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That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

That Triathlon Show is the podcast for triathletes of all levels who want to train smarter and race faster. With over 600 episodes and millions of downloads since 2017, this show cuts through the noise and misinformation, delivering practical, no-nonsense advice rooted in both the art and science of training and performance. The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training methodology,

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01:14:55

John Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe - cycling...

That Triathlon Show ·

2025/07/13

John Wakefield is a cycling coach and bike fitter. He is a coach and Director of Development at Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, and coaches riders at the World Tour level, as well as working directly with and managing the U23 and younger development teams. In this interview, we dive deep into John's thoughts training and coaching, as well as his approach to bike fitting in detail. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: John's training philosophyThe importance of focusing on recovery and adaptation to trainingUsing

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00:39:52

Beginner Series 2 - Selecting your first triathlon

That Triathlon Show ·

2025/06/28

In part 2 of the Beginner Series, we discuss what you should think about and take into consideration when selecting and signing up for your first ever triathlon. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Why the choice of your first triathlon mattersPicking the right distance (the most important variable)Swim format, course type, local vs. destination races, timing and season, and other important considerationsHow and where to find a good first triathlonCommon mistakes related to first race selectionAthlete

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00:57:03

Beginner Series 1 - Introduction to Triathlon

That Triathlon Show ·

2025/06/21

In part 1 of the Beginner Series, we discuss the ins and outs of what you need to know if you're just starting out in triathlon, or considering doing so. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: What is triathlon?Standard and non-standard triathlon distancesWho can do a triathlon?Gear and equipment to get startedBasic terminologyMikael's first triathlon storyCommon questions and misconceptionsNext stepsDETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the

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01:34:16

John Davis - Coaching, physiology, and running...

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2025/06/05

John Davis is a running coach, researcher, and the author of the blog Running Writings. He combines scientific thinking and computational skills with practical coaching, and has developed popular tools and calculators for distance runners. In this episode, John discusses his run training principles, and we discuss his calculators and why they could be a great tool in any runner's toolbox. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: The story behind Running Writings and John's motivation for starting itJohn's

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00:49:06

Q&A on middle-distance development, training load and...

That Triathlon Show ·

2025/05/26

In this Q&A episode, Mikael answers listener questions on training, physiology, long-term athlete development, and more. There are lots of practical tips and takeaways relevant to a wide range of athletes and contexts. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: How to get as fast as possible at middle-distance triathlon as a 19-year-oldHow to quantify training load and monitor response to loadKey metrics to monitor for overtraining riskHow to select bike cadence when using cycling as cross-training for runningHeart

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01:35:19

Glenn Poleunis - coaching across Olympics, T100 and...

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2025/05/15

Coach Glenn Poleunis leads a Girona-based squad home to elite triathletes such as T100 World Champion Marten van Riel and Olympic and World Champion Cassandre Beaugrand (who joined the squad more recently, after her standout 2024 season). We talk about coaching at the highest level, the demands of WTCS, T100 and Ironman racing, and how Glenn's coaching is evolving with the demands of the sport. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: How Glenn's coaching and his squad has evolved over the past three yearsLessons

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01:32:49

Craig Alexander - Three-time Ironman World Champion |...

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2025/04/23

Craig Alexander is a three-time Ironman World Champion and two-time Ironman 70.3 World Champion. In this episode we discuss the training and racing strategies Craig used during his career in detail. Craig also shares learnings from his post-racing coaching career on training considerations for age-group triathletes. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: An overview of Craig's training approach during his most successful yearsKey principles and example workouts in his swim, bike and run trainingHow to race well

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01:37:44

Dr. Guido Vroemen - Training Talk | EP#460

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2025/04/16

Dr. Guido Vroemen is a sports medicine physician, medical biologist, exercise physiologist and endurance coach. He works with age-group and professional athletes in triathlon and cycling, and in this interview we go in-depth into his coaching philosophy and training principles. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Guido's overarching coaching philosophySpecific training principles within swimming, cycling and runningLab testing and metabolic testingAdvice for age-group athletes, including time-restricted

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01:40:51

How to prevent running injuries with Dr. Matt Silver,...

That Triathlon Show ·

2025/03/31

Matt Silver is a physical therapist, runner and author of the book Built to Run. In this interview, Matt peels back the layers of the underlying causes of typical running injuries, and discusses how to prevent and overcome injuries by identifying and tackling the root causes of the issue. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Running form - how is it connected to injury risk, common mistakes and how to identify development areas, and how to work on your running formMobility - how is it connected to injury

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01:22:56

Arild Tveiten - from triathlon to swimming, and...

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2025/03/18

Arild Tveiten is most well-known as the head coach and sport director of Team Norway, and has overseen countless triathlon successes with Kristian Blummenfelt's Olympic Gold in Tokyo 2021 being the jewel in the crown. Arild is now the High Performance Director of the Norwegian Swimming Federation, and joins us to share insights into what he's bringing to swimming from his triathlon experience, and what he's learning about swimming in his new role. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: The reasons for moving

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01:36:15

Michellie Jones - World Champion, Olympic medalist...

