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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 ShowRunning form, biomechanics, shoes, and myths part 2 with Dr. Thomas Hughes | EP#111
Thomas Hughes, PhD, discusses running form and biomechanics for triathletes. To optimize your running performance and reduce injury risk, he believes you do…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 11 - Optimise for weeks and months of training, not individual workouts
Beginner Tip 11 - Optimise for weeks and months of training, not individual workouts. On this week's episode: The importance of having a big picture view of…
That Triathlon ShowRunning form, biomechanics, shoes, and myths part 1 with Dr. Thomas Hughes | EP#110
Thomas Hughes, PhD, discusses running form and biomechanics for triathletes. To optimise your running performance and reduce injury risk, he believes you do…
That Triathlon ShowScience to Practice | EP#109
How do you apply endurance sports science in practice? Learn the complete process from knowing the balance between evidence-based and experience-based…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 10 - Triathlon training for aging athletes
Beginner Tip 10 - Triathlon training for aging athletes. On this week's episode: The reasons you slow down with age. High-intensity interval training to…
That Triathlon ShowPractical application of sports psychology for triathletes with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter | EP#108
Dr. JoAnn is a sports psychologist with 5 Olympic Gold Medalist clients, and the #1 Best-selling author of the book “Your Performing Edge”. In this episode…
That Triathlon ShowGet your triathlon swim training right and avoid costly pitfalls with Gerry Rodrigues | EP#107
Triathlon swim coach Gerry Rodrigues discusses how to improve your triathlon swimming through having the right training prescription, and avoiding…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 9 - Injury Prevention
Beginner Tip 8 - Training for an Olympic Distance Triathlon. On this week's episode: Training frequency, volume, distances, and program progression What kind…
That Triathlon ShowStarting from zero: triathlon age-grouper success case study with Katarina Larsson & André Campos | EP#106
Katarina Larsson is a triple European age-group champion, and André Campos is her coach. Katarina got started in triathlon as a 24-year old with no real…
That Triathlon ShowTriathlon training and nutrition considerations for female athletes with Stacy Sims, PhD | EP#105
Stacy Sims, PhD, discusses female-specific considerations for training, nutrition, hydration and recovery. Women are not small men, so whether it's training or…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 8 - Training for an Olympic Distance Triathlon
Beginner Tip 8 - Training for an Olympic Distance Triathlon. On this week's episode: Training frequency, volume, distances, and program progression What kind…
That Triathlon ShowThe Enemy of a Good Plan is the Dream of a Perfect Plan with Dean Golich | EP#104
Dean Golich, Premier Coach and Head Performance Physiologist at Carmichael Training Systems, coach of multiple World and Olympic medalists, discusses…
That Triathlon ShowTraining with power meters for triathletes with Hunter Allen | EP#103
Hunter Allen, coach and widely recognised as the co-author of "Training and Racing with a Power Meter" sheds light on how to get started with power meters, how…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 7 - Training for a Sprint Distance Triathlon
Beginner Tip 7 - Training for a Sprint Distance Triathlon. On this week's episode: The most important Principles and Priority for any beginner in their sprint…
That Triathlon ShowMastering Triathlon as a Masters Athlete with Karen Smyers | EP#102
Karen Smyers is a coach, speaker and retired world class triathlete who raced professionally until age 49! She has won three World Championship titles, both…
That Triathlon ShowMind, body, and the curiously elastic limits of human performance with Alex Hutchinson | EP#101
Alex Hutchinson is an award winning endurance sports journalist and author, who you may know from his column Sweat Science. His new book Endure explores human…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 6 - Slow and steady endurance or hard intervals?
