That Triathlon Show
Episodes
Kerry McGawley, PhD (part 1) | EP#408
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry McGawley is Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University. She is also a coach, and a very good age group triathlete in her own right. In this in...
Brendan Egan, PhD | EP#407
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Egan, PhD, is Associate Professor at Dublin City University. One of the research topics he has investigated extensively is exogenous ketones a...
Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson on coaching | EP#406
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scientific Triathlon coaches Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson discuss all things coaching and coach-athlete relationship and things athletes should k...
Stefan Sölkner | EP#405
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Sölkner is a national team coach Austria's Elite and U23 men's cycling, and founder and coach at Ausdauerwerkstatt. In this episode we discuss...
James Moran | EP#404
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Moran is the head of nutrition at Uno-X Pro Cycling Team. He has previously worked for Ineos Grenadiers, British Cycling, the English Institute ...
Richard Laidlow | EP#403
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Laidlow is a coach from the UK based in the south of France who has been involved in triathlon for more than three decades. He coaches both pr...
Andrew Sheaff | EP#402
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Sheaff is a swimming coach with 15 years of experience in coaching at the collegiate level in the United States. In order to improve the skill ...
Vasco Vilaça | EP#401
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vasco Vilaça is a short-course triathlete from Portugal. He is the current leader of the World Triathlon Championship Series, third-place finisher of...
Q&A on gear and technology | EP#400
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael answers listener questions on the topics of gear and technology. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Carbon fibre plated shoes ...
Q&A on racing and testing | EP#399
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael answers listener questions on the topics of racing and testing. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Bike position and bre...
Gareth Sandford, PhD | EP#398
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Sandford, PhD, is a physiologist at the Canadian Sports Institute Pacific. He has worked across 15 individual and team sports within three Olym...
Bernardo Gonçalves | EP#397
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bernardo Gonçalves is an expert in aerodynamics and aerodynamic testing and optimisation, the founder of AeroEdge, and a pro continental cyclist. He ...
Brad Beer | EP#396
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Beer is a physiotherapist with over 17 years experience and clinical expertise in running and triathlon related injuries. He is head physiotherap...
Sophie Coldwell | EP#395
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Coldwell is a short-course athlete from Great Britain, currently ranked 4th in the world and 5th in the World Triathlon Championship Series (WT...
Michele Zanini (part 2) | EP#394
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Zanini is a PhD candidate at the University of Loughborough studying the connection between running economy, durability, and strength training...
Michele Zanini (part 1) | EP#393
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Zanini is a PhD candidate at the University of Loughborough studying the connection between running economy, durability, and strength training...
Maria Francesca Piacentini, PhD | EP#392
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Francesca Piacentini, PhD, is Associate Professor at the University of Rome Foro Italico. Her research interests include overreaching and overtr...
Tamara Jewett | EP#391
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tamara Jewett is a pro triathlete from Canada. Tamara has 8 Ironman 70.3 podiums on her resume, including 3 wins. She is known as being one of the fas...
Pieter Rijnders | EP#390
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pieter Rijnders is a Belgian running, cycling and duathlon coach. He has worked with athletes at the highest level, including top duathletes Arnaud De...
Paul Newsome | EP#389
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Newsome is a swim coach with a wealth of experience in helping triathletes and open water swimmers get faster in the water. He is well-known as t...
Q&A on run training (part 2) | EP#388
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael and David Dhooge answer listener questions on the topic of run training for triathlon. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Runn...
Matt Pendola | EP#387
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pendola is a strength coach who has worked and is working with world-class triathletes such as Flora Duffy, Gwen Jorgensen, Ben Kanute and Kevin ...
Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bent Rønnestad, PhD, is a professor at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Bent has been heavily influential in the sports science worl...
Q&A on run training (part 1) | EP#385
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael and James Teagle answer listener questions on the topic of run training for triathlon. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Long-te...
Dajo Sanders, PhD | EP#384
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dajo Sanders is a coach at Ineos Grenadiers and a sports scientist with Maastricht University. Dajo's primary research focus is related to performance...
Dustin Joubert, PhD & Dr. Amol Saxena, DPM | EP#383
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have two interviews in today's episode. First, Dr. Dustin Joubert discusses new research on the effect carbon fibre plated "super shoes" have at sl...
Jim Vance | EP#382
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Vance is a San Diego based coach, author and sports technology consultant. He is most well-known for his work with Ben Kanute (second at IM70.3 Wo...
Q&A on bike training | EP#381
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael and Lachlan Kerin answer listener questions on the topic of bike training for triathlon. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Road ...
