That Triathlon Show
Episodes
Q&A #3 - The validity of 80-20, how easy is easy, and different types of interval workouts
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A #3 - The validity of 80-20, how easy is easy, and different types of interval workouts. How easy should your easy training be? Should 8...
Case Study: 10:30 at Challenge Roth on 10 hours of training per week with Petri Karvinen | EP#150
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Petri Karvinen is an age-group triathlete from Finland. In this episode we discuss his build-up to Challenge Roth in 2018, where he was limited to 10 ...
Q&A #2 - Back to back workouts and low-cadence bike training
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A #2 - Back to back workouts and low-cadence bike training. How to approach doing workouts back to back (e.g.) morning swim immediately follow...
Triathlon race planning with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#149
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach David Tilbury-Davis shares the process of creating a triathlon race plan. Going through the race planning process and doing your homework can be...
Beginner Tip 37 - Bike Speed and Momentum
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 37 - Bike Speed and Momentum. On this week's episode: The power-cost of accelerating vs. maintaining speed Speed and momentum uphi...
Periodisation Theory: Confronting and Inconvenient Truth with John Kiely | EP#148
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Triathlon periodisation and periodisation in general is tradition-driven more than evidence-led. John Kiely is a researcher on the one hand and a coac...
Q&A #1 - Consistency and TSS, heart rate in intervals, and the utility of long slow distance rides and and race-pace training
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Does consistency imply that Training Stress Score (TSS) should be relatively similar from week to week? How can/should TSS change over the course of ...
LCHF and fat adaptation in triathlon with Jesse Kropelnicki and Steph Lowe | EP#147
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Kropelnicki and Steph Lowe discuss LCHF for triathletes and endurance athletes. This interview highlights that there's not just one way to skin ...
Beginner Tip 36 - 7 Common Strength Training Mistakes
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 36 - 7 Common Strength Training Mistakes. On this week's episode: Not having a purposeful plan Joining irrelevant classes Poor f...
Designing interval training part 2: Ten MORE things you have to know | EP#146
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to deliberately structure your interval workouts to achieve specific physiological outcomes and maximise the benefits of the hard work...
Beginner Tip 35 - 6 Common Run Technique Mistakes
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 35 - 6 Common Run Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Yearly assessment by a physical therapist Overstriding Sinking int...
Case Study: Sub-9 Ironman on low-volume, high-quality training with Carl Brümmer | EP#145
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Brümmer is a 49-year old age-group triathlete from Sweden. On a training volume of 10 hours or less per week, he has managed several sub-9-hour ...
Beginner Tip 34 - 5 Common Bike Technique Mistakes
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 34 - 5 Common Bike Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Bike Fit Unnecessary muscle tensions Rocking the upper body Bike h...
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - Applications and Insights in 2018 and Beyond with Marco Altini | EP#144
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How should triathletes, runners, cyclists and other athletes use and apply heart rate variability (HRV) in practice, to actually improve their respons...
Beginner Tip 33 - 5 Common Swim Technique Mistakes
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 33 - 5 Common Swim Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Breathing Head position Body position and posture Stroke rhythm...
Effective run training and race planning using the Stryd running power meter with Matt Bevil | EP#143
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to train more effectively using running power meters and how to race better with proper power planning in this interview with Matt Bevil, Di...
Beginner Tip 32 - 3 Rules For Planning Your Training Week
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 32 - 3 Rules For Planning Your Training Week. On this week's episode: Spread out your rest days Spread out workouts in each discip...
How to DREAM Big and achieve your goals and dreams with Ian Hacon | EP#142
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Hacon is an age-group triathlete and CEO turned energy coach and business owner with the dream to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in K...
Beginner Tip 31 - Training zones and workout types 101
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 31 - Training zones and workout types 101. On this week's episode: Low-intensity (Zone 1 and Z2) workouts: recovery and aerobic endu...
