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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 ShowBalancing family, work and triathlon training - Case studies | EP#206
Listeners of That Triathlon Show describe how they balance family and work commitments with triathlon training and solve the puzzle of fitting so much into a…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #58 - Getting a coach, what to expect from a coach, and what your coach will expect from you
Q&A #58 - Getting a coach, what to expect from a coach, and what your coach will expect from you What should athletes expect from a coach? What are the main…
That Triathlon ShowTraining talk with world-class cyclist Amber Neben and coach Tim Cusick | EP#205
Amber Neben is one of the most accomplished cyclists in the history of women's cycling, with two individual World Championship titles, two Olympic games, and…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #57 - Fueling workouts; Diet and body types
Q&A #57 - Fueling workouts; Diet and body types How should you fuel different types of workouts (long, short, intense, easy) before and within the workout?…
That Triathlon ShowFatigue management with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#204
Scientific Triathlon coaches James Teagle, Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson get together to discuss fatigue. How much fatigue is acceptable to experience in…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #56 - Running a marathon in preparation for an Ironman; 20-minute FTP-test vs. Ramp FTP-test
Q&A #56 - Running a marathon in preparation for an Ironman; 20-minute FTP-test vs. Ramp FTP-test Is it beneficial to run a marathon in preparation for an…
That Triathlon ShowImprove your running speed, endurance, and performance with Pete Magill | EP#203
Pete Magill is a running coach, author, and the fastest-ever American distance runner over age 50 in the 5K and 10K as well as a multiple American and world…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #55 - Improving 5k and sprint triathlon run pace; Running well off the bike and reducing the difference to open run paces
Q&A #55 - Improving 5k and sprint triathlon run pace; Running well off the bike and reducing the difference to open run paces What run training structure works…
That Triathlon ShowTraining for time-crunched athletes with Conrad Goeringer | EP#202
Conrad Goeringer is a Nashville-based coach specialising in coaching busy professionals. In this interview, Conrad discusses how he helps athletes leverage…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #54 - Jan Olbrecht follow-up: Aerobic and anaerobic capacity and power
Q&A #54 - Jan Olbrecht follow-up: Aerobic and anaerobic capacity and power Aerobic and anaerobic capacity and power - what is it and example workouts…
That Triathlon ShowBase training: off-season do's and dont's with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201
Scientific Triathlon coaches James Teagle, Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson get together to discuss base training for triathlon and endurance sports. What…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #53 - Training specificity, dynamic warm-ups, recovery after races, and favourite podcasts
Q&A #53 - Training specificity, dynamic warm-ups, recovery after races, and favourite podcasts How should you apply the principle of specificity in your…
That Triathlon ShowTraining talk with Mikael Eriksson and Menachem Brodie | EP#200
Menachem Broadie interviews Mikael Eriksson on The Strong Savvy Cyclist and Triathlete podcast in an extended training talk covering many different aspects of…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #52 - Does compression clothing improve performance or recovery?
Q&A #52 - Does compression clothing improve performance or recovery? What does science say about compression clothing's impact on performance (in particular in…
That Triathlon ShowWKO5: Cycling and triathlon analytics with Tim Cusick | EP#199
Tim Cusick is the TrainingPeaks WKO5 product leader and the owner of Velocious Endurance Coaching. Tim coaches world champion Amber Neben, road pro Emma Grant…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #51 - What are the benefits of long rides? Can you get the same effects by pre-fatiguing the muscles with intensity?
