That Triathlon Show Mikael Eriksson

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 scores
-Recovery modalities
-Lab testing
-Workout details
-Specificity
-Wearables



SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts439/



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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 electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.
 
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.



LINKS AND RESOURCES:
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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/



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 electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.
 
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.



LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Lachie's coaching profile page and Instagram
Road gradient and cycling power: An observational study in male professional cyclists - Valenzuela et al. 2022
That Triathlon Show guests Olympic Podium picks for Paris 2024



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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 Manuel's training and coaching methodology
-Common mistakes for endurance athletes and coaches to avoid
-AI, big data, wearables, and technology
 
 
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts437/
 
 
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 electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.
 
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.
 
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Manuel's website, Instagram, and Twitter
The Nature of Training: Complexity Science Applied to Endurance Performance - Manuel's book
Rendimiento Evolutivo - Manuel's podcast (Spanish)
Manuel's Substack Newsletter
 
 
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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 of legal challenges might you run into after a crash, and how to get help
-Bike advocacy and societal change for safer roads for both cyclists and drivers



SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts436/



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 electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.
 
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.



LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Bike Law's website



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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, training groups and partners, etc.
-A full week of training in preparation for T100 San Francisco
-How David prepares for Kona
-Insights from 18 years in the sport: what has David found works for him, and what doesn't? 
-Overtraining
-Best coaching advice ever received
 
 
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts435/
 
 
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 electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.
 
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.
 
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
David's Instagram and results page on the PTO website 
Dan Bigham – aerodynamic testing, equipment, and making your bike fast | EP#229
The Hour record and aerodynamics with Dan Bigham | EP#368
Joel Filliol | EP#409
World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172
David Tilbury-Davis | EP#416
The evolution of coaching principles and practices with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#283
Perspectives on coaching with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#227
Perspectives on training with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#226
That Triathlon Show guests Olympic Podium picks for Paris 2024
 
 
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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 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 electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.
 
ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Dirk's Instagram and profile page on TrainingPeaks
TrainingPeaks CoachCast - podcast hosted by Dirk
TrainingPeaks website
That Triathlon Show guests Olympic Podium picks for Paris 2024
 
RATE AND REVIEW:
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Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.