Foam rolling: benefits, protocol, and scientific evidence with David Behm | EP#141
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Professor David Behm has published multiple studies on the topic of foam rolling. In this interview he gives a complete overview of the scientific evi...
Beginner Tip 30 - Managing Run Training For Injury Prone Triathletes
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 30 - Managing Run Training For Injury Prone Triathletes. On this week's episode: Hiking, cross-country skiing, and other endurance c...
The Trisutto Way of Triathlon Training with Carson Christen | EP#140
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carson Christen is a sport scientist and professional endurance coach with Trisutto. We discuss the Trisutto approach to triathlon training and its co...
Beginner Tip 29 - Metrics You Should Be Tracking
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 29 - Metrics You Should Be Tracking. On this week's episode: Process metrics - compliance, volume, and distribution Performance me...
Designing interval training: 10 things you have to know | EP#139
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to deliberately structure your interval workouts to achieve specific physiological outcomes and maximise the benefits of the hard work...
Beginner Tip 28 - Triathlon Hydration Fundamentals
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 28 - Triathlon Hydration Fundamentals. On this week's episode: Day to day hydration and monitoring your hydration status Hydration...
Heat adaptation and triathlon performance with Stephen Cheung | EP#138
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview we discuss racing in the heat and heat adaptation for triathlon and other endurance sports with professor Stephen Cheung, who runs a...
Beginner Tip 27 - Triathlon Nutrition Fundamentals
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 27 - Triathlon Nutrition Fundamentals. On this week's episode: Eat everything Eat quality Eat enough and with enough frequency ...
Mobility, Stability, and Strength with Erin Carson | EP#137
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Carson is a strength and conditioning coach (and a top age-group triathlete herself) in Boulder, where she works with some of the best triathlete...
Beginner Tip 26 - How many weeks do you need to train for a race?
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 26 - How many weeks do you need to train for a race? On this week's episode: How long should you train for your first ever triathlon...
The New Science of Running Form | EP#136
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A large study (N=97) recently conducted at Loughborough University gives us the best insights we have so far in what aspects of running form and techn...
Beginner Tip 25 - 4 Ways to Use Hills in Training
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 25 - 4 Ways to Use Hills in Training. On this week's episode: Aerobic endurance workouts Muscular endurance workouts VO2max wor...
Case study: From Blowing Up on a 250 m Swim to Prospective 70.3 Worlds Qualifier | EP#135
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Amos is an Australian age-group triathlete currently looking to qualify for 70.3 Worlds. When he started doing triathlon 7 years ago, he blew up...
Beginner Tip 24 - Getting Started with Interval Training
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 24 - Getting Started with Interval Training. On this week's episode: Who should and shouldn't do intervals? How do you structure y...
“How Should I Use My X Hours of Training Time per Week?” with AJ Johnson | EP#134
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach AJ Johnson of D3 Multisport reveals how he would structure the triathlon training of age-groupers with varying amounts of available time, from 5...
Beginner Tip 23 - Open Water Swim Training
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 23 - Open Water Swim Training. On this week's episode: Being comfortable in the open water Open water skills development Open wa...
Swim training structure the Swim Smooth way with Paul Newsome (part 2) | EP#133
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Newsome coaches thousands of triathletes and open water swimmers every year through his company Swim Smooth with its local squad in Perth, throug...
Swim training structure the Swim Smooth way with Paul Newsome (part 1) | EP#132
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Newsome coaches thousands of triathletes and open water swimmers every year through his company Swim Smooth with its local squad in Perth, throug...
Beginner Tip 22 - Dealing with shift work and irregular schedules (plus a Strength Training question)
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 22 - Dealing with shift work and irregular schedules (plus a Strength Training question). On this week's episode: How to deal with s...
Optimal Bike Pacing and Best Bike Split with Ryan Cooper | EP#131
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Cooper, founder of Best Bike Split, chief scientist at Training Peaks and a world-leading expert on the physics of cycling joins us to teach opti...
