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That Triathlon Show
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…
Episodes
That Triathlon ShowDesigning interval training part 2: Ten MORE things you have to know | EP#146
Do you know how to deliberately structure your interval workouts to achieve specific physiological outcomes and maximise the benefits of the hard work you put…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 35 - 6 Common Run Technique Mistakes
Beginner Tip 35 - 6 Common Run Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Yearly assessment by a physical therapist Overstriding Sinking into each step Arm…
That Triathlon ShowCase Study: Sub-9 Ironman on low-volume, high-quality training with Carl Brümmer | EP#145
Carl Brümmer is a 49-year old age-group triathlete from Sweden. On a training volume of 10 hours or less per week, he has managed several sub-9-hour Ironman…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 34 - 5 Common Bike Technique Mistakes
Beginner Tip 34 - 5 Common Bike Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Bike Fit Unnecessary muscle tensions Rocking the upper body Bike handling -…
That Triathlon ShowHeart Rate Variability (HRV) - Applications and Insights in 2018 and Beyond with Marco Altini | EP#144
How should triathletes, runners, cyclists and other athletes use and apply heart rate variability (HRV) in practice, to actually improve their response to…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 33 - 5 Common Swim Technique Mistakes
Beginner Tip 33 - 5 Common Swim Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Breathing Head position Body position and posture Stroke rhythm Stroke direction…
That Triathlon ShowEffective run training and race planning using the Stryd running power meter with Matt Bevil | EP#143
Learn how to train more effectively using running power meters and how to race better with proper power planning in this interview with Matt Bevil, Director of…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 32 - 3 Rules For Planning Your Training Week
Beginner Tip 32 - 3 Rules For Planning Your Training Week. On this week's episode: Spread out your rest days Spread out workouts in each discipline Spread out…
That Triathlon ShowHow to DREAM Big and achieve your goals and dreams with Ian Hacon | EP#142
Ian Hacon is an age-group triathlete and CEO turned energy coach and business owner with the dream to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Kona. To…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 31 - Training zones and workout types 101
Beginner Tip 31 - Training zones and workout types 101. On this week's episode: Low-intensity (Zone 1 and Z2) workouts: recovery and aerobic endurance Moderate…
That Triathlon ShowFoam rolling: benefits, protocol, and scientific evidence with David Behm | EP#141
Professor David Behm has published multiple studies on the topic of foam rolling. In this interview he gives a complete overview of the scientific evidence in…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 30 - Managing Run Training For Injury Prone Triathletes
Beginner Tip 30 - Managing Run Training For Injury Prone Triathletes. On this week's episode: Hiking, cross-country skiing, and other endurance cross-training…
That Triathlon ShowThe Trisutto Way of Triathlon Training with Carson Christen | EP#140
Carson Christen is a sport scientist and professional endurance coach with Trisutto. We discuss the Trisutto approach to triathlon training and its components…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 29 - Metrics You Should Be Tracking
Beginner Tip 29 - Metrics You Should Be Tracking. On this week's episode: Process metrics - compliance, volume, and distribution Performance metrics - race…
That Triathlon ShowDesigning interval training: 10 things you have to know | EP#139
Do you know how to deliberately structure your interval workouts to achieve specific physiological outcomes and maximise the benefits of the hard work you put…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 28 - Triathlon Hydration Fundamentals
Beginner Tip 28 - Triathlon Hydration Fundamentals. On this week's episode: Day to day hydration and monitoring your hydration status Hydration in races and…
That Triathlon ShowHeat adaptation and triathlon performance with Stephen Cheung | EP#138
In this interview we discuss racing in the heat and heat adaptation for triathlon and other endurance sports with professor Stephen Cheung, who runs a research…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 27 - Triathlon Nutrition Fundamentals
Beginner Tip 27 - Triathlon Nutrition Fundamentals. On this week's episode: Eat everything Eat quality Eat enough and with enough frequency Do not focus on…
That Triathlon ShowMobility, Stability, and Strength with Erin Carson | EP#137
Erin Carson is a strength and conditioning coach (and a top age-group triathlete herself) in Boulder, where she works with some of the best triathletes in the…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 26 - How many weeks do you need to train for a race?
