Lesley Paterson is a coach and multiple World Champion across XTERRA and ITU Cross-Triathlon. Lesley joins us to discuss training principles as well as specific advice for racing XTERRA or cross-triathlon.        IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Leslie's training principles and approach to coaching  -Top tips for improving your swim, bike, and run -Key workouts in each of the three disciplines, and an example training week -Training advice for XTERRA, including when and how to do specific training -Racing advice for XTERRA, including nutrition, gear, and more -Advice for time-crunched athletes   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts277/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/   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.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Lesley's website, Twitter, and Instagram Braveheart Coaching website The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion - Lesley's book Training for Xterra and off-road triathlon with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid | EP#196 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.