Welcome back to In My Opinion - a podcast series where Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox shares opinions about the running and triathlon world and in this episode Matt is joined by head coach of Triathlon at the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy - Kasper Pederson. Learn more about training with Kasper Pederson: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast with Kasper Peterson 00:16 Behind the Scenes: Triathlon World with Kasper Peterson 00:36 The T100 Series: Insights and Athlete Experiences 01:53 Magnus's Unfortunate Crash and Its Impact 04:05 Turning Setbacks into Opportunities: A Week in Singapore 08:38 Race Predictions and Behind-the-Scenes Stories 14:13 The Dynamics of Racing: Strategy and Surprises 19:15 Heat Training: Strategies and Personalized Protocols 26:16 Coaching Philosophy: Professional vs. Amateur Athletes 35:25 Maximizing Training Efficiency in Triathlon 36:08 The Importance of Understanding Your Training 37:24 The Science and Value of Athletic Testing 41:44 The Debate on Super Shoes and Gear in Training 50:35 Building Confidence and Strategy for Race Day 56:51 Outlook for Upcoming Races and Athlete Strategies 01:05:48 Coaching Insights and Community Building