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USAT Art & Science of Triathlon Series 1

USAT, America's governing body of the sport of triathlon, presents “The 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon's lecture series. This 12 hour international symposium is an in depth look at the most cutting edge techniques and training philosophies brought to you by the leading minds in the sport. Whether you are a serious athlete or coach, the 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon will educate you on the future of triathlon training. Includes lectures from Bobby McGee, Nicholas Romanov, Bob Seebohar, Michael Kellman, Randy Wilber and Iñigo Mujika. Keynote presentations by Antarctic Mike Pierce, Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes and 2008 US Olympic Triathlon Team

Dean Karnazes Pushing The Limits

In this keynote presentation from USA Triathlon's Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium, Ultra Distance Runner and Author Dean Karnazes inspires through a discussion of his amazing accomplishments which include running 350 continuous miles, running across death valley in 120 degree temperatures, a marathon in the South Pole, scaling Yosemite's Half Dome and 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states!
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Gaining a Mental Edge: Psychological Considerations for Triathletes

Gaining a Mental Edge: Psychological Considerations for Triathletes - A presentation by internationally renowned coach Bobby McGee entitled - Gaining a Mental Edge: Psychological Considerations for Triathletes. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. Topics include: Paradigms and Misconceptions, Formalizing Mental Training, Adressing Fears, How to identify motivators for individuals, Internal Dialogue, Common Belief Structures, Shifting Paradigms, Constructive Questions, Clarity and Fatigue, Past Athletic History.
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McGee vs. Romanov - The Running Debate

McGee vs. Romanov - The Running Debate - Bobby McGee and Nicholas Romanov, two of the world's foremost running coaches, go head-to-head to discuss and debate the prevailing theories of successful run training and competition. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium.
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Proper Run Mechanics for Triathlon

A presentation by internationally renowned coach Bobby McGee entitled - Proper Run Mechanics for Triathlon. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. Topics include: The coach's role, Why good run mechanics are especially important for triathletes, Power Running, Lactic Acid, Difficulty in correcting technique, Run challenges from swimming, Run challenges from cycling, Assessing running mechanics, Approach to correcting mechanics, The key to increased stride rate, Core strength, The importance of experience."
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Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon

A presentation by Sports Physiologist, Dr. Inigo Mujika on Peaking and Tapering for Triathlon. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. Included is an in-depth look at research into tapering for endurance sports in general and triathlon in particular. Topics include: Definition of Taper, Aim of Taper, Reduction of Training Load, Duration of Taper, Performance Improvements, Practical Implications (Introduction by the USOC's Scott Schnitzpahn)
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2008 Olympic Triathlon Team - Q&A

An enlightening Q&A session with the U.S. 2008 Olympic Triathlon Team - Matt Reed, Jarrod Shoemaker, Hunter Kemper, Julie Ertel, Laura Bennett, Sarah Haskins. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. (Moderated by the USOC's Scott Schnitzpahn)
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Nicholas Romanov - The Pose Method

A presentation by Nicholas Romanov, Ph.D. on his globally acclaimed "Pose Method" of Running. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. Topics include: Why we need a standard, Examining the nature of technique in running, The relationship between injuries and running, Theoretical paradoxes in running, Rethinking paradigms associates with running, Looking at "Extensor's Paradox," Why Carl Lewis' coach didn't get it, Development of the Pose Method, Defining the Pose Method, Outline of the Pose Method Fundamentals, A practical demonstration of the Pose Method, The essence of body weight, examples of other "poses" in movement, The Pose running model, Thoughts, Desires, Perceptions and Actions as they relate to running, Breaking Pose down to one simple formula, The forces of physics related to Pose, A hierarchical model of run training, The laws of injuries. (Introduction by the USOC's Scott Schnitzpahn)
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Metabolic Testing for Endurance Athletes

A presentation by Sport Dietician and Exercise Physiologist Bob Seebohar on Metabolic Testing for Endurance Athletes. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. Topics include: Objectives of testing, Protocol, Interpretation, Applications, conclusions. (Introduction by the USOC's Scott Schnitzpahn)
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Preparation of the Elite Endurance Athlete: Physiology Checklist

A presentation by Randy Wilber, Ph.D., FACSM, entitled - Preparation of the Elite Endurance Athlete: Physiology Checklist. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. Topics include: Training Program Design, Evaluation of Training, Prevention of Overtraining, Tapering and Peaking, Ancillary Training. (Introduction by the USOC's Scott Schnitzpahn)
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Recovery

A presentation by Dr. Michael Kellman entitled - Recovery. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium.
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Antarctic Mike

In this inspiring and compelling keynote presentation from USA Triatlon's Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium, ultamarathoner, adventurer and author "Antarctic" Mike Pierce talks about his seemingly superhuman quests and the ever-present themes of motivation, persistence and execution.
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