Beginner Tip 21 - 5 Tips for Pacing your Workouts
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 21 - 5 Tips for Pacing your Workouts. On this week's episode: Always aim to finish strong! What you do in training, you will do in...
Case study: How David qualified for Kona by training smarter and getting the details right | EP#130
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Nicholls is an age-group triathlete from the UK who recently qualified for Kona. He shares how he achieved this goal by being smarter, paying mo...
Beginner Tip 20 - Running Cadence
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 20 - Running Cadence. On this week's episode: Increase cadence to avoid overstriding and reduce injury risk Increase cadence to ru...
Interval Training - Science and Application part 2 with Paul Laursen | EP#129
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Laursen is adjunct professor and performance physiologist at AUT, he lead the Performance Physiology Team at High Performance Sport New Zealand f...
Interval Training - Science and Application part 1 with Paul Laursen | EP#128
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Laursen is adjunct professor and performance physiologist at AUT, he lead the Performance Physiology Team at High Performance Sport New Zealand f...
Beginner Tip 19 - Mastering Triathlon Transitions
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 19 - Mastering Triathlon Transitions. On this week's episode: Practise Simplify Know your event Execute on race day Specific...
Breathing and The Oxygen Advantage with Patrick McKeown | EP#127
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can a different way of breathing make you a better triathlete? International best-selling author Patrick McKeown, creator of the revolutionary Oxygen ...
Special Episode - Algarve Training Camp 20 to 26 May 2018
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Special Episode - Algarve Training Camp 20 to 26 May 2018 Quarteira, Portugal Sunday 20 May (check-in) to Sunday 27 May (check-out). Training d...
Effective Swimrun Training with Andy Bow | EP#126
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Swimrun is an exciting sport and a fantastic experience recommended for any triathlete. But how do you best train for one - whether you want to comple...
Top-10 books, blogs, and resources for triathletes | EP#125
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"What's your favourite book, blog, or resource related to triathlon?" is a question I ask all my guests on the podcast. But today I answer t...
Beginner Tip 18 - How to Balance Swim, Bike, and Run Training
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 18 - How to Balance Swim, Bike, and Run Training. On this week's episode: The rule of thumb for how to distribute your training time...
Age-group triathlon case study with Jordan and Jesse Sorrick | EP#124
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan and Jesse Sorrick are age-group triathletes from Columbia, Missouri. In this episode we discuss how they fit the triathlon lifestyle into busy ...
Swimming mechanics and technique troubleshooting with David Pease, PhD | EP#123
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Pease, PhD, is a swim coach, scientist, and national lead of Sports Biomechanics at the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS). He is also the aut...
Beginner Tip 17 - The Magic Of Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 17 - The Magic Of Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone. On this week's episode: 1 hour outside your comfort zone = 100 hours in your com...
Training The Gut | EP#122
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How well you tolerate consuming sports drinks and energy gels and how well you can absorb the energy in them and use to fuel your performance are both...
80/20 Triathlon: Get Faster By Training Slower with David Warden | EP#121
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple studies reveal runners, triathletes, and other endurance athletes improve the most when they consistently do 80 percent of their training at ...
Beginner Tip 16 - What Comes After Your Race
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 16 - What Comes After Your Race. On this week's episode: Take a break or keep training Technique and aerobic base focus Finding ...
Training Priorities: Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs / EP#120
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is the hierarchy and priority order of the various elements in endurance and triathlon training? Distinguished sports scientist Stephen Seiler ha...
Tapering and peaking in triathlon: the art and the science | EP#119
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The art and the science of tapering and peaking for triathlons uncovered. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: * How big a performance improvemen...
Beginner Tip 15 - The 7 Best Investments for Beginner Triathletes
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 15 - The 7 Best Investments for Beginner Triathletes. On this week's episode: Swimming lessons Coaching Physiotherapy assessment Bi...
