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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 ShowThe top-5 challenges for masters athletes and how to overcome them - Bo Falck Hansen, PhD | EP#176
Bo Falck Hansen, PhD, is a researcher and cycling coach with a special interest in training and performance for the aging athlete. He describes the top-5…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #28 - Time management, training on limited time, mastering workout logistics and transitions, training frequency vs. workout duration and training to distance or to time?
Q&A #28 - Time management, training on limited time, mastering workout logistics and transitions, training frequency vs. workout duration and training to…
That Triathlon ShowDan Lorang - coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175
Dan Lorang is the coach of triathletes like Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug, as well as a high performance coach and Head of Innovation of the Bora Hansgrohe…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #27 - Cramping (with expert guest Andy Blow), what CTL is required to get to Kona and a little rant...
Q&A #27 - Cramping (with expert guest Andy Blow), what CTL is required to get to Kona and a little rant... How do you solve cramping issues when you've tried…
That Triathlon ShowEight tips for having a successful triathlon training camp | EP#174
Training camps are great (and fun!) ways to increase fitness and build up towards a strong triathlon racing season. But there are several important do's and…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #26 - Swim training on two swims per week, what to do when heart rates spikes as soon as you start jogging, the danger of potluck training and the myth of base and build
Q&A #26 - Swim training on two swims per week, what to do when heart rates spikes as soon as you start jogging, the danger of potluck training and the myth of…
That Triathlon ShowIntensity, volume, rest, nutrition, coaching and triathlon myth-busting with Dr. Philip Skiba | EP#173
Dr. Philip Skiba, one of the most sought-after coaches and consultants in the triathlon and endurance sports industry joins us to discuss the fundamentals of…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #25 - RPE or power/pace in workout prescriptions, best cross-training for running, and Big Days and 70.3 races in preparation for an Ironman
Q&A #25 - RPE or power/pace in workout prescriptions, best cross-training for running, and Big Days and 70.3 races in preparation for an Ironman Is it better…
That Triathlon ShowWorld Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172
Joel Filliol is one of the most successful elite triathlon coaches in the history of the sport. In his multi-national squad he coaches athletes like Mario Mola…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #24 - Improving and testing aerobic capacity, dealing with 45-minute workout limits, back-to-back long rides, and training the respiratory system
Q&A #24 - Improving and testing aerobic capacity, dealing with 45-minute workout limits, back-to-back long rides, and training the respiratory system What are…
That Triathlon ShowProcess vs. outcome goals with Fran Bungay | EP#171
Fran Bungay is head coach of Goalspecific and a coaching tutor at the British Triathlon coach development programme, as well as a top-ranked age-group athlete…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #23 - Maintaining race fitness for an entire race season and the mental battle of FTP-tests
Q&A #23 - Maintaining race fitness for an entire race season and the mental battle of FTP-tests How do you keep a high race fitness for an entire season with…
That Triathlon ShowShould women's triathlon training be different than men's? with Wendy Mader | EP#170
Wendy Mader is a coach as well as former Ironman age-group world champion, with more than 25 years of experience in triathlon. In this interview we discuss…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #22 - How to improve swim pacing, modify Red Mist workouts, and a beginner's guide to training zones and physiological terms
Q&A #22 - How to improve swim pacing, modify Red Mist workouts, and a beginner's guide to training zones and physiological terms How to become better at pacing…
That Triathlon ShowFTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169
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 #21 - Training to heart rate or power, improving your aerobic engine for the swim, and are intervals better than long slow distance training?
Q&A #21 - Training to heart rate or power, improving your aerobic engine for the swim, and are intervals better than long slow distance training? Do the day to…
That Triathlon ShowTriathlon training and performance for elite and age-group athletes with Barb Lindquist | EP#168
Barb Lindquist is a US Olympian and the World #1 ranked triathlete from 2003-2004. After retiring from professional racing, she turned to coaching, and also…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #20 - Testing for half and full distance triathlon: are typical 20-minute tests relevant, and are there better options?
Q&A #20 - Testing for half and full distance triathlon: are typical 20-minute tests relevant, and are there better options? How relevant are typical field…
That Triathlon ShowBalancing the art and the science of endurance training with Susan Sotir, PhD | EP#167
Susan Sotir coaches with Breakthrough Performance Coaching, has a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology and is an assistant professor at Springfield College. We…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #19 - Does carbohydrate fueling impact fat oxidation in training and racing, and endurance sports metabolism 101
Q&A #19 - Does carbohydrate fueling impact fat oxidation in training and racing, and endurance sports metabolism 101 Does taking on carbs during exercise stop…
That Triathlon ShowTraining talk and better triathlon run training with Jason Koop | EP#166
Jason Koop is the Director of Coaching at Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) and a wealth of knowledge and experience in endurance sports coaching. We dive into…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #18 - The problems with the Maffetone method and 180-Formula, and should you choose trails over roads in your run training?
