Q&A on middle-distance development, training load and overtraining metrics, cadence, and more | EP#463

<p>In this Q&A episode, Mikael answers listener questions on training, physiology, long-term athlete development, and more. There are lots of practical tips and takeaways relevant to a wide range of athletes and contexts. </p><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: </strong></p><ul><li>How to get as fast as possible at middle-distance triathlon as a 19-year-old</li><li>How to quantify training load and monitor response to load</li><li>Key metrics to monitor for overtraining risk</li><li>How to select bike cadence when using cycling as cross-training for running</li><li>Heart rate drift during Zone 2 cycling</li><li>Discrepancies between cycling and running heart rates</li></ul><p><strong>DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: </strong></p><ul><li>We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed i...