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Episode 289: Using Data to Navigate Ironman Training with Laura Philipp
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by Ironman European Champion and Ironman World Championship Bronze Medalist Laura Philipp.
Laura is gearing up for the upcoming Ironman World Championship taking place this month in Nice, France. Kristen and Laura discuss Laura’s journey to becoming an ironman, training for competition, using data to improve training, adjusting training around the menstrual cycle, Laura’s WHOOP data, tricks for a good night's sleep, and goals going into the 2024 Ironman World Championship.
Episode chapters:
- 1:58 - Laura’s path to becoming an ironman
- 8:28 - Laura’s training volume in preparation for competition
- 17:50 - Using data to make corrections during training
- 19:07 - Adjusting training to the menstrual cycle
- 29:57 - Laura’s WHOOP data overview
- 30:41 - Laura’s tricks for a good night's sleep
- 39:44 - Laura’s goals for the 2024 Ironman World Championships
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