Dr. Paul Laursen, a prominent figure in endurance sports, is a versatile athlete, coach, scientist, and entrepreneur, boasting more than three decades of experience. His impressive academic career includes over 200 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and mentorship of more than 20 PhD students, including the likes of age group Ironman record holder Dan Plews. Paul is also renowned as the co-author of the bestseller "The Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training.”
On a personal level, Dr. Laursen has successfully completed over 100 endurance events, including 18 Ironman triathlons. Notably, he has coached accomplished athletes such as Kyle Buckingham and Andi Boecherer to triumph in Ironman competitions. Driven by a passion for innovation, Dr. Laursen co-founded Athletica.ai, a pioneering training platform that skillfully combines scientific principles with artificial intelligence, including machine learning and numerical optimization. This dynamic platform is rapidly evolving and is set to redefine the future of athletic training. Presentation Overview: