Speed Skating Data Podcast
Speed Skating Data Podcast
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Speed Skating Data Podcast is the go-to source for inline speed skating enthusiasts. We host athletes, coaches, and experts to dive into race strategies, technical analysis, and the evolution of the sport. Hosted by Luca Caiani, MSc, CSCS, Sport Scientist for the Inline Speed Skating Italian National Team, and founder of Speed Skating Data.
The SSD Podcast features exclusive conversations with key figures in speed skating and athletic performance. Whether you want to improve your skills or simply learn more about the sport, you’re in the right place! 🏁🎙️
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of inline speed skating, including race strategies, technical analysis, and the sport's evolution, with episode examples such as an insightful discussion with Livio Wenger covering his training philosophy and the balancing act between inline and ice speed skating.

Speed Skating Data Podcast is the go-to source for inline speed skating enthusiasts. We host athletes, coaches, and experts to dive into race strategies, technical analysis, and the evolution of the sport. Hosted by Luca Caiani, MSc, CSCS, Sport Scientist for the Inline Speed Skating Italian National Team, and founder of Speed Skating Data.
The SSD Podcast features exclusive conversations with key figures in speed skating and athletic performance. Whether you want to improve your skills or simply learn more about the sport, you’re in the right place! 🏁🎙️
Il rapporto tra atleta e allenatore è uno degli elementi più importanti — e spesso meno visibili — nella carriera sportiva di un atleta.Nell'episodio 4 dello SSD Podcast abbiamo parlato con Asja Varani, campionessa del mondo di pattinaggio di velocità a rotelle, e con il suo allenatore Guido Cicconi, con cui ha condiviso gran parte della sua carriera sportiva.Pochi mesi dopo l’annuncio del ritiro di Asja dalle competizioni, abbiamo ripercorso insieme il loro percorso: dagli inizi, alla costruzione della fiducia reciproca, fino ai momenti più difficili e alle decisioni che segnano la carriera di un atleta.Durante l’intervista abbiamo parlato di:- come nasce e cresce un rapporto atleta–allenatore nel lungo periodo- come si gestiscono momenti di difficoltà, conflitti e decisioni tecniche- cosa cambia quando un atleta raggiunge il massimo livello- come si affronta il momento del ritiro- cosa resta di questo rapporto dopo la carriera sportivaUna conversazione che offre uno sguardo autentico su cosa significa lavorare insieme per anni inseguendo un obiettivo comune.Se ti interessano performance sportiva, allenamento e sport di alto livello, questo episodio ti darà una prospettiva unica dall’interno.The relationship between an athlete and a coach is one of the most important — and often least visible — factors in an athlete’s career.In this conversation, we speak with Asja Varani, World Champion in inline speed skating sprint events, and her coach Guido Cicconi, who has been by her side for most of her athletic career.A few months after Asja announced her retirement from competition, we took the opportunity to look back on their journey together: from the early years, to the development of trust between athlete and coach, and the difficult moments and decisions that shape a sporting career.In this interview we discuss:- how a long-term athlete–coach relationship is built- how to deal with difficult moments, conflicts, and technical decisions- what changes when an athlete reaches the highest level- how athletes and coaches approach retirement- what remains of this relationship after the competitive career endsThis conversation offers an authentic look at what it means to work together for years in pursuit of a shared goal.If you are interested in sport performance, coaching, and high-level sport, this episode provides a unique inside perspective.

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