Tobias Haumann is an exceptional triathlon coach with over 15 years of experience and a notable athletic career.

In this episode we discuss his coaching philosophy, balancing data and feel, essential nutritional and swimming advice, and personalized training approaches.

Tune in to learn about the importance of sustainable training, overcoming limitations, and the future of triathlon training.

Useful links:

• Learn more about Scientific Triathlon and book Tobias as your coach
• Connect with Tobias on Linkedin
• Follow Tobias on Instagram: @tobiashaumann
• Follow Bruna on Instagram: @justbrunathings
• Follow Fabi on Instagram: @endurance_fabi

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction(01:12) AI x Coaches(05:28) Scientific Triathlon(09:22) Onboarding a new athlete(14:05) Principles of endurance training(21:55) Data vs Feel(27:46) Managing training load(36:47) HRV(38:42) Training Stress Score(45:44) Nutrition(50:12) Fueling for women vs men(53:28) Improving your swim(59:25) Closing advice & thoughts on the future(01:02:31) Athlete success story

Vic Johnson is a sports dietician specialising in mountain endurance athletes—from ultra runners, to mountaineers, skiers, and triathletes. Vic provides essential advice on hydration, carbohydrate intake, and the impact of diet on performance and health. We delve into the complexities of nutrition, exploring topics like glycogen stores, fat metabolism, and the differences between male and female nutritional needs. Whether you're an amateur or a pro, this episode offers valuable knowledge to help you enhance your performance and overall well-being.

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:32) What is a mountain sports dietitian

(02:07) Vic's background

(11:27) The building blocks of nutrition and performance

(14:05) The importance of hydration

(25:30) Pre-training nutrition

(28:44) Fat metabolism and carb intake

(34:11) Stress fractures and their relationship to diet

(38:22) Periodising Nutrition, Low Carb Diets

(42:32) Nutritional differences between men and women

(47:49) Intermitent fasting and running performance

(50:29) Plant based diets for endurance athletes

(56:46) Where to begin with nutrition

(59:55) Debunking a nutritional myth

(01:03:51) Athlete success story

Follow us:

• Vic
• Bruna
• Fabi

Lean more about the Podcast and Fabi & Bruna's Coaching

• www.jornadaendurance.com
• www.ignitehumanendurance.com

Anton was the first person to ever swim from New Norfolk to Bruny Island in Tasmania. He accomplished this in 15h23min with a pace of 1:35min/100m.

We spoke about his journey towards this challenge, including his intense training route, cold training exposure, and performance mindset as well as about the swim in itself, of course.

Tune in to learn more about swimming training and to be inspired by this great athlete with such a positive and strong mindset.

Chapters:

(00:00) Opening

(02:51) Swimming journey

(09:34) Training volume

(16:57) Nutrition in training

(20:01) Training routine

(30:09) Cold exposure training

(36:57) The 58km swim

(50:20) Mindset & Mental Training

(01:00:24) Hardest part about the swim

(01:04:55) Arriving at the coast

(01:10:06) Learnings from the swim

(01:14:45) Advice for novice swimmers

(01:21:32) Fire questions

Follow Anton on Instagram: @anton_ilchenko

Follow Bruna: @justbrunathings

Follow Fabi: endurance_fabi

In this episode of the expert series, we get the chance to talk to Triathlon coach Tom, founder of Sense Endurance Coaching. Tom has been into triathlon since more than 15 years and through time realized that chasing blindly the data can have it's negative impact to performance. Over the years, Tom moved to a more intuitive approach in coaching, focusing more on feel.

Tom recently got the chance to learn from and work together with Brett Sutton, who is an icon when it comes to triathlon coaching. Brett's approach further impacted Tom in his believe that training does not need to be overcomplicated and that joy and performance can be found in the simplicity of training.

Tune in to learn more about Tom's coaching philosophy and learn more about how important feel is in training.

