Balancing Performance, Health and Longevity

How do you balance performance alongside health and longevity? Simon Ward met Prof. Paul Laursen recently to discuss just that.
Paul Laursen: Performance, Health and Longevity

Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit 2017

Professor Paul Laursen on balancing performance, health and longevity

As part of his recent U.S. road trip (more on that HERE), Simon Ward spent time at the Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit.

We’ve already published his discussion with six-time IRONMAN World Champion, Dave Scott (HERE), and in this feature Simon chats to Professor Paul Laursen (www.plewsandprof.com). The subject of the discussion is the interaction between Performance, Health and Longevity.

Written by
John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.

Challenge Peguera-Mallorca: Nunar claims breakthrough win as Schär retains title

Liverpool Champions League winner John Arne Riise targets a new stadium finish at Challenge Roth

Solveig Løvseth’s Kona heartbreak cost her ‘around $1million’, reveals manager

Best Smart Bikes for Triathlon Training 2026

Best Swim Goggles Under $40 in 2026 — Tested & Ranked

Best Triathlon and Open-Water Goggles 2026 — Tested & Ranked

Best Clip-On Aero Bars for a First 70.3 in 2026

IRONMAN announces new race in India as organisers address river swim concerns

Challenge Peguera-Mallorca: Nunar claims breakthrough win as Schär retains title

Liverpool Champions League winner John Arne Riise targets a new stadium finish at Challenge Roth

Solveig Løvseth’s Kona heartbreak cost her ‘around $1million’, reveals manager

IRONMAN announces new race in India as organisers address river swim concerns

Hauser, Yee and Wilde join world champion Vilaça in stacked WTCS Abu Dhabi field

Cody Beals announces retirement after chasing a “storybook ending” to his triathlon career

Patrick Lange’s Kona ended in DNF heartbreak – what he did next was pure class

Vincent Luis on the ‘why’ behind his remarkable career: ‘I wanted to do something with my life’

Share to...