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That Triathlon Show Mikael Eriksson
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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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Luke Watson, NTPCW head coach - Training talk | EP#433
Luke Watson is the performance head coach of the National Triathlon Performance Centre Wales in Cardiff, a development environment for both short-course and long-course triathletes with world-class potential.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Luke's coaching methodology and training principles
-The evolution of triathlon and how to adapt to changing demands
-Periodisation of racing and training
-Training similarities and differences between elite short-course and long-course athletes
-Maximising training efficiency for age-group athletes
-Common mistakes to avoid for AG-athletes
-How to create a good pacing strategy for half and full distance races
-Tips for age-groupers to improve their swim, bike and run training and performance
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts433/
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:
National Triathlon Performance Centre Wales (NTPCW) website and Instagram
Welsh Triathlon website and Instagram
Daniels' Running Formula - book by Jack Daniels
Training and Racing with a Power Meter - book by Hunter Allen, Andrew Coggan and Stephen McGregor
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ROI of run training, the importance of hills, rethinking race selection - Coaching thoughts | EP#432
A new format to the podcast (although familiar to readers of the Scientific Triathlon newsletter), I go solo and discuss three topics I've been thinking about recently in my coaching practice, and how you might think about them to become a better (and even happier!) triathlete.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The ROI of swim, bike and run training, and how to optimise your distribution of the three sports
-Running hills to run faster and stronger
-Rethinking how you select races and events to sign up for
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts432/
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:
No links specific for this episode, but do check out the latest episodes of That Triathlon Show:
Christophe Balestra - Obstri, PTO, and Fantasy Tri | EP#431
Melanie McQuaid | EP#430
Bex Milnes | EP#429
Tomasz Kowalski | EP#428
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CONTACT:
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Andy Blow of Precision Fuel & Hydration | Bonus Episode
Bonus episode with Andy Blow, founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration.
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.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
All you need to know about Precision Fuel & Hydration at the IRONMAN European Series
Should you combine your carbohydrate and electrolyte drinks? - article by Andy Blow
Free Fuel & Hydration Planner
Nutrition and hydration data from Kona and 70.3 Worlds with Andy Blow | EP#365
Caffeine in racing – best practices with Andy Blow | EP#346
Race nutrition and hydration – current best practices with Andy Blow | EP#293
Race hydration, calories and sodium – a 2020 update with Andy Blow | EP#218
Hydration in endurance sports: a Q&A with Andy Blow | EP#191
Effective Swimrun Training with Andy Blow | EP#126
Hydration, sodium and cramping with Andy Blow | EP#49
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Christophe Balestra - Obstri, PTO, and Fantasy Tri | EP#431
Christophe Balestra is a (retired) amateur triathlete with a background in game development. He has brought his talents to the triathlon space with products such as The Obsessed Triathlete (obstri), the PTO's stats pages, and Fantasy Triathlon on The Daily Tri.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The story behind obstri.com, and why Ironman wanted it shut down
-Christophe's time with the PTO, including shipping their stats pages
-Triathlon as a broadcast sport - the needs and the challenges
-Fantasy triathlon - how it came about and where it's going
-Christophe's lessons learnt and advice for other amateur triathletes
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts431/
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:
Christophe's Twitter
The Daily Tri - Fantasy Triathlon
That Triathlon Show guests Olympic Podium picks for Paris 2024
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CONTACT:
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Melanie McQuaid | EP#430
Melanie McQuaid is a triathlon coach and veteran professional triathlete. In 2023 she became the first ever 50-year-old to qualify for and race in the professional field in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. In this interview we discuss that feat and Mel's general thoughts on longevity in the sport and on maintaining performance at an older age. Then we go into a long Q&A segment, answering listener questions on a large variety of topics.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Training considerations with older age, and how to maintain and improve performance as you get older
-Testing, training zones, and training prescription
-Shift work and training
-Use of heart rate in training
-Balancing "aerobic base" training and intensity
-Are brick sessions necessary?
-VO2max intervals
...and more
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts430/
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:
Mel's website, Instagram and Twitter
Coach Melanie McQuaid | EP#374
Training for Xterra and off-road triathlon with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid | EP#196
That Triathlon Show guests Olympic Podium picks for Paris 2024
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Bex Milnes | EP#429
Bex Milnes is a triathlon coach of age-group and professional athletes with over 15 years of experience in endurance sports. She has helped multiple athletes and teams achieve Paralympic and Commonwealth medals, as well as pro and age group podiums in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 racing. In this interview we discuss the training of age-group athletes training for half and full distance triathlon.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-How to train efficiently on a limited time budget
-How to maintain consistency and make good decisions
-How to combine family, work and training
-The importance of an aerobic base
-How to get your race preparation right
-How to execute on race day considering the typical dynamics of AG racing
-Comparing specific race preparation for Kona and Nice Ironman World Championships
-Considerations for perimenopausal women
-Listener questions
...and more
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts429/
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:
Bex' Instagram and website
Training talk with Bex Milnes | EP#353
The Well HQ - Women’s health courses for coaches, teachers and trainers
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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.