Follow Tom on IG: @senseendurance

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(00:00) Introduction to Tom and His Journey

(00:53) Tom's Philosophy on Coaching and Naming His Business Sense

(02:08) Diving into Data vs. Feel in Training

(10:52) Training with Brett Sutton

(29:34) Applying Brett's Methods to Coaching

(40:37) Understanding Easy, Moderate, Medium, Mad

(42:59) Maintaining Strong Biomechanics in Long Distance Running

(43:39) Training Strategies for Long Runs

(47:17) Mental Strength in Endurance Training

(48:31) Balancing Fun and Focus in Training

(58:56) The Role of Communication in Coaching

(01:03:19) Advice for Age Group Triathletes

(01:08:18) Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks

Follow Tom on Instagram: @senseendurance

Learn more about Tom's coaching: www.sense-endurance.com

In this episode of Human Endurance, we catch up with Paul Robinson a guest we had on last year. Paul is an extraordinary athlete who recently completed the world's hardest triathlon, the Arch to Arc. The race involves running 87 miles from London to Dover, swimming across the English Channel, and cycling 181 miles to Paris. Paul not only finished but also set a new men's non-wetsuit course record. Tune in as Paul shares his race experience and how he managed to physically and push through. Paul also reflects on raising £13,000 for motor neuron disease (MND) research and discusses his future athletic pursuits.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:14) Paul's Record-Breaking Achievement

(02:44) Reflecting on the Journey

(06:46) The Start of the Arch to Arc Challenge

(10:19) Facing the Channel Swim

(19:30) The Final Leg: Cycling to Paris

(32:17) Support Crew

(32:55) Challenges During the Run

(35:12) Blister Management and Trust in the Team

(37:02) Power Naps and Sleep Strategy

(38:25) Planning for All Eventualities

(39:42) Raising Money for MND Research

(43:15) Mental vs Physical Challenge

(45:54) Post-Race Recovery

(47:43) Shifting Focus to a sub 3 hours Marathon

(50:23) Reflections on Life and Challenges

(55:54) Becoming an Open Water Coach

(58:14) Final Thoughts and Advice

In this episode, Marco breaks down the science of heart rate variability into practical insights you can use today. He shares eye-opening insights about how your training decisions should (and shouldn't) be influenced by HRV. We also discuss the real usefulness of wearables such as Whoop and Oura, and explore often-overlooked factors that impact HRV measurements, from sleep quality to hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle.

Whether you're an elite athlete or just starting your wellness journey, this episode will transform how you think about recovery and training optimization.

In this episode of the Human Endurance Experts series, we dive into an in-depth conversation with Moritz, a 2:23h marathon runner and coach, who found this passion in running after recovering from an ACL tear.

Moritz shares his journey, training strategies, and the critical insights he gained along the way.

Key highlights include his experiences running majors, his coaching philosophy, training volume and intensity, the balance between data and intuition, running mechanics, and tapering.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, you'll find valuable tips and motivational anecdotes to improve your own running journey.

(00:00) Introduction to Moritz's Running Journey

(05:19) Training Capacity

(08:42) Training Volume and Intensity

(12:06) Balancing Training with Life and Recovery

(17:40) Advanced Training Techniques and Nutrition

(48:37) Balancing Data and Running by Feel

(56:14) Running Mechanics and Technique

(01:02:49) Outdoor vs. Treadmill Running

(01:06:45) Race Strategy and Preparation

(01:17:42) Strength and Conditioning for Runners

(01:21:48) Rapid Fire Questions

(01:25:46) Conclusion and Farewell

Follow us on Instagram:

Moritz: @moritzrunning

International Running Club Zurich: @irczrh

Fabi: @endurance_fabi

Bruna: @justbrunathings

Be coached by Bruna & Fabi: www.jornadaendurance.com

Fabi embarked on her journey into endurance sports in her mid-twenties. Initially starting with running, she soon found her passion in triathlon.

Throughout the conversation we discuss training, mental strategies, and nutrition. You'll hear about her tough training regimen, tips for aspiring triathletes, and her future goals. This candid and motivational conversation is perfect for anyone interested in endurance sports or looking for a story of perseverance and determination.

(00:00) Introduction: Meet Fabi

(02:25) First Full Distance Triathlon: Challenge Roth Recap

(14:44) Ironman Nutrition Mistake

(27:31) Ironman Mental Strategies

(30:00) Mind vs Body

(33:39) Ironman Training

(41:11) Peak training and tapering

(46:27) What it takes to do a full Ironman

(49:05) Making endurance sports more social

(51:25) Adapting training when life gets in the way

(52:53) Fabi's start in endurance sports

(58:24) Fabi's incredible progression in swimming

(59:32) Swimming tips from zero to Ironman

(01:06:42) What Fabi is most proud of

(01:07:24) Advice for aspiring triathletes

(01:08:35) Future goals

Instagram:

@endurance_fabi

@justbrunathings