Endurance Unlimited Elite Endurance: The Strength Training for Champions Like Taylor Knibb and Courtney Dauwalter — Season 7 Ep 13
Oct 3, 2025
Erin Carson, NSCA- and NASM-certified strength and conditioning specialist who coaches elite endurance athletes, explains why strength and mobility matter for longevity and performance. She discusses routines used by champions like Taylor Knibb and Courtney Dauwalter. Short, sport-specific strength sessions, mobility habits, and balancing load with endurance are highlighted in multiple practical examples.
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TrainingPeaks Alert During Kona Swim Start
- Erin recounted seeing Taylor Knibb's warm-up upload to a watch during the Kona swim start.
- The TrainingPeaks notification popped up on the pier while Erin and Dirk waited for the race start.
Daily Mobility With Two Weekly Strength Sessions
- Do mobility daily and strength 2–3 times weekly to support elite endurance performance and recovery.
- Erin programs Taylor Knibb with daily mobility and two hard strength sessions plus occasional short third sessions during high load weeks.
Put Strength On Lighter Training Days
- Place strength on lighter training days to avoid impairing adaptation to heavy sport sessions.
- Erin schedules Taylor's gym work on swim-only days so hard bike or run days remain the primary adaptive stimulus.