In this episode:
There is a longstanding belief that living and maybe training at altitude confers benefits on performance especially when an athlete goes to compete at a lower level. The science on this matter is a little less certain. Yes, there are physiological adaptations that occur but do these actually translate in to better results? I review the evidence. Plus, an interview with Skye Moench:
Skye is a professional triathlete who specializes in long-course triathlon. She is a multiple Ironman and 70.3 Champion. In 2021, Skye ended the year ranked 7th in the PTO World Rankings.
Segments:
[05:15]- Training at altitude
[20:08]- Skye Moench
Links
Skye's Facebook page
@skyemoench on Instagram
@skyemoench on X
Skye's Website
Skye on YouTube
There is a longstanding belief that living and maybe training at altitude confers benefits on performance especially when an athlete goes to compete at a lower level. The science on this matter is a little less certain. Yes, there are physiological adaptations that occur but do these actually translate in to better results? I review the evidence. Skye Moench didn't take the traditional route to becoming the 5th ranked female professional triathlete in the world but once she made up her mind that she was going to do it, she just did. I talk to her about her circuitous route to success, her history of injury and recovery as well as what the future holds for her now that the calendar has a full season of racing ahead.