Beginner Tip 6 - Slow and steady endurance or hard intervals? On this week's episode: General discussion on intervals, endurance and technique for beginners…
That Triathlon ShowNutrition before, during and after workouts | EP#100
A research-based review of nutrition before, during and after endurance exercise and competition. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Hydration and…
That Triathlon ShowEndurance Sports Nutrition with Monique Ryan | EP#99
Monique Ryan is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), author of the book "Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes", and has been a member of the…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 5 - Getting started with Run Training
Beginner Tip 5 - Getting started with Run Training. On this week's episode: The goals: consistency and not getting injured! The rules: gradual progression of…
That Triathlon ShowQuality over quantity for age-group triathletes with Mike Ricci | EP#98
Mike Ricci is one of the most successful coaches out there when it comes to age-group triathletes, and has been awarded USAT Coach of the Year. We discuss his…
That Triathlon ShowMental skills and the psychology of suffering with Carrie Cheadle | EP#97
Tap into your stores of untapped triathlon potential using endurancesports psychology. Carrie Cheadle explains how to build mental skills and toughness, and…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 4 - Getting started with Bike Training
Beginner Tip 4 - Getting started with Bike Training. On this week's episode: Get the right bike and the right fit. Get to know your bike and be your own…
That Triathlon ShowRunning, Peaking, and Sufferling with Olympic gold-medal coach Malcolm Brown | EP#96
Malcolm Brown has been coaching the Brownlee brothers since they were teenagers to 4 Olympic medals, and been an integral part in developing the highly…
That Triathlon ShowTriathlon Nutrition: Calories, Carbs, Fats, and Proteins - part 2 | EP#95
A research-based review of nutrition, including overall energy intake, energy balance, and macronutrients (fat, protein and carbs) for endurance athletes. Part…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 3 - Troubleshooting Swim Technique and Swim Training
Beginner Tip 3 - Troubleshooting Swim Technique and Swim Training. On this week's episode: Troubleshooting breathing Troubleshooting sinking legs…
That Triathlon ShowTriathlon Nutrition: Calories, Carbs, Fats, and Proteins - part 1 | EP#94
A research-based review of nutrition, including overall energy intake, energy balance, and macronutrients (fat, protein and carbs) for endurance athletes. Part…
That Triathlon ShowRunning with Power Revisited - Advanced Analysis with Steve Palladino | EP#93
Steve Palladino is a running coach at Palladino Power Project specializing in running with power. In this episode we go deep into some advanced concepts in the…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 2 - Do I Have To Do a Sprint Triathlon First?
Beginner Tip 2 - an episode series on That Triathlon Show specifically for beginners. On this week's episode: Why is it good to do a sprint triathlon as your…
That Triathlon ShowTraining smart, managing time, and setting goals with Kate Roberts | EP#92
Coach and double Olympic athlete Kate Roberts from South Africa discusses how to get the most out of your triathlon training by training smarter (not…
That Triathlon ShowWhat type of run training improves VO2max, the aerobic threshold, and running economy? | EP#91
What do we know from science about training to improve three of the greatest determinants of running performance; VO2max, the aerobic threshold, and running…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 1 - Introduction
Beginner Tip 1 - a new episode series on That Triathlon Show specifically for beginners. On this week's episode: Background and introduction to the new episode…
That Triathlon ShowAerodynamics, Rolling Resistance, Weight, and Return On Invetment with Sebastian Schluricke | EP#90
Cycling aerodynamics and rolling resistance is almost like a discipline of its own that triathletes need to master in order to be faster. Sebastian Schluricke…
That Triathlon ShowUltra Triathlon Training and Racing with Keith Rieger | EP#89
Keith Rieger is the founder and event director of KonaFive - racing the Kona Ironman 5 days in a row, back to back. Tune in for his training and racing tips…
That Triathlon ShowSmarter Triathlon Bike Training with Magnus Bäckstedt | EP88
Magnus Bäckstedt is a former professional cyclist (and Paris-Roubaix winner) turned cycling and triathlon coach. We discuss some evergreen triathlon bike…
That Triathlon ShowBlood Flow Restriction training with Brendan Scott | EP#87
Brendan Scott, PhD, explains how blood flow restriction training (BFR) in resistance and endurance training may benefit triathletes. Heavy-weight results for…
That Triathlon ShowAdvanced power training with Xert - Armando Mastracci and Stephen Cheung | EP#86
Xert is a training and analysis software that takes use of power data to the next level. In training and fitness analysis, training planning and fitness…
That Triathlon ShowMuscle Oxygen Saturation (SmO2) with Roger Schmitz | EP#85
Roger Schmitz of Moxy, discusses next-generation physiological measurements for endurance athletes: muscle oxygen saturation, SmO2. This can already be done…
