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Do cross-country skiers have it easier than biathletes? Oh yeah, we went down that road! Since I messed up the first recording, we’re back discussing the rest of the hot takes.

Chatting with me today is Benjamin Brousseau. He is my team mate on the Biathlon Alberta Training Centre, and also the Biathlon National Development Team. He has competed at three Youth and Junior World Championships and Junior IBU Cups.

Is zone 2 the most efficient training zone? Maybe if you're a 14 year old lawyer dad... On this episode, we discuss training hot takes sent in by the ski community along with Stu Harden, who is a recently retired Biathlon Alberta Training Centre coach. He was also an almost Youth Olympic Gold medalist, if you know, you know. And if you don't, listen to this episode!

There are many ways to get good at biathlon, but just because there is no singular right answers, it doesn't mean there are no wrong answers. At the YDS Podcast, we definitely have all the solutions and knowledge so keep listening ;)

Have you ever pooped your pants before a race? Cause we have, and today we’re gonna talk about it! Our guest today is Aliah Turner, aka Vomit Aliah, a Biathlon Alberta Training Centre athlete. She has competed at the 2026 Biathlon Junior World Championships, as well as the past FISU Games.

Racing is a stressful time, and our bodies react to it in unexpected ways… Having tummy issues before a competition is more common than we may think. So next time something goes wrong before your start, remember this episode. There might just be a happy ending to every shit-storm ;)