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On behalf of the Rockstar Triathlete Academy we would like to introduce our new community manager, Coach Brad Haag. Brad is dedicated to engaging with all of the athletes of the Rockstar Triathlete Academy. Through quality content via articles, videos, audio recordings, and more, Brad’s goal is to connect athletes around the globe through the Rockstar Triathlete Academy.

Brad is a certified USAT triathlon coach, a certified USAC cycling coach, a certified NCSF personal trainer, and among other various titles an overall fitness geek. His background involves a diverse array of physically challenging endeavors. From attending special programs while he served in the Navy to stumbling upon triathlon and other endurance sports. He has since qualified for triathlon nationals at three different distances (sprint, Olympic, and half-ironman).

Brad’s coaching career began four years ago when he held the position of Command Fitness Leader (Navy version of a Personal Trainer) in charge of coaching over two-dozen Sailors. After being honorably discharged Brad started his coaching career as a certified coach through Superhumancoach.com and Pacific Elite Fitness. He now coaches athletes ranging from recruits looking to be a Navy Seals to triathletes looking to qualify for the world championships.

If you’re interested in learning more about Brad, he can be contacted through the Rockstar Triathlete Academy’s gold wings forum, the Facebook page, or the Twitter page.

At the bottom of this post, you can download the audio file to listen to at your computer OR while you swim, bike or run!

-In this triathlon expert teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, triathlon coach Ryan Riell addresses listener questions. Be sure to check out Ryan’s Winter Camp here and his Spring Camp here.

Kent Buckson – Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – What are your thoughts on using a areo helmet vs road bike helmet when racing a 70.3 in a warmer climate?

Lance – Campbell, CA – I have read that base training should focus on primarily low intensity but high volume training, and that high intensity, or anaerobic training can actually interfere with building a strong aerobic “engine”. Is this true, or can you incorporate anaerobic training while maintaining aerobic fitness?

Keena – Missouri My husband and I are getting ready to train for our half-ironman’s. I am very concerned that he is going to injure himself because he does not do proper cool down or stretching after our workouts. He believes that he does not need it. (He tore his calf muscle 4 miles into a marathon we did in December, and he thinks it was because of stretching). Any advice?

Roger – Missouri Is it possible to reset, or increase your aerobic threshold? For example, if you consistently work in an anaerobic state, will your aerobic capacity increase?

Dan Phillips – Garner I want to know how much, what and when I should be eating to support my training regimen (run, swim & gym (weights upper body only)). As it is now I eat all day long every 2-3 hours, not BIG meals, but (healthy) snacks.

carol – University Place, WA What would the taper look like for an Olympic distance triathlon versus a 70.3 for an “older” female athlete? Would running 18 miles at a comfortable pace be good for doing an LSD workout?

Stacey – mount maunganui, New Zealand Hi guys, i have just done two half ironman a month apart, amd am looking forward to another in 8 weeks, In both the past race’s my inner front quads have locked up on on the run with in about 1km off the bike and stay that way the whole run, i cant seem to get past it and its taking me 2hrs just for the run. I drink about 2L water and plenty off electrolyte pills on the bike. P.s im male and 30yrs old, 82kgs(180pounds) Thanks guys from kiwi land