That Triathlon ShowThe Beginner's Guide to Training Plans | EP#84
It's not easy knowing how to plan and structure your triathlon training. And failing to do so is a recipe for not improving. Fortunately, this episode will be…
That Triathlon ShowHigh performance and long-term athlete development with Mark Elliott | EP#83
Mark Elliott is Triathlon New Zealand's High Performance Director. With a long background in high-performance sports and countless championships medal under…
That Triathlon ShowFlow - Feel your best and Perform your best with Steven Kotler | EP#82
Steven Kotler is a world-leading expert on flow, a speaker, and a best-sellign author. He explains how flow, a state of optimal consciousness where we feel our…
That Triathlon ShowThe Triathlete's Strength Training Formula | EP#81
This is the ultimate guide to strength training for triathletes. I explain the why, how, when and any other questions you can think of related to strength…
That Triathlon ShowRunning Science with John Brewer | EP#80
Professor John Brewer, author of "Running Science", discusses some of the most commonly discussed topics in running and what science has shown to be true (and…
That Triathlon ShowTo lab test or not to lab test with Alan Couzens | EP#79
Have you considered getting a lactate test or respiratory test in an exercise physiology lab? Or maybe you already did the test but don't know what to do with…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A: Recovery frequency, LCHF or The Core Diet, Polarised Training, and Indoor Bike Trainers | EP#78
Listener questions and answers. I answer some of the triathlon questions you have been sending in over the last couple of months. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN…
That Triathlon ShowBike Performance Makeover with Matt Bottrill | EP#77
How do you create a plan for significant bike improvement? What's the planning process like, what specific training elements do you need, and how important is…
That Triathlon ShowKona qualification: what it takes (in hard numbers) with Russell Cox | EP#76
What does it take to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Kona? Coach Russell Cox has put together detailed Kona qualifying statistics to help answer…
That Triathlon ShowCycling Science and Myth Busting part 2 with Stephen Cheung | EP#75
Part two of the interview with Stephen Cheung, PhD, co-editor of "Cycling Science". Stephen discusses key cycling questions and what we know and don't know…
That Triathlon ShowCycling Science and Myth Busting part 1 with Stephen Cheung | EP#74
Stephen Cheung, PhD, is the co-editor of the newly released book "Cycling Science". He discusses key cycling questions and what we know and don't know about…
That Triathlon ShowOvereating and The Hungry Brain with Stephan Guyenet | EP#73
Stephan Guyenet, PhD, explains how our appetites and food choices are led astray by ancient, instinctive brain circuits that play by the rules of a survival…
That Triathlon ShowWKO4: How triathletes should use its powerful capabilities with Tim Cusick | EP#72
WKO4 is a powerful analytics software that can model your entire physiology very accurately. This in turn gives you the insights needed to plan your training…
That Triathlon ShowThreshold confusion: aerobic, anaerobic, lactate, functional - help! | EP#71
How the thresholds relate to your training Why it is important to understand the thresholds to train optimally for your event-specific limiters Interpreting…
That Triathlon ShowFitness and Technique in Triathlon Swimming with Rory Buck | EP#70
How do you structure your swim training as a triathlete to improve your fitness, technique, and performance? Rory Buck, retired international level swimmer and…
That Triathlon Show12 swimming drill and 3 expert coaches' opinions of them | EP#69
Round-up of what 3 of the most renowned coaches in triathlon swimming think about 12 classic swimming drills. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Paul…
That Triathlon ShowBlock Periodisation in Triathlon | EP#68
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: How can triathletes apply block periodisation to their training Research studies showing the superiority of block…
That Triathlon Show5 ways to spend less money on triathlon | EP#67
Learn how to spend less money on triathlon. These 5 tips show cover a variety of ways that will help you better hold onto your hard-earned ca$h and not let it…
That Triathlon Show7 Big Mistakes Beginner Triathletes Make | EP#66
These 7 mistakes that many beginner triathletes make can be the difference between a great race experience and fast fitness improvements versus a not-so-great…
That Triathlon ShowGoal-setting and self-coaching with Simon Brierley | EP#65
Goal-setting and self-coaching for the beginner, improving, and advanced triathlete. What to do at each of these stages of your triathlon journey. IN THIS…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner, improver, and advanced triathlete training talk with Simon Brierley | EP#64
Common mistakes age-group triathletes make Cycling tips for beginners, improvers, and advanced triathletes LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you…
That Triathlon ShowÅland Swimrun with Simon Brierley and Mikael Eriksson | EP#63
Åland Swimrun - tougher than an Ironman. How did we get along, and what can you learn from our experience to better prepare your race strategy, equipment…