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Description

The Training Today app tracks your readiness to train each day by monitoring your health metrics on Apple Watch. In this podcast, lan & Ade discuss how it works, the underlying science and data (such as heart rate variability - HRV), and the best way to utilize your Readiness to Train (RTT) score for your structured training. Each episode is a brisk 20 mins chat, as we explore the app and the exciting directions we want to see it develop.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from The Training Today Podcast podcast

Race Craft

2023/07/20

Ian, Fran, Ade and Will discuss Race Craft - why we need to think about it, tips and how to manage the mental aspects of the day.

The gang talk about their recent training camp in the Alps

2023/07/06

Ian, Ade, Fran, Becky, Will, and this week Emma joins us, all discuss their recent training camp in the Alps - what went well and what didn't.

App updates and what’s coming in watchOS10 for Training Today

2023/06/16

Ian, Ade and Fran discuss the latest Training Today app updates that include sleep analysis, and activity intensity scores; plus upcoming support for menstruation tracking, and existing new features that will be enabled with watchOS10.

Fran has an interesting(!) experience at the World Multi-Sport Championship in Ibiza

2023/05/08

Fran and Ade discuss Fran's experience racing the long-distance Aquabike in Ibiza this week.

Race preparations and Ian’s first event of the year.

2023/05/04

Ian and Ade discuss how to prepare for a race in the taper period a week or so before the event, the race day, and post-race activities. Ian relates it to a recent half marathon he completed while recovering from some illness.

Athlete Profile: Will Oldham

2023/03/24

In this episode, Fran, Ade and Ian ask Will about his triathlon career, his goals for this year, and what advice he would give to people just starting out.

Training in cold weather

2023/03/16

Ian, Ade, Fran and Becky take on the cold spell in the UK, and discuss cold weather training. (Apologies for the poor sound in parts in this episode)

App Explainer, app update, and unusual RTT Scenarios

2023/03/03

Ian & Ade provide a quick explainer of how the Training Today app works and discuss the new update and some scenarios where you need to consider your RTT score carefully; plus a sneak peek of what is coming in the next big release.

The benefits and risks of cross-training

2023/02/22

Ian, Ade and Izzy discuss the benefits and risks of cross-training. Ade has the benefit of experiencing it for real as he broadcasts from his place in the Alps during a skiing holiday!

What does a typical training week look like for a triathlete?

2023/02/15

Ian, Ade and Becky first ask chatGPT to write a plan, and then go on to discuss a better approach. And on another issue altogether, Ian encounters a snorkeler in the fast lane of his local pool!

Data vs ”Feel”

2023/02/01

Do we rely on data too much? Or not enough? Can a new athlete train effectively without data or is it instinctive? Ian, Ade, Fran and Will discuss...

Winter Training - what is it really; our athletes and coaches share their tips and thoughts.

2023/01/17

This week Ade and Ian are joined by Fran, Becky, and Will to talk about Winter Training. Is base training even a thing anymore? What is Becky's top tip? And what should you watch when you are in the garage on the turbo or treadmill?