Q&A #106 - The menstrual cycle's impact on endurance training; Swimming and running drills; External and internal cues When, how and why should you be doing running and/or swimming drills in training? What are internal and external cues, and how do they relate to motor skill acquisition and retention? The latest science on managing training according to the menstrual cycle   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans Q&A episode archive Attentional focus and motor learning: A review of 15 years The effect of attentional focus on running economy (Schucker 2009) Does the attentional focus adopted by swimmers affect their performance? (Stoate 2011) Coaching cues - article by Owen Walker and Brett Bartholomew Honing your swimming skills: constrain to gain! - article by Andrew Sheaff Pre-run mobility routine Pre-swim mobility routine The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (McNulty 2020) How the Menstrual Cycle Affects Athletic Performance - article by Alex Hutchinson FTP #35: Kelly McNulty & Kirsty Elliott-Sale – The Female cyclist series: Menstrual cycle and endurance exercise performance - Fuel the Pedal podcast Triathlon training and nutrition considerations for female athletes with Stacy Sims, PhD | EP#105   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.