<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Andiamo²™ Triathlon Training & Coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Andiamo²™  family! Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching as well as structured training plans.]]></description><link>https://www.andiamorace.com/triathlon-training-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:41:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.andiamorace.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Peptides and Triathlon Training: What WADA and USADA Actually Say (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[But before adding anything to a triathlon training plan, the more useful question isn't "does this work," it's "what happens if I use this." For any athlete who races under USA Triathlon, USAT-sanctioned events, or any federation that follows the World Anti-Doping Code, that answer has real consequences. This post breaks down what peptides actually are, where they stand under WADA and USADA rules, and how to think about the recovery tools that are actually worth your time.]]></description><link>https://www.andiamorace.com/post/peptides-triathlon-endurance-training-wada-usada-guidelines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f64388bec28748d3a41fc</guid><category><![CDATA[IRONMAN Triathlon Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Physiology]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:32:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/167155_9d2b75d5f32c4c479f4adf3bd3f66b59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triathlon Age Graded Performance Calculator: Your Finish Time Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Age Graded Performance Calculator does this for running, swimming, and full triathlon splits, using World Masters Athletics 2023 standards for running, FINA Masters records with an open-water correction for swimming, and UCI Masters plus Ironman/70.3 age-group world records for the bike leg — because no official masters standard exists for cycling.]]></description><link>https://www.andiamorace.com/post/triathlon-age-graded-performance-calculator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a664ba9b59210289e91f509</guid><category><![CDATA[Triathlon Training Calculators]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:23:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/167155_cc2b8d01ae8144b2a814dd38531eb61b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gellish Max Heart Rate Formula: Age, BMI, and Sex Combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gellish Max Heart Rate Formula - HRmax = 207 − (0.7 × Age) − (0.1 × BMI) + (4 × Sex)
Three variables instead of one. That's the entire pitch behind the Gellish formula, and it's worth unpacking each term before trusting the output.]]></description><link>https://www.andiamorace.com/post/gellish-max-heart-rate-formula</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6645b7b59210289e91e54a</guid><category><![CDATA[Triathlon Training Calculators]]></category><category><![CDATA[Physiology]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:51:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/167155_8558e30e934f4034a383bf6323b795e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nes et al. Max Heart Rate Formula: Sex-Specific MHR Estimates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people, same age, different max heart rates. 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The program uses a 3:1 training cycle: three progressive training weeks followed by one recovery week.]]></description><link>https://www.andiamorace.com/post/masters-40-half-distance-triathlon-training-a-smarter-24-week-build</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a611ca66f3edb48b20198f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Masters Triathlete 40+]]></category><category><![CDATA[IRONMAN Triathlon Training]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:14:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/167155_ead0d6bda196496cadbae7950dcf2150~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_909,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Triathletes 60+ Couch To Full Distance Training Plan: The Complete Guide for Athletes Over 60]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many months does it actually take to prepare a 60 year old body for 140+ miles of racing? 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Functional Threshold Power is the highest average power, in watts, that a cyclist can hold for roughly an hour. It marks the line between work that's primarily aerobic and work that starts pulling heavily on anaerobic systems.]]></description><link>https://www.andiamorace.com/post/ftp-calculator-for-triathletes-find-your-bike-power-zones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ff21020510c8475e6f9c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Triathlon Training Calculators]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:57:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/167155_cc2c7c3088b54ec2b2edbe1e985786ff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>