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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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01:11:04

High intensity, running power, suffering capacity,...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/10/22

Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Tobias Haumann answer listener questions. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Is there a "round number bias" in training prescription, and what are the potential drawbacks of that? -The cost-benefit ratio of high-intensity intervals - are they really worth it? -Maintaining or developing the capacity to suffer in races -A discussion on running power metrics and devices SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts447/ SCIENTIFIC

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01:34:54

Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes - 5th in the Ironman...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/10/15

Nikki Bartlett is fresh off a fantastic 5th place finish in the Ironman World Championships in Nice. She joins us together with her wife and coach Bex Milnes to talk us through the race and the training leading up to the race. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Nikki's race strategy, and how the race played out for her -Preparing for the specific demands of the Nice course -How Nikki overcame injury issues and built her run fitness up again after a long time with no running -A detailed

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Training zones and thresholds: 101 to 401 | EP#445

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/10/07

In this episode we discuss everything you need to know about training zones. We also discuss the first and second lactate and ventilatory thresholds. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Training zones as a communication tool -How I use training zones (and how I don't use them) -Not relying on training zones for training prescription -Other common mistakes with training zones -Lactate and ventilatory threshold testing and definitions -Is one of lactate or ventilatory testing better than

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01:52:02

David Roche - The training and racing strategy behind...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/09/18

David Roche is a running coach (trail, track and road) and trail runner. He recently broke the longstanding Leadville 100 course record (in his first 100-mile race no less), a record previously thought unbreakable. In this episode, he sheds light on everything that went into this phenomenal feat. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How David set out to beat what was thought to be an unbreakable record at the Leadville 100 -David's training process: focusing on speed, low(ish) volume,

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01:31:03

Ben Stephenson, PhD - Heat preparation, physiology,...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/09/11

Ben Stephenson, PhD, is Performance Planning Lead and physiologist for the Great Britain para triathlon squad in Loughborough. He joins us off the back of the Paralympics in Paris where Team GB had a very successful games with five para triathlon medals, including two golds. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Core temperature and thermoregulatory strain in sprint distance triathlon -Heat preparation: science and practice -How to minimise the risk of getting ill: which factors matter the

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01:32:52

Dr. Jeff Sankoff (the TriDoc) - Health and medicine...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/08/28

Jeff Sankoff is the TriDoc, an emergency physician, triathlete, and triathlon coach. In this episode, Jeff sheds some light on the most important and topical health and medicine related questions for triathletes and endurance athletes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The impact of endurance sports on longevity and life expectancy -Heart health in endurance sports -Blood tests, deficiencies, diets and supplements -Dental health -Myths and misconceptions about health and medical

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01:05:16

Gabriele Gallo, PhD - The Science of Cycling...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/08/13

Gabriele Gallo, PhD, is a researcher at the University of Genoa with a particular focus on the science of cycling performance. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is also the founder of Knowledgeiswatt, a platform through which he summarises cycling and sports science research into infographics and practical, medium-form articles. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Insights into the training of top GC-riders in Grand Tours (Tour de France and Giro d'Italia) -How to apply research

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54:11

Coaching Thoughts: 15 Underrated Factors for...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/08/01

A discussion of 15 factors, including training methods, gear and equipment, metrics, and even thought processes that are generally underrated by the triathlon community as a whole or in certain triathlete subgroups. Do you agree with this list? Be sure to also check out the previous episode (EP#439), where we discussed overrated factors for triathlon performance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -"The big picture" -Consistency -Stress -Sleep -Coaching and expert help -Pacing

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01:10:04

Coaching Thoughts: 11 Overrated Factors for Triathlon...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/07/25

A discussion of eleven factors, including training methods, gear and equipment, metrics, and even thought processes that are generally overrated by the triathlon community as a whole or in certain triathlete subgroups. Do you agree with this list? Stay tuned for the next episode, where we will discuss underrated factors for triathlon performance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Swim training (is it overrated?) -The W/kg metric -Power meters and power data -Bike frames -Compound

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01:12:35

Q&A with Lachlan Kerin | EP#438

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/07/18

Mikael and Lachlan Kerin answer listener questions. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Training with a focus on longevity and health -Differences in power output on flats vs. uphill (and what you can do about it) -Training strategies for athletes with a "diesel" phenotype -The tradeoff between stroke (and stride) rate and stroke length -Should you ride at a lower cadence to "save" your cardiovascular system for the run? SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts438/

