The Running Science Guy: Recent Episodes
Dr Will O'Connor
Hi, I'm Dr Will, I have a PhD in sports science and an endurance sports coaching business. I want to share my knowledge and experience to help make faster athletes and more informed coaches. My content is derived from years of trial and error. A lot of error!
Recording from my Q & A session. You can submit your questions on my website! www.drwilloconnor.com
Blogs mentioned
https://www.drwilloconnor.com/post/the-science-of-the-long-run
https://www.drwilloconnor.com/post/minimalist-training-or-volume-appropriate-training
Training software www.todaysplan.com.au
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This is a special recording of a live webinar. If you've purchased the webinar or you're a member of my site, check your inbox for links to the video and downloadable slides.
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Stryd Running Power has recently released some major updates. One of them being the integration of training plans and structured workouts. These updates send a clear signal about Stryd's long term plan, subscriptions.
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
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• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
runningpower #running #stryd
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Optical heart rate measurement uses photoplethysmography (PPG) to measure tissue changes at the sensor’s location caused by blood circulating throughout the body. As your heart beats, less light returns to the optical sensor, whereas low volume increases the amount of returning light. The accuracy of optical heart rate monitors varies in terms of activity patterns or speed, exercise intensities, skin tone, room temperature, placement of sensors, or compression-induced and motion-induced artifacts.
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
sportscience #running #garmin
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All devices and training platforms reference your threshold and training zones, but they don't do a great job at explaining what they are. As a sports scientist and biochemist, I have an in-depth understanding of how your lactate threshold works, and what your zones mean.
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
sportscience #runningthreshold #lactate
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It's crazy to me that I can run faster by just putting on different pairs of shoes. Clearly, the Nike Zoom Fly 3's don't agree with my running style, but to think they would be 1min slower over 10km is mindblowing.
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
sportscience #running
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If you're new to analyzing training files everything can be a bit overwhelming. Where do you start? That's why Me and Dr Matt Miller (@MTB_PhD) developed the five pillars of quick analysis.
You can learn more about that in our Sports Science Course online. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
View my Run file http://tpks.ws/KLNERLTFZGBWXTI4FEYTRMETSU LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
sportscience #running #ultramarathons
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You want to race some short fast events, but you know the end goal is a big marathon, ultra or Ironman. How do fit the puzzle together to get the best of both worlds?
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
sportscience #running #ultramarathons #trainingpeaks
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Am I running fast enough? Am I training hard enough? Are common questions I get asked. There are two sides to these questions. Generally, runners and triathletes are training their slow stuff too fast/hard and their fast stuff too slow. BUT I also see ultrarunners and ironmen training everything too slow 😒.
Today, I'll run through a couple of different training scenarios using my training paces and zones.
Listen to the podcast, watch later on Youtube and follow me on Strava to stalk my training! 🧐👇
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
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I'm super excited for the Triathlon starting tomorrow. Here are my thoughts, opinions, and predictions.
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
sportscience #running #ultramarathons #runningpower
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I always go back and forth with myself about using distance or time when I'm prescribing training. There are pros and cons for both, and like most things in coaching and science, it depends!
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
sportscience #running #ultramarathons #runningpower
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Someone made a comment to me a few years ago that stuck with me, "Do you really get tired?" I laughed because, at times, my existence is tiredness!
Here, I'll review the mess that has been my training for the last month.
LINKS
• Podcast: https://link.drwillo.com/poddy
• Strava: https://link.drwillo.com/Strava
• YouTube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
• Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
• Facebook: https://link.drwillo.com/facebook
• Performance Advantage podcast with me & Dr Matt Miller: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
• Getting coaching with Dr Will: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
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It may sound counterintuitive, but getting athletes to rest can be one of the hardest parts of my job!
I identify my overtraining through the same process that I use with any athlete. I call it the two red flag system. 🚩🚩
In this episode, I go over my experiences and talk through how important rest is to continue to enjoy your training and progress.
It's OK to Rest Blog: https://www.drwilloconnor.com/post/rest-is-best
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Welcome to the first episode of my straight to tape series. My goal is to create short bite-size clips (10 - 20min) to help athletes and coaches. I'll stream these live to Facebook, and upload to Youtube (links below).
This week, I'm starting with my background story. How I got here, and why I love coaching and education.
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Youtube: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
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Website: https://www.drwilloconnor.com
Performance Advantage Podcast: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com
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