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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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David McNamee - training, racing, and insights from 18 years in triathlon | EP#435
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 | EP#434
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:
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.
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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
RATE AND REVIEW:
If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/
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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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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
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.
Customer Reviews
Science Focused Triathlon Info
Lots of technical information for the science-focused triathlete. As a mere age-grouper, some of the info is a little over my head, but I enjoy listening anyway. It is presented in a way that makes me want to learn more without making me feel stupid. Keep up the good work!
Thank you
I look forward to each new episode that comes out. Great podcast!
My Absolute Favorite Podcast
After completing my first open water 5k swim race in May of this year, I started triathlon training with my coach. I LOVE it. Being new to this kind of endurance sport and training, I started exploring podcasts and books. Mikael’s podcast has been a huge source of inspiration and knowledge for me. I listen to it weekly and many of the episodes repeatedly. His topical focus, his relevancy for us age-groupers who are new to this sport is simply BEST-IN-CLASS. If you are an age group triathlete, no matter your experience level, try this podcast and explore the archives. You will love it. On a personal note; his interviews with Tim Noakes and others inspired me to breakthrough perceived performance barriers and finally break 2:00/100m in my swimming…huge for me. Thanks Mikael.