Q&A #51 - What are the benefits of long rides? Can you get the same effects by pre-fatiguing the muscles with intensity? The three key benefits of long rides…
That Triathlon ShowTraining structure, periodisation and the science of winning with Jan Olbrecht, PhD | EP#198
Jan Olbrecht is a former elite swimmer, holds a PhD in sports physiology and biomechanics, and has advised athletes who have won over 600 Olympic, World…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #50 - Antioxidants and endurance training; Time in Zone vs. Modified Session Goal approach
Q&A #50 - Antioxidants and endurance training; Time in Zone vs. Modified Session Goal approach What is the relation between antioxidants, antioxidant…
That Triathlon ShowHow wind and air resistance impacts running with Evan Schwartz of Stryd | EP#197
The next generation of Stryd's running power meter is here, and it can now account for the differences in running power required depending on air resistance…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #49 - Altitude and bike power; Aerobic decoupling
Q&A #49 - Altitude and bike power; Aerobic decoupling Cycling power at altitude: how to adjust your FTP and power targets Aerobic decoupling: what does a…
That Triathlon ShowTraining for Xterra and off-road triathlon with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid | EP#196
Melanie McQuaid is an elite triathlete, five-time world champion (Xterra and ITU cross-triathlon), and coach. In this episode, she discusses the ins and outs…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #48 - Running and VLaMax; Cutting out caffeine in lead-up to races to minimise caffeine tolerance
Q&A #48 - Running and VLaMax; Cutting out caffeine in lead-up to races to minimise caffeine tolerance Strength endurance: why and how to lower VLaMax for…
That Triathlon ShowRun training of Kipchoge, Farah and Rudisha with Matt Fox of Sweat Elite | EP#195
Matt Fox is the founder of Sweat Elite. A website where you can learn about the habits, routines and training programs of the world's best runners and coaches…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #47 - Frequency vs. volume of individual workouts; training when sleep-deprived; Training Peaks dashboard
Q&A #47 - Frequency vs. volume of individual workouts; training when sleep-deprived; Training Peaks dashboard What's more important when total volume is…
That Triathlon ShowThat Triathlon Show (flipping the mic) with Michael Liberzon, Andrew Buckrell and Mikael Eriksson | EP#194
The microphone is flipped, and Michael Liberzon and Andrew Buckrell from the Endurance Innovation Podcast interview Mikael Eriksson about That Triathlon Show…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #46 - Rest interval duration and body composition benchmarks for elite and age-group triathletes
Q&A #46 - Rest interval duration and body composition benchmarks for elite and age-group triathletes Should rest intervals be a fixed time or based on getting…
That Triathlon ShowEvidence-based supplements for triathletes and endurance athletes | EP#193
What dietary supplements should triathletes and endurance athletes consider using based on current evidence? We go through a recent review paper that has…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #45 - Intensity unnecessary (?) for Ironman, warm-ups, lactate test timing, and adjusting a training week
Q&A #45 - Intensity unnecessary (?) for Ironman, warm-ups, lactate test timing, and adjusting a training week Is it really necessary to do any intensive…
That Triathlon ShowScientific Triathlon coach Lachlan Kerin | EP#192
Lachlan Kerin is an Australian triathlon coach, professional triathlete, and the newest member of the Scientific Triathlon team. He has over 50 professional…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #44 - Carb/fat combustion based on pace and heart rate; VO2max intervals on flats or uphill
Q&A #44 - Carb/fat combustion based on pace and heart rate; VO2max intervals on flats or uphill If heart rate was in zone 4 and pace in zone 2: did you use…
That Triathlon ShowHydration in endurance sports: a Q&A with Andy Blow | EP#191
Andy Blow, founder of Precision Hydration and former elite triathlete answers listener questions about hydration and electrolytes in racing and training. IN…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #43 - Weight gain during Ironman training, and is there too much intensity in traditional triathlon swim programs
Q&A #43 - Weight gain during Ironman training, and is there too much intensity in traditional triathlon swim programs Why am I gaining weight rather than…
That Triathlon ShowLactate and bioenergetics: quantifying and improving endurance performance with Shannon Grady | EP#190
Shannon Grady is the founder of GO! Athletics and an expert in the application of bioenergetics, lactate dynamics, and applied physiology for endurance…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #42 - Increasing swimming stroke rate, heart rate response to different bike intervals, and becoming less reliant on your kick when swimming
Q&A #42 - Increasing swimming stroke rate, heart rate response to different bike intervals, and becoming less reliant on your kick when swimming How to…
That Triathlon ShowTen high-leverage ways to improve your training and triathlon performance | EP#189
Learn about ten extremely important and high-leverage ways to improve your training and triathlon performance. These aspects of the training process are often…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #41 - Back to back morning workouts; flip turns, bilateral breathing and non-freestyle strokes; and run training progress when returning from a stress fracture
Q&A #41 - Back to back morning workouts; flip turns, bilateral breathing and non-freestyle strokes; and run training progress when returning from a stress…
That Triathlon ShowSwim Types and Fault Fixers with Swim Smooth's Paul Newsome | EP#188
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 ShowQ&A #40 - When to choose a road bike in a non-draft race, using half or full Ironmans in the lead-up to a big goal race, and making up calories after big days of training
Q&A #40 - When to choose a road bike in a non-draft race, using half or full Ironmans in the lead-up to a big goal race, and making up calories after big days…