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2025/03/06

Michellie Jones is an Australian triathlon legend with a resume including two ITU World Championships, an Olympic silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games, a victory at the 2006 Ironman World Championship, and a Paralympic gold medal as a guide to Katie Kelly in the PT5 (PTVI in today's classification system) in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Michellie has a wealth of experience in coaching, and in this interview we discuss what she's learnt from a life in triathlon both as an athlete and as a

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01:20:45

Malindi Elmore - Three-time Olympian | EP#456

That Triathlon Show ·

2025/02/26

Malindi Elmore is a Canadian runner and three-time Olympian. She raced the 1500 in Athens 2004, and the Marathon in Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024, finishing in the top-ten (ninth) in Tokyo. In between her middle-distance and marathon careers, she also raced as a professional triathlete from 2015 to 2017, including six podiums in IM70.3 and Ironman races. We discuss her marathon training, how she manages to perform and continue to improve into her 40s and as a mother, her short but successful

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01:33:26

François Modave, PhD - Artificial Intelligence in...

That Triathlon Show ·

2025/02/18

François Modave, PhD, is Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health at Wake Forest University (North Carolina). He is also a triathlete with over 30 years in the sport. In this episode, François discusses key concepts of artificial intelligence and how it could be applied (and to what level of success) in a triathlon context. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: What is artificial intelligence?What are the different types of systems that fall under the broader umbrella of AI?How do you train AI

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01:26:49

Anna Kiesenhofer - Olympic Champion | EP#454

That Triathlon Show ·

2025/02/03

Anna Kiesenhofer is the Olympic Champion from Tokyo 2021 in the cycling road race. She is a 9-time National Champion, and a mathematician. In this episode, Anna talks about her training in general, the specific training she did leading into her Olympic gold in Tokyo, being mostly a self-coached athlete for the last decade or so, and much more. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Anna's entry into the professional cycling world, and the burnout that followedTraining going into the Tokyo OlympicsAnna's

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01:36:28

Lance Watson - coach of Olympic Champion Simon...

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2025/01/27

Lance Watson has one of the most extensive resumes in triathlon coaching. He was the coach of Simon Whitfield who won the first ever Olympic gold medal in triathlon in Sydney 2000, has coached at multiple Olympic Games, was the coach of Ironman World Champion Peter Reid, and Ironman World Championship podium finishers Lisa Bentley and Chris Lieto. In this episode, we dig deep into his coaching methodology, discussing training principles, tactical and mental preparation, and more. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY

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01:07:40

Information, decision making, training and technology...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/12/27

In this interview, originally published on the Endurance Innovation podcast, Michael Liberzon interviews Mikael Eriksson on topics related to acquiring and applying information and knowledge in an endurance sports context. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The role of social media, short-form vs. long-form content, and red flags for misinformation -Decision making and evaluation of potential training interventions as well as new products, technology, and metrics -Understanding

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59:49

Workout Design: How to Individualise Intensity...

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2024/12/20

In this episode we discuss how you can move beyond basing workouts on arbitrary percentages of thresholds. You will learn how to individualise your intensity targets to your specific performance profile to get more out of your key workouts. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The pros and cons of basing intensities on percentages of threshold (or percentages of any one fixed marker) -Who can benefit from identifying and individualising target intensities beyond percentages of threshold

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59:41

Sam Proctor (coach of India Lee) - Training talk |...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/12/02

Sam Proctor is a triathlon coach based in Loughborough in the United Kingdom. He coaches athletes at both amateur and professional levels, including India Lee, who finished 8th in the T100 World Tour (with one win and one 3rd place along the way). Sam has a strong triathlon background himself, with a 7:55 Ironman PB. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Sam's coaching methodology -Swim, bike and run training principles -India Lee's training, including changes made to achieve some

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01:21:07

Rob Cheetham - Training talk and Leon Chevalier's...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/11/20

Rob Cheetham is a South African triathlon coach based in Bath in the UK. He coaches professional and age-group athletes, including his wife Susie (who also coaches for Cheetham Coaching) and Leon Chevalier, who recently finished 4th in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Rob's coaching methodology and key principles -Coaching as a team with his wife Susie -A deep dive into swim training, and Rob's swim training and swim technique principles -How

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01:30:32

Kasper Pedersen - Training talk and Magnus Ditlev's...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/11/12

Kasper Pedersen is a Danish triathlon coach working with professional athletes, junior and developing athletes, and age-groupers. He is an important part of the team around Magnus Ditlev, and usually the man on the ground to help with the day to day coaching and support during training camps and races. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Kasper's backstory in triathlon and coaching -His coaching methodology and key principles -Training principles for age-group athletes -Tips for

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