Frederic Funk | EP#380
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fredric Funk is a pro triathlete from Germany with six IM70.3/Challenge Family titles to his name, currently ranked 9th in the world the PTO rankings,...
Jason Boynton, PhD | EP#379
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Boynton, PhD, is a sports scientist and cycling coach with an interest in critical thinking and epistemology. In this interview, we dive deep in...
Energy availability with José Areta, PhD | EP#378
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
José Arteta, PhD, is a lecturer at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University. His primary interest is in the area...
Q&A on swim training | EP#377
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael and Jack Hutchens answer listener questions on the topic of swim training for triathlon. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Training to...
Sebastian Sitko, PhD | EP#376
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian Sitko, PhD, is a professor in sports science at the University of Zaragoza, a cycling and endurance sports coach, and a passionate athlete h...
Alexandra Coates, PhD | EP#375
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Coates, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow at the McMaster University in Canada. She is also a former elite short-course triathlete and triathlon...
Coach Melanie McQuaid | EP#374
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach and professional triathlete Melanie McQuaid (still going strong at 49) returns to That Triathlon Show for another interview, this time focusing ...
Coach Frank Jakobsen | EP#373
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Frank Jakobsen returns to That Triathlon Show to discuss a number of topics pertinent to the start of the year. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABO...
Q&A on season planning, goal setting, and limiters | EP#372
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael answers listener questions (from Instagram and Newsletter followers) on the topics of season planning, goal setting, and personal limiters. I...
Best of 2022 on That Triathlon Show | EP#371
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A round-up of some of the best episodes and moments from That Triathlon Show in 2022. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Tim Reed -Bex Milnes ...
The Future of That Triathlon Show | EP#370
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the results of the recent That Triathlon Show listener survey, and what that means for how the show will develop and (hope...
Olav Aleksander Bu | EP#369
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olav Aleksander Bu is the coach of Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden. He returns to the podcast (see also EP#264) for another in-depth discussion o...
The Hour record and aerodynamics with Dan Bigham | EP#368
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bigham is a performance engineer at INEOS Grenadiers, founder of Wattshop, and former World Hour Record holder (with 55.548 km). In this interview...
Strength coach Erin Carson | EP#367
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Carson is a strength coach working with a number of the world's best short- and long-course triathletes. In the Ironman 70.3 World Championships ...
366 The Performance Chef - Alan Murchison
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Murchison is a lifelong endurance athlete, and one of few athletes to both run under 30 minutes for 10k and ride under 18 minutes for 10 miles. H...
Nutrition and hydration data from Kona and 70.3 Worlds with Andy Blow | EP#365
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Blow of Precision Fuel & Hydration joins us to discuss the exact numbers of carbohydrate, fluid and sodium intake of Fenella Langridge, Sarah Cro...
Psychology and triathlon performance with Stuart Holliday | EP#364
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Holliday is a Chartered psychologist working primarily with endurance athletes. In the past, Stuart has been working with Olympic and Paralympi...
Training characteristics of world class distance runners with Øyvind Sandbakk, PhD | EP#363
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Øyvind Sandbakk, PhD, is a professor at the Norwegian University for Science and Technology and director for its Centre for Elite Sports Research. He...
Traditional vs. block periodisation with Nicki Winfield Almquist, PhD | EP#362
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicki Winfield Almquist, PhD, is a post-doctoral researcher at University of Copenhagen, Denmark. In this interview, we discuss a recent study compari...
Physiology, testing and respiratory training with Andrew Sellars | EP#361
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Sellars, MD, is the team director of Balance Point Racing, a triathlon and cycling club based in British Columbia, Canada. He is also the co-fo...
Training talk with Paulo Sousa | EP#360
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paulo Sousa is the coach behind one of the longest-standing and most successful international squads on the short-course triathlon circuit. Seven of h...
Training, coaching and podcasting with Mikael Eriksson and Kolie Moore | EP#359
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a conversation between Mikael Eriksson and Kolie Moore (of Empirical Cycling) that originally aired on Kolie's Empirical Cycling Podcast. IN T...
Muscle oxygen saturation and iliac artery flow limitation with Jem Arnold | EP#358
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jem Arnold is a physiotherapist, coach and PhD student. Currently, his main research focus is investigating FLIA: blood flow limitation of the iliac a...
Alcohol and endurance sports with Ben Desbrow, PhD | EP#357
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Desbrow, PhD, is a professor at Griffith University (Queensland, Australia) with academic interests in nutrition and dietetics in both athletic an...
Training talk with Tom Bell | EP#356
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Bell is a coach, performance consultant, and elite cyclist based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He is the founder of the coaching business High Nor...
