Triathlon in the world Arch2Arc | Paul Robbinson
In this episode of Human Endurance, we catch up with Paul Robinson a guest we had on last year. Paul is an extraordinary athlete who recently completed the world's hardest triathlon, the Arch to Arc. The race involves running 87 miles from London to Dover, swimming across the English Channel, and cycling 181 miles to Paris. Paul not only finished but also set a new men's non-wetsuit course record. Tune in as Paul shares his race experience and how he managed to physically and push through. Paul also reflects on raising £13,000 for motor neuron disease (MND) research and discusses his future athletic pursuits.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:14) Paul's Record-Breaking Achievement Â
(02:44) Reflecting on the Journey Â
(06:46) The Start of the Arch to Arc Challenge Â
(10:19) Facing the Channel Swim Â
(19:30) The Final Leg: Cycling to Paris Â
(32:17) Support CrewÂ
(32:55) Challenges During the Run Â
(35:12) Blister Management and Trust in the Team Â
(37:02) Power Naps and Sleep Strategy Â
(38:25) Planning for All Eventualities Â
(39:42) Raising Money for MND Research Â
(43:15) Mental vs Physical Challenge Â
(45:54) Post-Race Recovery Â
(47:43) Shifting Focus to a sub 3 hours Marathon
(50:23) Reflections on Life and Challenges Â
(55:54) Becoming an Open Water Coach Â
(58:14) Final Thoughts and Advice Â
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Beyond the HRV hype: How can HRV actually be useful? | Expert Series 04 | Marco Altini, Founder of HRV4 Training, Advisor at Oura
In this episode, Marco breaks down the science of heart rate variability into practical insights you can use today. He shares eye-opening insights about how your training decisions should (and shouldn't) be influenced by HRV. We also discuss the real usefulness of wearables such as Whoop and Oura, and explore often-overlooked factors that impact HRV measurements, from sleep quality to hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle.
Whether you're an elite athlete or just starting your wellness journey, this episode will transform how you think about recovery and training optimization.
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The Science and Art of Marathon Running from a 2h23 Marathoner | Expert Series 03 | Moritz Keinath, Head Coach & Co-Founder of the International Running Club Zurich
In this episode of the Human Endurance Experts series, we dive into an in-depth conversation with Moritz, a 2:23h marathon runner and coach, who found this passion in running after recovering from an ACL tear.
Moritz shares his journey, training strategies, and the critical insights he gained along the way.
Key highlights include his experiences running majors, his coaching philosophy, training volume and intensity, the balance between data and intuition, running mechanics, and tapering.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, you'll find valuable tips and motivational anecdotes to improve your own running journey.
(00:00) Introduction to Moritz's Running Journey
(05:19) Training Capacity
(08:42) Training Volume and Intensity
(12:06) Balancing Training with Life and Recovery
(17:40) Advanced Training Techniques and Nutrition
(48:37) Balancing Data and Running by Feel
(56:14) Running Mechanics and Technique
(01:02:49) Outdoor vs. Treadmill Running
(01:06:45) Race Strategy and Preparation
(01:17:42) Strength and Conditioning for Runners
(01:21:48) Rapid Fire Questions
(01:25:46) Conclusion and Farewell
Follow us on Instagram:
Moritz: @moritzrunning
International Running Club Zurich: @irczrh
Fabi: @endurance_fabi
Bruna: @justbrunathings
Be coached by Bruna & Fabi: www.jornadaendurance.com
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Meet your host, Fabi | Journey to Ironwoman, 6x70.3 Ironman, 2024 Challenge Roth finisher
Fabi embarked on her journey into endurance sports in her mid-twenties. Initially starting with running, she soon found her passion in triathlon.
Throughout the conversation we discuss training, mental strategies, and nutrition. You'll hear about her tough training regimen, tips for aspiring triathletes, and her future goals. This candid and motivational conversation is perfect for anyone interested in endurance sports or looking for a story of perseverance and determination.
(00:00) Introduction: Meet Fabi
(02:25) First Full Distance Triathlon: Challenge Roth Recap
(14:44) Ironman Nutrition Mistake
(27:31) Ironman Mental Strategies
(30:00) Mind vs Body
(33:39) Ironman Training
(41:11) Peak training and tapering
(46:27) What it takes to do a full Ironman
(49:05) Making endurance sports more social
(51:25) Adapting training when life gets in the way
(52:53) Fabi's start in endurance sports
(58:24) Fabi's incredible progression in swimming
(59:32) Swimming tips from zero to Ironman
(01:06:42) What Fabi is most proud of
(01:07:24) Advice for aspiring triathletes
(01:08:35) Future goals
Instagram:
@endurance_fabi
@justbrunathings
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How anyone can become a great swimmer | Expert Series 02 | Brenton Ford founder of Effortless Swimming
In this episode of the Human Endurance Expert Series, we talked to Brenton Ford, founder of Effortless Swimming. Brenton founded Effortless Swimming with the mission to help people around the world in improving their swimming technique. Effortless Swimming has grown to be one of the biggest channels on Youtube, having 350K followers reaching with 30M+ views on their top videos. Apart from their content, Effortless Swimming provides online courses, in-person clinics, as well as training camps around the world.
(00:08)Â Meet Brenton Ford: Founder of Effortless Swimming
(11:13)Â Common Mistakes and Foundational Skills for Swimmers
(18:48)Â Improving Swimming Technique and Training Tips
(29:08)Â The Importance of Drills and Effective Training
(39:34)Â Skills in Open Water Swimming vs. Pool Swimming
(43:51)Â Increasing Stroke Rate vs. Distance Per Stroke
(47:36)Â Choosing the Right Wetsuit
(58:04)Â Fueling for Long Swim Sessions
(01:03:45)Â The Journey of Effortless Swimming
(01:15:53)Â The Future of Swimming
(01:20:30)Â Fire Questions
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Website: https://effortlessswimming.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EffortlessSwimming
Follow Effortless Swimming on IG: @effortlessswimming
Follow Fabi on IG: @endurance_fabi
Follow Bruna on IG: @justbrunathings
Redefining human boundaries through endurance sports. Tune into the expert series to learn directly from experts on topics related to endurance sports. Listen to the guest series to be inspired by the journeys of incredible, everyday endurance athletes. Fabi & Bruna coach runners and triathletes of all levels: www.jornadaendurance.com. Follow Bruna & Fabi on Instagram: @justbrunathings @endurance_fabi
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