Beginner Tip 26 - How many weeks do you need to train for a race? On this week's episode: How long should you train for your first ever triathlon? The…
That Triathlon ShowThe New Science of Running Form | EP#136
A large study (N=97) recently conducted at Loughborough University gives us the best insights we have so far in what aspects of running form and technique…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 25 - 4 Ways to Use Hills in Training
Beginner Tip 25 - 4 Ways to Use Hills in Training. On this week's episode: Aerobic endurance workouts Muscular endurance workouts VO2max workouts Neuromuscular…
That Triathlon ShowCase study: From Blowing Up on a 250 m Swim to Prospective 70.3 Worlds Qualifier | EP#135
Brett Amos is an Australian age-group triathlete currently looking to qualify for 70.3 Worlds. When he started doing triathlon 7 years ago, he blew up after 50…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 24 - Getting Started with Interval Training
Beginner Tip 24 - Getting Started with Interval Training. On this week's episode: Who should and shouldn't do intervals? How do you structure your training…
That Triathlon Show“How Should I Use My X Hours of Training Time per Week?” with AJ Johnson | EP#134
Coach AJ Johnson of D3 Multisport reveals how he would structure the triathlon training of age-groupers with varying amounts of available time, from 5 hours to…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 23 - Open Water Swim Training
Beginner Tip 23 - Open Water Swim Training. On this week's episode: Being comfortable in the open water Open water skills development Open water swim fitness…
That Triathlon ShowSwim training structure the Swim Smooth way with Paul Newsome (part 2) | EP#133
Paul Newsome coaches thousands of triathletes and open water swimmers every year through his company Swim Smooth with its local squad in Perth, through…
That Triathlon ShowSwim training structure the Swim Smooth way with Paul Newsome (part 1) | EP#132
Paul Newsome coaches thousands of triathletes and open water swimmers every year through his company Swim Smooth with its local squad in Perth, through…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 22 - Dealing with shift work and irregular schedules (plus a Strength Training question)
Beginner Tip 22 - Dealing with shift work and irregular schedules (plus a Strength Training question). On this week's episode: How to deal with shift work…
That Triathlon ShowOptimal Bike Pacing and Best Bike Split with Ryan Cooper | EP#131
Ryan Cooper, founder of Best Bike Split, chief scientist at Training Peaks and a world-leading expert on the physics of cycling joins us to teach optimal bike…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 21 - 5 Tips for Pacing your Workouts
Beginner Tip 21 - 5 Tips for Pacing your Workouts. On this week's episode: Always aim to finish strong! What you do in training, you will do in racing, so go…
That Triathlon ShowCase study: How David qualified for Kona by training smarter and getting the details right | EP#130
David Nicholls is an age-group triathlete from the UK who recently qualified for Kona. He shares how he achieved this goal by being smarter, paying more…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 20 - Running Cadence
Beginner Tip 20 - Running Cadence. On this week's episode: Increase cadence to avoid overstriding and reduce injury risk Increase cadence to run more…
That Triathlon ShowInterval Training - Science and Application part 2 with Paul Laursen | EP#129
Paul Laursen is adjunct professor and performance physiologist at AUT, he lead the Performance Physiology Team at High Performance Sport New Zealand for both…
That Triathlon ShowInterval Training - Science and Application part 1 with Paul Laursen | EP#128
Paul Laursen is adjunct professor and performance physiologist at AUT, he lead the Performance Physiology Team at High Performance Sport New Zealand for both…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 19 - Mastering Triathlon Transitions
Beginner Tip 19 - Mastering Triathlon Transitions. On this week's episode: Practise Simplify Know your event Execute on race day Specific tips for T1 Specific…
That Triathlon ShowBreathing and The Oxygen Advantage with Patrick McKeown | EP#127
Can a different way of breathing make you a better triathlete? International best-selling author Patrick McKeown, creator of the revolutionary Oxygen Advantage…
That Triathlon ShowSpecial Episode - Algarve Training Camp 20 to 26 May 2018
Special Episode - Algarve Training Camp 20 to 26 May 2018 Quarteira, Portugal Sunday 20 May (check-in) to Sunday 27 May (check-out). Training days 21 to 26…
That Triathlon ShowEffective Swimrun Training with Andy Bow | EP#126
Swimrun is an exciting sport and a fantastic experience recommended for any triathlete. But how do you best train for one - whether you want to complete or…
That Triathlon ShowTop-10 books, blogs, and resources for triathletes | EP#125
"What's your favourite book, blog, or resource related to triathlon?" is a question I ask all my guests on the podcast. But today I answer that question…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 18 - How to Balance Swim, Bike, and Run Training