Neuromuscular fatigue - mechanisms and applications with Callum Brownstein, PhD | EP#355
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Callum Brownstein, PhD, is a lecturer in exercise physiology at Newcastle University. Callum has conducted extensive research in fatigability, and the...
Carbohydrates - science and practice with Tim Podlogar, PhD | EP#354
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Podlogar, PhD, is a Research Fellow at the University of Brimingham, Assistant Professor at the University of Primorska (Slovenia), and nutritioni...
Training talk with Bex Milnes | EP#353
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bex Milnes is the Lead Paratriathlon Coach at British Triathlon's performance centre in Loughborough, where she coaches Paralympic and Commonwealth Ga...
Training, tech and physiology with Mikael Eriksson and Matthew DesRoches | EP#352
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a conversation between Mikael Eriksson and Matthew DesRoches (of Resilience Health and Performance Consulting) that originally aired on Matthe...
CBD for endurance athletes with Christian Cheung, MSc | EP#351
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Cheung is a PhD student and researcher in the Human Performance and Health Research Laboratory at the University of Guelph, Canada. Christia...
Training talk with Tim Reed | EP#350
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Reed is an Australian coach and professional triathlete with an IM70.3 World Championship title from 2016 to his name, along with multiple Ironman...
Bonus Q&A plus training camp and new training plan announcements
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode, including a Q&A with listener questions, and announcements about training camps and a new training plan. IN THIS EPISODE ...
Pacing science and training talk with Andy Renfree, PhD | EP#349
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Renfree, PhD, is a sports and exercise scientist with a background in and passion for running. In this interview, we discuss one of Andy's main a...
Systemic performance coaching with Fabian Urban, PhD | EP#348
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Fabian Urban is a systemic performance coach with a background in behavioural economics. He works with people in leadership and business roles as w...
Women in coaching with Cecile Reynaud, PhD | EP#347
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cecile Reynaud, PhD, has an impressive resume coaching volleyball and in leadership roles in various organisations. She is also an author, and most re...
Caffeine in racing - best practices with Andy Blow | EP#346
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Blow is the founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration. He returns to the podcast to discuss the science and practice of using caffeine to enhance end...
Training Talk with Jacob Tipper | EP#345
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Tipper is a coach of athletes across the spectrum from track sprinters to triathletes, and he is also a great track and road cyclist himself. Ja...
Sub7/Sub8 with Jacob Tipper | EP#344
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Tipper is a coach of athletes across the spectrum from track sprinters to triathletes, and he is also a great track and road cyclist himself. Ja...
Aerobic decoupling, durability and endurance performance with Daniel Muniz, PhD | EP#343
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Muniz, PhD, is a senior lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire. Some of his recent work involves big data analysis (from Strava) of marath...
Training Talk with Reto Brändli | EP#342
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reto Brändli is a Swiss triathlon and cycling coach working with professional (including e.g. Imogen Simmonds) and amateur athletes. He also runs a p...
The science of training load with Louis Passfield, PhD | EP#341
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Passfield, PhD, is an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary and also holds a professorship at the University of Kent. In addition to hi...
Finding the line between enough and too much training with Filip Larsen, PhD | EP#340
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Filip Larsen, PhD, is Associate Professor at the Swedish School of Sports and Health Sciences as well as Chief Science Officer at Silicon Valley Exerc...
The latest on aero sensors and aero testing with Michael Liberzon | EP#339
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Liberzon is a Toronto-based triathlon coach, bike fitter and aero tester, and host of the Endurance Innovation podcast. In this episode Michae...
Road bike or TT bike and racing on hilly courses with Michael Liberzon | EP #338
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Liberzon is a Toronto-based triathlon coach, bike fitter and aero tester, and host of the Endurance Innovation podcast. In this episode Michae...
6 tips for improved swimming, biking and running #337
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A solo episode where I share a couple of key tips for improving your swim, bike and run performance in a triathlon context. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL...
Injury prevention, strength training, and running biomechanics with Eoin Everard, PhD | EP#336
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Everard is is a physiotherapist with a PhD in biomechanics, and is a sub-4 minute miler and two-time Irish 1500 m national champion. In this inte...
Training talk with Glenn Poleunis | EP#335
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Poleunis is a triathlon coach and founder of the PTC high-performance squad based in Girona, which includes among others Marten van Riel. He is ...
Training Talk with Natasha van der Merwe | EP#334
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha van der Merwe is a triathlon coach and professional triathlete with a background in professional tennis and coaching tennis. Originally from S...
The science of hydrogels in endurance sports with Andy King, PhD | EP#333
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy King, PhD, is an exercise physiologist at the Australian Catholic University. Andy joins us to discuss the science and application of hydrogel pr...