The mental and emotional rollercoaster of dealing with injury with Carrie Cheadle | EP#118
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mental skills coach and sports psychologist Carrie Cheadle discusses the emotional and mental challenges of dealing with injury, and how triathletes c...
Running science: economy, strength training, lactate threshold, and performance predictors with Jordan Santos | EP#117
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Santos, associate professor, discusses a number of topics within running science and their practical implications for triathletes. IN THIS ...
Beginner Tip 14 - 9 Ways To Find Motivation To Train
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 14 - 9 Ways To Find Motivation To Train. On this week's episode: Lifestyle, Goals, Training Plan + Log Train with others, mix things ...
Running form and the search for common ground among top coaches, researchers, physicians, and physical therapists with Jonathan Beverly | EP#116
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan is the author of Your Best Stride, former editor of Running Times, running coach, and lifelong runner. In Your Best Stride, he discusses runn...
Bike maintenance 101 and become your own mechanic with Jimmy Seear | EP#115
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Seear, co-founder of Ventum, former pro triathlete and an extraordinary bike mechanic discusses basic bike maintenance, how to...
Beginner Tip 13 - Triathlon gear you should NOT buy
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 13 - Triathlon gear you should NOT buy. On this week's episode: Swim gear and equipment you don't need when you're a beginner Bike ge...
Injury prevention and recovery methods for triathletes with Nate Koch | EP#114
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Koch, experienced physiotherapist, founder of Endurance Rehab, and author of the two chapters on injury prevention and recovery in the book Triat...
Body composition and how to get to your triathlon race weight | EP#113
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A research-based review of body composition and racing weight for triathletes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Different methods to assess ...
Beginner Tip 12 - Training when overweight and how to lose weight
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 12 - Training when overweight and how to lose weight. On this week's episode: How to change your run training if you are overweight T...
Triathlon periodisation with Chris Myers | EP#112
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Myers, PhD, discusses planning your triathlon training on a macro level and training periodisation. Whichever plan you choose,...
Running form, biomechanics, shoes, and myths part 2 with Dr. Thomas Hughes | EP#111
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Hughes, PhD, discusses running form and biomechanics for triathletes. To optimize your running performance and reduce injury ...
Beginner Tip 11 - Optimise for weeks and months of training, not individual workouts
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 11 - Optimise for weeks and months of training, not individual workouts. On this week's episode: The importance of having a big pictu...
Running form, biomechanics, shoes, and myths part 1 with Dr. Thomas Hughes | EP#110
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Hughes, PhD, discusses running form and biomechanics for triathletes. To optimise your running performance and reduce injury ...
Science to Practice | EP#109
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you apply endurance sports science in practice? Learn the complete process from knowing the balance between evidence-based a...
Beginner Tip 10 - Triathlon training for aging athletes
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 10 - Triathlon training for aging athletes. On this week's episode: The reasons you slow down with age. High-intensity interval train...
Practical application of sports psychology for triathletes with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter | EP#108
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. JoAnn is a sports psychologist with 5 Olympic Gold Medalist clients, and the #1 Best-selling author of the book “Your Perfo...
Get your triathlon swim training right and avoid costly pitfalls with Gerry Rodrigues | EP#107
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Triathlon swim coach Gerry Rodrigues discusses how to improve your triathlon swimming through having the right training prescript...
Beginner Tip 9 - Injury Prevention
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 8 - Training for an Olympic Distance Triathlon. On this week's episode: Training frequency, volume, distances, and program progressio...
Starting from zero: triathlon age-grouper success case study with Katarina Larsson & André Campos | EP#106
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katarina Larsson is a triple European age-group champion, and André Campos is her coach. Katarina got started in triathlon as a ...
Triathlon training and nutrition considerations for female athletes with Stacy Sims, PhD | EP#105
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy Sims, PhD, discusses female-specific considerations for training, nutrition, hydration and recovery. Women are not small men, ...