Q&A #18 - The problems with the Maffetone method and 180-Formula, and should you choose trails over roads in your run training? Is there any evidence that the…
That Triathlon ShowUltra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT) in triathlon swimming with Tim Floyd | EP#165
Tim Floyd is a swim coach specializing in triathlon swimming with his squad Magnolia Masters. He has coached both amateur and professional athletes, and over…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #17 - Injury rehabilitation, prevention, and physiotherapy
Q&A #17 - Injury rehabilitation, prevention, and physiotherapy When should you see a physiotherapist, and why should you choose them over a medical doctor?…
That Triathlon ShowHow to perform to your potential on race day with Sara McLarty | EP#164
Sara McLarty is a former professional triathlete for Team USA, with a particularly strong swim, coming from a competitive swimming background. Today, she…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #16 - Recovery and training after races, and training for a 7-day stage race triathlon
Q&A #16 - Recovery and training after races, and training for a 7-day stage race triathlon How fast should you get back to normal training volume and intensity…
That Triathlon ShowInterval Training - Science and Application part 3 with prof. Paul Laursen | EP#163
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 ShowQ&A #15 - What's the limit and crossover effects of high-intensity training across disciplines, how to adapt training to hot and humid climates, and training for ultra- and extreme triathlons like the Swissman
Q&A #15 - What's the limit and crossover effects of high-intensity training across disciplines, how to adapt training to hot and humid climates, and training…
That Triathlon ShowHow to use HRV to measure and manage Total Load with Simon Wegerif | EP#162
Simon Wegerif is the founder of ithlete, a company that creates sensors and apps related to heart rate variability (HRV). He discusses how triathletes and…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #14 - Half marathon training with cycling as cross-training, maintaining run fitness during a swim-bike focus block, and my best coaching advice to you for 2019
Q&A #14 - Half marathon training with cycling as cross-training, maintaining run fitness during a swim-bike focus block, and my best coaching advice to you for…
That Triathlon ShowIntroducing elite triathlete and Scientific Triathlon coach James Teagle | EP#161
James Teagle is an elite triathlete and a Scientific Triathlon coach. In this episode we discuss his own career and training at the Loughborough Triathlon…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #13 - Bike power indoors vs. outdoors, and are recovery weeks necessary for low-volume athletes
Q&A #13 - Bike power indoors vs. outdoors, and are recovery weeks necessary for low-volume athletes If the difference between your FTP indoors and outdoors can…
That Triathlon ShowHeat, humidity, wind, and slush drinks: cool down your body to go harder for longer with Andrew Buckrell |160
Andrew Buckrell, co-founder of STAC, discusses heat. Our bodies do a great amount of work to get rid of excess heat generated when training, and strategies for…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #12 - Heart rate or power zones, and incorporating additional races into a training plan
Q&A #12 - Heart rate or power zones, and incorporating additional races into a training plan Why it makes sense to train according to heart rate rather than…
That Triathlon ShowNon-functional overreaching with Cyril Schmit | EP#159
Cyril Schmit, PhD, discusses non-functional overreaching for triathletes and endurance athletes. What is it, how can we identify it and prevent it and what are…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #11 - Should you use different heart rate zones for swimming, cycling and running?
Q&A #11 - Should you use different heart rate zones for swimming, cycling and running? According to Dr. Phil Maffletone, the aerobic threshold heart rate is…
That Triathlon ShowThe T.I.M.E system: effective and intelligent winter training with Rob Wilby | EP#158
Rob Wilby, triathlon coach, coach educator, and host of the OxygenAddict podcast, discusses his T.I.M.E system for effective triathlon training through winter…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #10 - Why 80/20 training is NOT the best way to train for time-crunched age-group triathletes
Q&A #10 - Why 80/20 training is NOT the best way to train for time-crunched age-group triathletes What do you miss out on, if anything, by following a sweet…
That Triathlon Show7 indoor bike training software options: overviews and interviews | EP#157
Short-form interviews with the major and up-and-coming indoor bike training software platforms and apps. Each company gets to pitch their product, describe the…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #9 - Should you run to pace or to heart rate, and how can you become a better self-coached athlete?