Training Talk with Jodie Swallow Cunnama | EP#332
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jodie Swallow Cunnama is a triathlon coach and retired professional triathlete. As an athlete, Jodie went to the Olympics in Athens 2004, and she has ...
VLaMax, Polarised training, Fatigue and Complexity with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#331
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Burnley, PhD, is an exercise physiologist at the University of Wolverhampton. In this episode, we discuss the VLaMax, polarised training (and it ...
Lactate threshold with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#330
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Burnley, PhD, is an exercise physiologist at the University of Wolverhampton. In this episode, we discuss the lactate threshold (specifically, th...
DFA alpha-1: A non-invasive, cheap option for estimating the aerobic threshold with Bruce Rogers, MD | EP#329
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Rogers, MD, is one of the researchers behind the research on using the non-linear HRV-based marker DFA alpha-1 (which can be be measured non-inv...
Effects of polarized, pyramidal, and combined training periodisations with Luca Filipas, PhD | EP#328
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luca Filipas, PhD, is a researcher at the University of Milan and an endurance sports coach of professional and amateur runners, cyclists, and triathl...
Effects of block training with increased intensity or increased volume with Olli-Pekka Nuuttila | EP#327
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olli-Pekka Nuuttila is a doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä. In this interview we discuss his recent study comparing two-week blocks...
Aerobic training and testing with Scott Johnston | EP#326
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Johnston is an endurance sports coach, author, and co-founder of the coaching business Uphill Athlete. The main focus of Scott and his company i...
Heart Rate Variability - New perspectives and insights with Marco Altini, PhD | EP#325
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marco Altini, has a PhD in Data Science and an MSc in Human Movement Sciences and High-Performance Coaching. He is the founder of HRV4Training and a p...
Perspectives on coaching with Andy Kirkland, PhD | EP#324
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kirkland, PhD, is a triathlon coach, sports physiologist, and lecturer in sports coaching at the University of Stirling. In this interview, Andy ...
Chain lubrication (save watts and money) with Adam Kerin | EP#323
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Kerin is the founder of Zero Friction Cycling. At ZFC he does independent testing of chain lubricants, and he also provides services (to individu...
The Super Shoe study with Dustin Joubert, PhD | EP#322
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Dustin Joubert of Stephen F. Austin State University discusses his study comparing seven carbon-plated "Super Shoes", and how runn...
Run training load, biomechanics, and injury risk with Max Paquette, PhD | EP#321
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Max Paquette of the University of Memphis joins us to discuss training load in running, as well as running biomechanics and injury...
Technique improvement and swim training for triathletes with Brenton Ford | EP#320
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brenton Ford is a swim coach based in Australia. Brenton is the founder of Effortless Swimming, a swim coaching business through which he helps triath...
Power profiling, critical power, and U23 cycling research with Peter Leo | EP#319
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Leo is an applied exercise physiologist and high performance coach from Austria. Peter has done extensive research in profiling performance and ...
Year in review: what we learnt in 2021 | EP#318
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scientific Triathlon coaches Lachlan Kerin and David Dhooge join for this special end-of-year episode, where Lachie, David, and Mikael share their tho...
Season planning - how many races should you do in one year? | EP#317
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, coaches Helle Frederiksen, Philipp Seipp and Emma Carney each give their perspective and recommendations on how many races you can do...
Long distance triathlon training with Mario Schmidt Wendling | EP#316
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mario Schmidt-Wendling is a Frankfurt-based long-distance triathlon coach with an athletic background in professional road cycling and educational bac...
Run training talk with Jon Green | EP#315
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Green is a former professional runner turned running coach. He is currently the head coach of the Atalanta NYC women's professional running team (...
Season break - best practices of top coaches | EP#314
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, coaches Helle Frederiksen, Philipp Seipp and Emma Carney each give their perspective and recommendations on whether you should take a...
Skeletal muscle determinants of endurance performance with Stephan van der Zwaard, PhD | EP#313
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stephan van der Zwaard, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam as well as a data scientist at Leiden University. With his ...
Long-term athlete development with Rick Velati | EP#312
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Velati is a national coach with British Triathlon's World Class Programme, where the ultimate goal is to achieve Olympic medal and gold winning p...
Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes with Dr. Philip Skiba | EP#311
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Philip Skiba is a medical doctor specialising in Sports Medicine, and also holds a PhD in exercise physiology. Dr. Skiba is also a highly-regarded...
Triathlon swim training with Russ Barber | EP#310
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Barber is the British Triathlon swim coach at Leeds Triathlon Centre, where his sessions are frequented by athletes like Olympic gold medalists G...