That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson
Podcast de That Triathlon Show

The one triathlon show focusing on practical and actionable advice that you can use in your own triathlon training and racing. New episodes are released twice per week. The episode types are interview episodes with the greatest and smartest people in triathlon and endurance sports, and solo episodes with host Mikael Eriksson where you'll learn tactics and strategies you can apply in your triathlon training and racing, and all things swim, bike and run. All episodes, both interview and solo episodes, are produced with the goal in mind of giving age-group triathletes actionable advice. That Triathlon Show is brought to you by www.scientifictriathlon.com and is hosted by Mikael Eriksson. Learn more about That Triathlon Show at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

  1. 18 SEPT

    David Roche - The training and racing strategy behind his epic Leadville 100 course record | EP#444

    David Roche is a running coach (trail, track and road) and trail runner. He recently broke the longstanding Leadville 100 course record (in his first 100-mile race no less), a record previously thought unbreakable. In this episode, he sheds light on everything that went into this phenomenal feat.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How David set out to beat what was thought to be an unbreakable record at the Leadville 100 -David's training process: focusing on speed, low(ish) volume, using cycling and uphill treadmill -Nutrition and fuelling: David's high-carb approach, and training tactics learnt from competitive eating -Year-round heat training, ketones, sodium bicarbonate, and other marginal gains -Race execution: pacing, mindset, and putting it all together -How David has used insights from cycling and long-distance triathlon into his trail running prowess -It took 18 years to be an overnight success: reflections on consistency over time    SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts444/ 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 website, podcast, and Instagram -Mallorca Training Camp 2025  -Portugal Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

    1 h y 52 min
  2. 11 SEPT

    Ben Stephenson, PhD - Heat preparation, physiology, performance planning, and the Paralympics | EP#443

    Ben Stephenson, PhD, is Performance Planning Lead and physiologist for the Great Britain para triathlon squad in Loughborough. He joins us off the back of the Paralympics in Paris where Team GB had a very successful games with five para triathlon medals, including two golds.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Core temperature and thermoregulatory strain in sprint distance triathlon -Heat preparation: science and practice -How to minimise the risk of getting ill: which factors matter the most?  -The performance planning process behind Great Britain's Paralympic success -Training to performance demands or to the individual physiology?  -Balancing the art of coaching and sports science   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts443/ 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: -Ben's Twitter and Research Gate  -High Thermoregulatory Strain During Competitive Paratriathlon Racing in the Heat - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Mixed Active and Passive, Heart Rate-Controlled Heat Acclimation Is Effective for Paralympic and Able-Bodied Triathletes - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Training Load, Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Illness Incidence in Elite Paratriathletes - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386  -Training talk with Bex Milnes | EP#353 -Failure is not an optioon: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 - book by Gene Kranz -Mallorca Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

    1 h y 31 min
  3. 28 AGO

    Dr. Jeff Sankoff (the TriDoc) - Health and medicine in endurance sports | EP#442

    Jeff Sankoff is the TriDoc, an emergency physician, triathlete, and triathlon coach. In this episode, Jeff sheds some light on the most important and topical health and medicine related questions for triathletes and endurance athletes.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The impact of endurance sports on longevity and life expectancy -Heart health in endurance sports -Blood tests, deficiencies, diets and supplements -Dental health -Myths and misconceptions about health and medical aspects of endurance sports -Anti-doping considerations    SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts442/ 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: -Jeff's website and Instagram -The TriDoc Podcast -Mortality (all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and cancer) and longevity in former elite athletes with prof. Melitta Mcnarry | EP#302 -Blood tests and biomarkers for triathletes with Dr. Kush Joshi and Dr. Joel McCay | EP#249 -Serious Training for Endurance Athletes - book by Rob Sleamaker and Ray Browning -Mallorca Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

    1 h y 33 min
  4. 13 AGO

    Gabriele Gallo, PhD - The Science of Cycling Performance | EP#441

    Gabriele Gallo, PhD, is a researcher at the University of Genoa with a particular focus on the science of cycling performance. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is also the founder of Knowledgeiswatt, a platform through which he summarises cycling and sports science research into infographics and practical, medium-form articles.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Insights into the training of top GC-riders in Grand Tours (Tour de France and Giro d'Italia) -How to apply research findings into real-world training and racing (and how not to do it) -The spectrum of "art" and "science" in training, and how to balance the two -The balance of controlling for as many variables as possible, and ecological validity in research -How to consume synthesized forms of research  -The future of sports science   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts441/ 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: -Gabriele's Research Gate -Knowledgeiswatt on Instagram and Substack -The Day-by-Day Periodization Strategies of a Giro d’Italia Podium Finisher - Gallo et al. 2024 -The Weekly Periodization of Top 5 Tour de France General Classification Finishers: A Multiple Case Study - Gallo et al. 2023 -How do world class top 5 Giro d’Italia finishers train? A qualitative multiple case study - Gallo et al. 2022 -Power profiling, critical power, and U23 cycling research with Peter Leo | EP#319 -Durability in endurance sports with Ed Maunder, PhD and Stephen Seiler, Phd | EP#295 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

    1 h y 5 min
  5. 1 AGO

    Coaching Thoughts: 15 Underrated Factors for Triathlon Performance | EP#440

    A discussion of 15 factors, including training methods, gear and equipment, metrics, and even thought processes that are generally underrated by the triathlon community as a whole or in certain triathlete subgroups. Do you agree with this list? Be sure to also check out the previous episode (EP#439), where we discussed overrated factors for triathlon performance.                  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -"The big picture" -Consistency -Stress -Sleep -Coaching and expert help -Pacing workouts well -Using heart rate (and having a good heart rate monitor) -W/CdA -Bike adjustability -Riding a course well -Race experience -Nutrition and hydration in training -Heat preparation -Addition by subtraction   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts440/ 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: -The Super Shoe study with Dustin Joubert, PhD | EP#322 -Q&A on racing and testing | EP#399 -Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

    54 min
  6. 25 JUL

    Coaching Thoughts: 11 Overrated Factors for Triathlon Performance | EP#439

    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/ 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: -NA RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

    1 h y 10 min
  7. 18 JUL

    Q&A with Lachlan Kerin | EP#438

    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 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

    1 h y 13 min
  8. 11 JUL

    Manuel Sola Arjona - The Nature of Training and complexity science | EP#437

    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     RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/     CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

    1 h y 15 min

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The one triathlon show focusing on practical and actionable advice that you can use in your own triathlon training and racing. New episodes are released twice per week. The episode types are interview episodes with the greatest and smartest people in triathlon and endurance sports, and solo episodes with host Mikael Eriksson where you'll learn tactics and strategies you can apply in your triathlon training and racing, and all things swim, bike and run. All episodes, both interview and solo episodes, are produced with the goal in mind of giving age-group triathletes actionable advice. That Triathlon Show is brought to you by www.scientifictriathlon.com and is hosted by Mikael Eriksson. Learn more about That Triathlon Show at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

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