Running’s Most Insane World Record Was Just Broken (Coaches React)

In this episode, Gerard and Jordan break down the latest in endurance sport, from Josh Kerr's world record performance and the Tour de France to Gerard's firsthand experience with altitude training. They explore what these stories reveal about effective training, recovery, and why consistency will always outperform hero workouts. If you're looking to train smarter and get more from your sessions, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply straight away.

This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly.

0:58 – The Colorado Altitude Experiment
2:34 – Shocking First Ride Results
5:52 – Is One Week Altitude Enough?
8:34 – The Mile WR Is BROKEN
14:34 – Josh Kerr's Unconventional Training Week
17:54 – The Recovery & Consistency Secret
22:12 – Beyond the "Hero Workouts" Trap
24:50 – The 1200m Time Trial Breakthrough
28:50 – Mastering Critical Power Metrics
36:06 – Mile Record vs. Sub Two-Hour Marathon
42:22 – Tadej Pogačar's Tour Dominance
48:07 – Training after Illness
51:48 – Funny Post-Race Coaching Encounters
54:22 – Family Milestones & Travel Gratitude

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