Q&A #9 - Should you run to pace or to heart rate, and how can you become a better self-coached athlete? Should you do your run workouts (in particular your…
That Triathlon Show8 training planning and analysis platform options: overviews and interviews | EP#156
Short-form interviews with the major and up-and-coming training planning and analysis platforms in the triathlon industry. Each company gets to pitch their…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #8 - Time gains with Time Trial bike vs. road bike & triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Q&A #8 - Time gains with Time Trial bike vs. road bike & triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) When should you invest in a time trial/triathlon bike if you…
That Triathlon ShowCase Study: The 40% swimming Ironman training plan with Lars Finanger | EP#155
Episode 155 (Monday 12 November) Lars Finanger is another case study showing how when you don't have a lot of available time to train, you need to be very…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #7 - How to increase run cadence and alcohol's impact on training
Q&A #7 - How to increase run cadence and alcohol's impact on training Is there an ideal cadence for Ironman? What is a training protocol for increasing run…
That Triathlon ShowHow Norway became a triathlon powerhouse with head coach Arild Tveiten | EP#154
On 28 April 2018 Norway became the first nation ever to sweep a podium in a World Triathlon Series event when Casper Stornes, Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #6 - How long should you make your post-season break, and can you be competitive in non-draft races on a road bike?
Q&A #6 - How long should you make your post-season break, and can you be competitive in non-draft races on a road bike? How long a break should you take at the…
That Triathlon ShowThe Endurance Diet with Matt Fitzgerald | EP#153
Author, coach, and nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald wrote the book "The Endurance Diet" after doing extensive investigations into what elite endurance athletes all…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #5 - Planning winter training, the most common mistake with "base training", and sprint interval training
Q&A #5 - Planning winter training, the most common mistake with "base training", and sprint interval training How should you plan your training for fall/winter…
That Triathlon Show80/20 Triathlon (revisited) with Matt Fitzgerald | EP#152
Research has shown that cyclists, runners, triathletes, and other endurance athletes improve the most when they consistently do 80 percent of their training at…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #4 - Stretching post-exercise, the best-kept triathlon cross-training secret, and lactate testing
Q&A #4 - Stretching post-exercise, the best-kept triathlon cross-training secret, and lactate testing Is there a place for stretching post-exercise? What does…
That Triathlon ShowSprint Interval Training with Jerome Koral | EP#151
Sprint interval training consists of 4-7 all out efforts of typically 30 seconds, followed by 4 minutes recovery. Jerome Koral has researched this kind of…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #3 - The validity of 80-20, how easy is easy, and different types of interval workouts
Q&A #3 - The validity of 80-20, how easy is easy, and different types of interval workouts. How easy should your easy training be? Should 80% of your training…
That Triathlon ShowCase Study: 10:30 at Challenge Roth on 10 hours of training per week with Petri Karvinen | EP#150
Petri Karvinen is an age-group triathlete from Finland. In this episode we discuss his build-up to Challenge Roth in 2018, where he was limited to 10 hours of…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #2 - Back to back workouts and low-cadence bike training
Q&A #2 - Back to back workouts and low-cadence bike training. How to approach doing workouts back to back (e.g.) morning swim immediately followed by a bike…
That Triathlon ShowTriathlon race planning with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#149
Coach David Tilbury-Davis shares the process of creating a triathlon race plan. Going through the race planning process and doing your homework can be the…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 37 - Bike Speed and Momentum
Beginner Tip 37 - Bike Speed and Momentum. On this week's episode: The power-cost of accelerating vs. maintaining speed Speed and momentum uphill, into…
That Triathlon ShowPeriodisation Theory: Confronting and Inconvenient Truth with John Kiely | EP#148
Triathlon periodisation and periodisation in general is tradition-driven more than evidence-led. John Kiely is a researcher on the one hand and a coach and…
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #1 - Consistency and TSS, heart rate in intervals, and the utility of long slow distance rides and and race-pace training
Does consistency imply that Training Stress Score (TSS) should be relatively similar from week to week? How can/should TSS change over the course of the…
That Triathlon ShowLCHF and fat adaptation in triathlon with Jesse Kropelnicki and Steph Lowe | EP#147
Jesse Kropelnicki and Steph Lowe discuss LCHF for triathletes and endurance athletes. This interview highlights that there's not just one way to skin a cat…
That Triathlon ShowBeginner Tip 36 - 7 Common Strength Training Mistakes
Beginner Tip 36 - 7 Common Strength Training Mistakes. On this week's episode: Not having a purposeful plan Joining irrelevant classes Poor form and technique…