
ELITE Endurance MASTER: Training SECRETS To BOOST Performance | Cam Wurf X Rich Roll Podcast
Rich Roll
Oct 21, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Establish non-negotiable goals for consistent progress
Setting a few attainable, non-negotiable weekly sessions ensures consistency and often leads to you doing more than planned, which is great for morale.
Train more effectively with Nike carbon shoes for enhanced fitness
The Nike carbon shoe's evolution was designed not just for immediate speed, but to allow athletes to train more frequently at a high level, leading to greater overall fitness.
Train with polarized intensity for optimal Ironman performance
At age 41, his training is polarized, involving more high-intensity speed work and more easy recovery work, while rarely operating at actual Ironman race intensity.
Maintain stable VO2 max across sports for lasting performance
An elite athlete's VO2 max has remained remarkably stable around 6 liters for 25 years, from age 18 to 41, despite moving through different sports.
Enhance fatigue resistance to excel in cycling
The biggest differentiator for top modern cyclists is their phenomenal fatigue resistance, allowing them to race hard every single day, not just their peak power numbers.
Consume 1000mg of caffeine to fuel Ironman performance
He consumed approximately 1000 milligrams of caffeine during an Ironman race, yet was so exhausted he fell asleep within an hour of finishing.
Revive old training terms: embrace lactate thresholds LT1 and LT2
Training zones defined by lactate thresholds, LT1 and LT2, are old-school terms from his rowing days 20 years ago that are now becoming popular again.
Force a hard bike pace to disrupt competitors' marathon performance
His Kona race strategy is to force a hard pace on the bike to damage his competitors' running legs, turning the marathon into a scrappy grind rather than a pure speed race.
More from
Rich Roll
You also might be interested in
Dr. David Sinclair: “Only 10 Minutes a Week Reverses Aging – Here’s the Proof”
Move Like An Athlete, Walk Like a Kangaroo & Use Cool Tools Like *Weighted Vests, Compression Gear & Vibration Platforms* To Transform Your Body, With Dr. Emily Splichal
Motor Unit Training and Avoiding a Major Risk of Death after 60, ft. Dr. Stanfield, Dr. Carvalho
The Importance of Weight Training, Protein, and Muscle
Are you aging faster than you should be? Find out.