Beginner Tip 8 - Training for an Olympic Distance Triathlon
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 8 - Training for an Olympic Distance Triathlon. On this week's episode: Training frequency, volume, distances, and program progressio...
The Enemy of a Good Plan is the Dream of a Perfect Plan with Dean Golich | EP#104
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Golich, Premier Coach and Head Performance Physiologist at Carmichael Training Systems, coach of multiple World and Olympic med...
Training with power meters for triathletes with Hunter Allen | EP#103
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Allen, coach and widely recognised as the co-author of "Training and Racing with a Power Meter" sheds light on ho...
Beginner Tip 7 - Training for a Sprint Distance Triathlon
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 7 - Training for a Sprint Distance Triathlon. On this week's episode: The most important Principles and Priority for any beginner in ...
Mastering Triathlon as a Masters Athlete with Karen Smyers | EP#102
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Smyers is a coach, speaker and retired world class triathlete who raced professionally until age 49! She has won three Worl...
Mind, body, and the curiously elastic limits of human performance with Alex Hutchinson | EP#101
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hutchinson is an award winning endurance sports journalist and author, who you may know from his column Sweat Science. His n...
Beginner Tip 6 - Slow and steady endurance or hard intervals?
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 6 - Slow and steady endurance or hard intervals? On this week's episode: General discussion on intervals, endurance and technique fo...
Nutrition before, during and after workouts | EP#100
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A research-based review of nutrition before, during and after endurance exercise and competition. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEAR...
Endurance Sports Nutrition with Monique Ryan | EP#99
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Monique Ryan is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), author of the book "Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes",...
Beginner Tip 5 - Getting started with Run Training
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 5 - Getting started with Run Training. On this week's episode: The goals: consistency and not getting injured! The rules: gradual pr...
Quality over quantity for age-group triathletes with Mike Ricci | EP#98
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Ricci is one of the most successful coaches out there when it comes to age-group triathletes, and has been awarded USAT Coa...
Mental skills and the psychology of suffering with Carrie Cheadle | EP#97
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tap into your stores of untapped triathlon potential using endurancesports psychology. Carrie Cheadle explains how to build mental s...
Beginner Tip 4 - Getting started with Bike Training
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 4 - Getting started with Bike Training. On this week's episode: Get the right bike and the right fit. Get to know your bike and be yo...
Running, Peaking, and Sufferling with Olympic gold-medal coach Malcolm Brown | EP#96
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Brown has been coaching the Brownlee brothers since they were teenagers to 4 Olympic medals, and been an integral part in developing the highl...
Triathlon Nutrition: Calories, Carbs, Fats, and Proteins - part 2 | EP#95
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A research-based review of nutrition, including overall energy intake, energy balance, and macronutrients (fat, protein and carbs) fo...
Beginner Tip 3 - Troubleshooting Swim Technique and Swim Training
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 3 - Troubleshooting Swim Technique and Swim Training. On this week's episode: Troubleshooting breathing Troubleshooting sinking legs Tro...
Triathlon Nutrition: Calories, Carbs, Fats, and Proteins - part 1 | EP#94
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A research-based review of nutrition, including overall energy intake, energy balance, and macronutrients (fat, protein and carbs) fo...
Running with Power Revisited - Advanced Analysis with Steve Palladino | EP#93
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Palladino is a running coach at Palladino Power Project specializing in running with power. In this episode we go deep into...
Beginner Tip 2 - Do I Have To Do a Sprint Triathlon First?
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beginner Tip 2 - an episode series on That Triathlon Show specifically for beginners. On this week's episode: Why is it good to do a sprint triath...
Training smart, managing time, and setting goals with Kate Roberts | EP#92
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach and double Olympic athlete Kate Roberts from South Africa discusses how to get the most out of your triathlon training by ...
What type of run training improves VO2max, the aerobic threshold, and running economy? | EP#91
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do we know from science about training to improve three of the greatest determinants of running performance; VO2max, the aero...