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01:15:07

Manuel Sola Arjona - The Nature of Training and...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/07/11

Manuel Sola Arjona is a cycling coach and former professional cyclist, author of the book "The Nature of Training", and host of the popular Spanish podcast "Rendimiento Evolutivo". IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Complexity science, complex systems and endurance performance -The risks of reductionism in training and in sports science -An evolutionary perspective to training and performance -How to apply complex systems thinking in training planning and application -An overview of

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01:03:42

Rachael Maney, National Director of Bike Law | EP#436

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/06/20

Rachael Maney is the National Director of Bike Law, a network of independent bike crash lawyers with the goal of being cycling advocates as well as legal advocates and to pursue cycling justice. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Cycling and road safety -How crashes with motorists occur, and what you can (and cannot) do to protect yourself -Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a cyclist -What to do if you, your friend or family member is involved in a bike crash -What kind

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01:07:58

David McNamee - training, racing, and insights from...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/06/05

David McNamee is a two-time podium finisher in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, ranked 17th in the PTO World Rankings, and a T100 contracted athlete from Scotland, living in Girona. In this interview we talk about his season, his training, and learnings from 18 years in the sport about what works and what doesn't. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -David's plans for the rest of the year -Racing like in the T100 World Tour -David's training setup, including home base, coaching,

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01:15:18

Dirk Friel - co-founder of TrainingPeaks | EP#434

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/05/30

Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks, joins us to discuss the past, present and future of the platform. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The history of TrainingPeaks -Upcoming features and innovations on the platform -TrainingPeaks as a platform for expert instruction -Common complaints and criticism towards TrainingPeaks -The future of AI in training and coaching -Listener questions SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts434/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW

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01:54:01

Luke Watson, NTPCW head coach - Training talk | EP#433

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/05/23

Luke Watson is the performance head coach of the National Triathlon Performance Centre Wales in Cardiff, a development environment for both short-course and long-course triathletes with world-class potential. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Luke's coaching methodology and training principles -The evolution of triathlon and how to adapt to changing demands -Periodisation of racing and training -Training similarities and differences between elite short-course and long-course athletes

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54:15

ROI of run training, the importance of hills,...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/05/16

A new format to the podcast (although familiar to readers of the Scientific Triathlon newsletter), I go solo and discuss three topics I've been thinking about recently in my coaching practice, and how you might think about them to become a better (and even happier!) triathlete. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The ROI of swim, bike and run training, and how to optimise your distribution of the three sports -Running hills to run faster and stronger -Rethinking how you select races and

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24:36

Andy Blow of Precision Fuel & Hydration | Bonus Episode

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/05/13

Bonus episode with Andy Blow, founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration. SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and

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01:04:05

Christophe Balestra - Obstri, PTO, and Fantasy Tri |...

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/05/10

Christophe Balestra is a (retired) amateur triathlete with a background in game development. He has brought his talents to the triathlon space with products such as The Obsessed Triathlete (obstri), the PTO's stats pages, and Fantasy Triathlon on The Daily Tri. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The story behind obstri.com, and why Ironman wanted it shut down -Christophe's time with the PTO, including shipping their stats pages -Triathlon as a broadcast sport - the needs and the challenges

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01:57:56

Melanie McQuaid | EP#430

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/04/15

Melanie McQuaid is a triathlon coach and veteran professional triathlete. In 2023 she became the first ever 50-year-old to qualify for and race in the professional field in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. In this interview we discuss that feat and Mel's general thoughts on longevity in the sport and on maintaining performance at an older age. Then we go into a long Q&A segment, answering listener questions on a large variety of topics. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Training

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01:49:07

Bex Milnes | EP#429

That Triathlon Show ·

2024/04/04

Bex Milnes is a triathlon coach of age-group and professional athletes with over 15 years of experience in endurance sports. She has helped multiple athletes and teams achieve Paralympic and Commonwealth medals, as well as pro and age group podiums in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 racing. In this interview we discuss the training of age-group athletes training for half and full distance triathlon. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How to train efficiently on a limited time budget -How to

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