That Triathlon ShowNitrate loading, marathons, and endurance sports science with prof. Andy Jones | EP#187
Professor Andy Jones is internationally recognized for his work in academia and applied sports science. He has authored more than 280 original research and…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #39 - How much should you train if you have the time available and day-to-day recovery for (beginner) triathletes
Q&A #39 - How much should you train if you have the time available and day-to-day recovery for (beginner) triathletes If you have the time available to train…
That Triathlon ShowAnybody can be a Kona qualifier: genetics is not your limiter with Alan Couzens | EP#186
Alan Couzens is a coach and exercise physiologist in Boulder, Colorado. Through his laboratory testing of a large number of athletes over a long time period he…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #38 - Individual differences in heart rate and training zones, including cadence spin-ups in aerobic rides, and hard run to easy ride brick workouts
Q&A #38 - Individual differences in heart rate and training zones, including cadence spin-ups in aerobic rides, and hard run to easy ride brick workouts How…
That Triathlon ShowPolarised training Q&A and Mikael's perspectives part 2 | EP#185
An in-depth discussion and Q&A session on the ins and outs and dos and don'ts of polarised training for triathletes and endurance athletes in general. This…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #37 - How to determine what training is most effective for the individual athlete, how to combine training with an extremely physically demanding full time job, and the training adaptation time continuum
Q&A #37 - How to determine what training is most effective for the individual athlete, how to combine training with an extremely physically demanding full time…
That Triathlon ShowTraining and racing with a power meter in 2019 with Hunter Allen | EP#184
Hunter Allen, is head coach and founder of Peaks Coaching Group. He is also the co-author (together with Dr. Andrew Coggan and Dr. Stephen McGregor) of…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #36 - Power targets and pacing half and full Ironmans, what target power would make you competitive, and the best way to monitor and use heart rate in training
Q&A #36 - Power targets and pacing half and full Ironmans, what target power would make you competitive, and the best way to monitor and use heart rate in…
That Triathlon ShowStrength training for triathlon and endurance sports part 2 with Menachem Brodie | EP#183
Menachem Brodie is one of the leading strength training coaches for cyclists and triathletes. Among other achievements, he has been heavily involved in USA…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #35 - Lactate and VO2max testing, thresholds and zones, and dealing with illness
Q&A #35 - Lactate and VO2max testing, thresholds and zones, and dealing with illness Lactate and VO2max testing: good and bad testing protocols What do the…
That Triathlon ShowStrength training for triathlon and endurance sports part 1 with Menachem Brodie | EP#182
Menachem Brodie is one of the leading strength training coaches for cyclists and triathletes. Among other achievements, he has been heavily involved in USA…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #34 - Strength training on the bike, training changes during forced time off from swimming, and Sprint Interval Training
Q&A #34 - Strength training on the bike, training changes during forced time off from swimming, and Sprint Interval Training How to use "strength training on…
That Triathlon ShowEndurance sports nutrition: state of the art in 2019 with prof. John Hawley | EP#181
Professor John Hawley is one of the leading researchers in the world on sports nutrition, the interaction between exercise and diet on fat and carbohydrate…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #33 - Incorporating bike or run commutes to work in training, and distinguishing between good and bad lower heart rate
Q&A #33 - Incorporating bike or run commutes to work in training, and distinguishing between good and bad lower heart rate How should you effectively…
That Triathlon ShowCycling movement quality and using the Leomo Type-R to assess it with Sebastian Weber | EP#180
Sebastian Weber is a sports scientist and highly successful coach, in both professional sports (having worked with athletes like Peter Sagan, Tony Martin, and…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #32 - Training on 3-5 hours per week, and how to get started with adding high-intensity training to your program
Q&A #32 - Training on 3-5 hours per week, and how to get started with adding high-intensity training to your program How should you train on just 3-5 hours of…
That Triathlon ShowNike Vaporfly 4% - can these shoes really make you run faster? with Wouter Hoogkamer | EP#179
The Nike Vaporfly 4% running shoes are supposed to improve running economy by 4%. Wouter Hoogkamer, PhD, is one of the researchers who found out that this…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #31 - Cycling cadence in training and racing - the scientific and anecdotal evidence
Q&A #31 - Cycling cadence in training and racing - the scientific and anecdotal evidence What does science say about the pros and cons of cycling at different…
That Triathlon ShowPolarised training Q&A and Mikael's thoughts and perspective | EP#178
An in-depth discussion and Q&A session on the ins and outs and dos and don'ts of polarised training for triathletes and endurance athletes in general. This…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #30 - Training reviews for the self-coached athlete and critical power / metabolic profiling tests
Q&A #30 - Training reviews for the self-coached athlete and critical power / metabolic profiling tests How should the self coached athlete review their…
That Triathlon ShowPolarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177
Stephen Seiler, PhD, is known for his research on how elite endurance athletes actually train. In this research, he discovered that most endurance athletes…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #29 - Long slow distance and training zones, and LCHF for triathlon - yay or nay?
Q&A #29 - Long slow distance and training zones, and LCHF for triathlon - yay or nay? Is it "bad" to stay in a higher heart rate zone (e.g. zone 4) for your…