Beginner Tip 18 - How to Balance Swim, Bike, and Run Training. On this week's episode: The rule of thumb for how to distribute your training time across…
That Triathlon ShowAge-group triathlon case study with Jordan and Jesse Sorrick | EP#124
Jordan and Jesse Sorrick are age-group triathletes from Columbia, Missouri. In this episode we discuss how they fit the triathlon lifestyle into busy lives and…
That Triathlon ShowSwimming mechanics and technique troubleshooting with David Pease, PhD | EP#123
David Pease, PhD, is a swim coach, scientist, and national lead of Sports Biomechanics at the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS). He is also the author of…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 17 - The Magic Of Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Beginner Tip 17 - The Magic Of Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone. On this week's episode: 1 hour outside your comfort zone = 100 hours in your comfort zone Get…
That Triathlon ShowTraining The Gut | EP#122
How well you tolerate consuming sports drinks and energy gels and how well you can absorb the energy in them and use to fuel your performance are both…
That Triathlon Show80/20 Triathlon: Get Faster By Training Slower with David Warden | EP#121
Multiple studies reveal runners, triathletes, and other endurance athletes improve the most when they consistently do 80 percent of their training at low…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 16 - What Comes After Your Race
Beginner Tip 16 - What Comes After Your Race. On this week's episode: Take a break or keep training Technique and aerobic base focus Finding and focusing on…
That Triathlon ShowTraining Priorities: Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs / EP#120
What is the hierarchy and priority order of the various elements in endurance and triathlon training? Distinguished sports scientist Stephen Seiler has…
That Triathlon ShowTapering and peaking in triathlon: the art and the science | EP#119
The art and the science of tapering and peaking for triathlons uncovered. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: * How big a performance improvement can you…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 15 - The 7 Best Investments for Beginner Triathletes
Beginner Tip 15 - The 7 Best Investments for Beginner Triathletes. On this week's episode: Swimming lessons Coaching Physiotherapy assessment Bike fit…
That Triathlon ShowThe mental and emotional rollercoaster of dealing with injury with Carrie Cheadle | EP#118
Mental skills coach and sports psychologist Carrie Cheadle discusses the emotional and mental challenges of dealing with injury, and how triathletes can make…
That Triathlon ShowRunning science: economy, strength training, lactate threshold, and performance predictors with Jordan Santos | EP#117
Jordan Santos, associate professor, discusses a number of topics within running science and their practical implications for triathletes. IN THIS EPISODE…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 14 - 9 Ways To Find Motivation To Train
Beginner Tip 14 - 9 Ways To Find Motivation To Train. On this week's episode: Lifestyle, Goals, Training Plan + Log Train with others, mix things up, rewards…
That Triathlon ShowRunning form and the search for common ground among top coaches, researchers, physicians, and physical therapists with Jonathan Beverly | EP#116
Jonathan is the author of Your Best Stride, former editor of Running Times, running coach, and lifelong runner. In Your Best Stride, he discusses running form…
That Triathlon ShowBike maintenance 101 and become your own mechanic with Jimmy Seear | EP#115
Jimmy Seear, co-founder of Ventum, former pro triathlete and an extraordinary bike mechanic discusses basic bike maintenance, how to clean your bike and when…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 13 - Triathlon gear you should NOT buy
Beginner Tip 13 - Triathlon gear you should NOT buy. On this week's episode: Swim gear and equipment you don't need when you're a beginner Bike gear and…
That Triathlon ShowInjury prevention and recovery methods for triathletes with Nate Koch | EP#114
Nate Koch, experienced physiotherapist, founder of Endurance Rehab, and author of the two chapters on injury prevention and recovery in the book Triathlon…
That Triathlon ShowBody composition and how to get to your triathlon race weight | EP#113
A research-based review of body composition and racing weight for triathletes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Different methods to assess body…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 12 - Training when overweight and how to lose weight
Beginner Tip 12 - Training when overweight and how to lose weight. On this week's episode: How to change your run training if you are overweight The most…
That Triathlon ShowTriathlon periodisation with Chris Myers | EP#112
Chris Myers, PhD, discusses planning your triathlon training on a macro level and training periodisation. Whichever plan you choose, you need a plan for your…