Melanie McQuaid is a triathlon coach and veteran professional triathlete. In 2023 she became the first ever 50-year-old to qualify for and race in the professional field in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. In this interview we discuss that feat and Mel's general thoughts on longevity in the sport and on maintaining performance at an older age. Then we go into a long Q&A segment, answering listener questions on a large variety of topics.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Training considerations with older age, and how to maintain and improve performance as you get older
-Testing, training zones, and training prescription
-Shift work and training
-Use of heart rate in training
-Balancing "aerobic base" training and intensity
-Are brick sessions necessary?
-VO2max intervals
...and more

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Mel's website, Instagram and Twitter
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