ELITE Endurance MASTER: Training SECRETS To BOOST Performance | Cam Wurf X Rich Roll Podcast

Rich Roll

Oct 21, 2024

Episode description

Cam Wurf is a versatile endurance athlete, pro cyclist for INEOS Grenadiers, and Ironman champion. We discuss his approach to multidisciplinary competition, training strategies, insights into the evolving world of endurance sports, and more! READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll866
✌🏼🌱 - Rich

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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:38 Tapering Strategies
00:03:25 Quality Sessions Importance
00:04:06 Mental Preparation
00:06:09 Consistency in Training
00:09:03 Long-Term Commitment
00:09:48 Avoiding Overtraining
00:11:41 Training Routine Insights
00:12:40 Transparency in Elite Training
00:13:35 Evolution of Training Approaches
00:15:47 Personal Training Changes
00:17:23 VO2 Max Discussion
00:19:01 Power and Performance Metrics
00:20:42 Current Elite Athletes Comparison
00:23:00 Emerging Talents in Endurance Sports
00:24:11 Personal Experiences at the Olympics
00:25:37 The Olympic Experience
00:26:08 Watching the Triathlon
00:26:49 Training for LA 2028
00:28:33 Ad Break
00:29:43 Comparing Modern and Past Athletes
00:30:53 Aggressive Racing Strategies
00:31:26 Knowledge and Training Evolution
00:33:57 Team INEOS Challenges
00:38:54 Tom Peacock's Future
00:41:57 Balancing Multiple Careers
00:43:25 Qualifying for Kona
00:45:02 Caffeine Consumption During Runs
00:46:06 Age and Experience in Racing
00:47:02 Aggressiveness on Descents
00:48:09 Gravel Introduction in Tour de France
00:49:21 Impact of Gravel on Competition
00:50:41 Kona Race Dynamics
00:51:54 Importance of the Swim in Racing
00:52:15 Open Water Practice Insights
00:54:30 Feedback on Swimming Technique
00:55:26 Lactate Threshold Training
00:58:22 Practical Training Advice
01:00:36 Race Strategy and Mindset
01:02:02 Kona Race Predictions
01:02:34 The Importance of Age in Competition
01:03:08 Strategy for Winning
01:04:46 Ad Break
01:05:00 Race Experience and Performance
01:05:17 Training Adventures
01:05:55 Training Session Breakdown
01:07:26 Nutrition During Training
01:09:42 Discussion on Norwegian Athletes
01:13:05 Australian Endurance Achievements
01:13:38 Ned Brockman's Record Attempt
01:14:39 Evolution of Endurance Sports
01:17:43 Lachlan Morton's Unique Path
01:19:25 Motivation from Endurance Athletes
01:20:23 Discussion on Ultraman
01:21:01 Reflections on Kona
01:22:34 Networking through Sports
01:24:56 Future Aspirations
01:28:15 Transitioning from Competitiveness
01:30:57 Final Encouragement for Athletes
01:32:14 Discussion on Endurance Challenges

CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com​
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
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✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll

FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE
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NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

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2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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Episode description

Cam Wurf is a versatile endurance athlete, pro cyclist for INEOS Grenadiers, and Ironman champion. We discuss his approach to multidisciplinary competition, training strategies, insights into the evolving world of endurance sports, and more! READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll866
✌🏼🌱 - Rich

Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors

LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify
Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods

Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:38 Tapering Strategies
00:03:25 Quality Sessions Importance
00:04:06 Mental Preparation
00:06:09 Consistency in Training
00:09:03 Long-Term Commitment
00:09:48 Avoiding Overtraining
00:11:41 Training Routine Insights
00:12:40 Transparency in Elite Training
00:13:35 Evolution of Training Approaches
00:15:47 Personal Training Changes
00:17:23 VO2 Max Discussion
00:19:01 Power and Performance Metrics
00:20:42 Current Elite Athletes Comparison
00:23:00 Emerging Talents in Endurance Sports
00:24:11 Personal Experiences at the Olympics
00:25:37 The Olympic Experience
00:26:08 Watching the Triathlon
00:26:49 Training for LA 2028
00:28:33 Ad Break
00:29:43 Comparing Modern and Past Athletes
00:30:53 Aggressive Racing Strategies
00:31:26 Knowledge and Training Evolution
00:33:57 Team INEOS Challenges
00:38:54 Tom Peacock's Future
00:41:57 Balancing Multiple Careers
00:43:25 Qualifying for Kona
00:45:02 Caffeine Consumption During Runs
00:46:06 Age and Experience in Racing
00:47:02 Aggressiveness on Descents
00:48:09 Gravel Introduction in Tour de France
00:49:21 Impact of Gravel on Competition
00:50:41 Kona Race Dynamics
00:51:54 Importance of the Swim in Racing
00:52:15 Open Water Practice Insights
00:54:30 Feedback on Swimming Technique
00:55:26 Lactate Threshold Training
00:58:22 Practical Training Advice
01:00:36 Race Strategy and Mindset
01:02:02 Kona Race Predictions
01:02:34 The Importance of Age in Competition
01:03:08 Strategy for Winning
01:04:46 Ad Break
01:05:00 Race Experience and Performance
01:05:17 Training Adventures
01:05:55 Training Session Breakdown
01:07:26 Nutrition During Training
01:09:42 Discussion on Norwegian Athletes
01:13:05 Australian Endurance Achievements
01:13:38 Ned Brockman's Record Attempt
01:14:39 Evolution of Endurance Sports
01:17:43 Lachlan Morton's Unique Path
01:19:25 Motivation from Endurance Athletes
01:20:23 Discussion on Ultraman
01:21:01 Reflections on Kona
01:22:34 Networking through Sports
01:24:56 Future Aspirations
01:28:15 Transitioning from Competitiveness
01:30:57 Final Encouragement for Athletes
01:32:14 Discussion on Endurance Challenges

CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com​
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans
✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich
✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/
✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/
✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/
✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll

FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE
https://www.dandrake333.com/

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

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.

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