That Triathlon Show

Beginner triathlon training with Gale Bernhardt | EP#54

Learn how to train for your first triathlon, and how to train when you've got your first sprint behind you and want to move up the distances to an Olympic, or get faster in the sprint. Joining me to discuss these topics is Gale Bernhardt, Olympic coach, who has helped countless beginner triathletes using the concepts we discuss today. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How to lay out your training as a beginner triathlete -How much do you need to train to complete your first triathlon -How sho...

Training talk: splicing workouts, cognitive load, and more with David Tilbury-Davis | EP#53

Sleep, recovery, and performance with Shona Halson | EP#52

You know that recovery is important for triathlon performance. But just how important is it? And how can you improve your recovery status without disrupting your life? Shona Halson, PhD, of the Senior Recovery Physiologist at the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) discusses that today. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How important is recovery for triathletes? -Different recovery methods and their relevance -Sleep and its impact on performance -Screens, electronic devices and sleep COACHIN...

6 ways triathletes self-sabotage mentally with Dr. Patrick Cohn | EP#51

Triathletes are prone to mental self-sabotage that ruins their chances of race success. Dr. Patrick Cohn, a master mental game coach with Peak Performance Sports, explains the six most common ways athletes self-sabotage mentally, and what you can do to avoid it. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Placing strict expectations on performance and striving for perfection -What to do with pre-race jitters -Worrying about results, outcomes, and what others think -Proactively building confidence COACH...

Episode 50 Special | EP#50

Highlights and hidden gems from the best of the best of the first 49 episodes of That Triathlon Show, to celebrate the show turning 50 episodes old! EPISODE 50 SPECIAL: -Top-10 highlights: the best of the best in terms of advice, tips, tools, and tactics -Hidden gems: unconventional or more unknown pieces of advice and information -The most voted for favorite books, blogs and resources, triathlon gear and equipment, and personal habits of all TTS guests -The 5 most downloaded TTS episodes reveal...

Hydration, sodium and cramping with Andy Blow | EP#49

Andy Blow, founder of Precision Hydration is a former elite triathlete, who suffered a lot from cramping and sodium-depletion related performance drops. Especially in hot environments in his long course racing career. So he scratched his own itch and came up with a product range that solved his issues, which led to founding Precision Hydration, a company that makes a range of electrolyte products for athletes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Why sodium is a critical component of your hydrat...

5 keys to running well off the bike | EP#48

Virtual Wind Tunnel with Andrew Buckrell and Michael Liberzon | EP#47

The Virtual Wind Tunnel is an exciting new innovation by Canadian startup STAC Performance, co-founded by Andrew Buckrell. It allows triathletes to get a complete, accurate aerodynamic analysis done in an affordable and convenient way, just by taking a few iPad scans and sending them to STAC for computational analysis, Joining Andrew and myself in the conversation is VWT-provider Michael Liberzon, who discusses the importance of combining aerodynamics with a good bike fit. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL...

Develop swim technique and power with the Vasa Trainer and Rob Sleamaker | EP#46

Dysfunctional movement patterns, injuries and reduced performance with James Dunne | EP#45

Low-carb high-fat (LCHF) for endurance sports with professor Tim Noakes | EP#44

Psychology and the Central Governor Model with professor Tim Noakes | EP#43

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for triathletes with Dan Plews | EP#42

Nutrition advice: Fuelled by Science with Ted Munson | EP#41

Race-day fueling and The Core Diet with Jesse Kropelnicki | EP#40

Fueling is the fourth discipline in triathlon, but in long-course racing, it's no less important than swimming biking and running. Jesse Kropelnicki, elite coach and founder of QT2 Systems and The Core Diet, has worked with a great number of athletes and made race-day fueling their strength using the principles of The Core Diet. If you've struggled with race-day fueling, you'll walk away from this interview with a clear path for how to make it right. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -How to think a...

Level up your triathlon using Training Peaks | EP#39

Tracking and monitoring data is one thing. Using the data to drive your decisions about how to train and race is a different story. Knowing how to filter and decipher all the information that you have can be difficult and confusing. Training Peaks is the best tool to use for any triathlete using a data-driven training approach, and today we'll cover how to use it effectively. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -Which metrics and data to focus on -How to know exactly when you need to push or back off ...

Structured, power-based cycling training with Chad Timmerman | EP#38

Chad Timmerman is head coach at TrainerRoad, where he creates cycling training plans athletes use every day to become stronger and faster. His approach to training is based on science, and he believes training without structure is not training at all, it's riding a bike. IN THIS EPSIODE YOU'LL LEARN: -Why training with power is the best way to improve your cycling -Why high quality trumps high quantity -How to make your cycling training structured -THe different phases of your cycling training: ...

Time management and balance with Amy Farrell |EP#37

Amy Farrell is a triathlon age-grouper like most of us, with a day job, family, and other commitments. Unlike most of us, however, she is an age-group Ironman world champion. One of her keys to success is great time management, and finding the right balance between triathlon and other parts of her life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Amy's tips for managing your time and finding time for both training and non-triathlon commitments -The importance of finding the right balance in life. -A da...

Cool-downs - are they necessary? | EP#36

What are the real benefits and proclaimed benefits (aka myths) of cool-downs? Should you do cool-downs, and if yes, how should you do it in your triathlon training? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -The actual benefit of cooldowns: reducing risk of post-exercise dizziness and fainting -Myths about cool-downs - no, they DON'T enhance recovery or improve performance in later workouts -Why it might be a good idea to do cool-downs anyway - but from a training adaptation standpoint, not a recovery or pe...

Race-day warm-up | EP#35

How should you warm up on race-day? Is it even necessary to warm up at all. Let's uncover what the benefits of warm-ups are, how to structure them, and what pitfalls to avoid! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -Why you need to warm-up for (most) races -How to structure an "ideal" warm-up and a logistically practical race-day warm-up -What pitfalls to avoid with your warm-ups -How to plan your warm-up intensity, duration, order, and timing LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to...

9 of the best workouts you probably aren't doing | EP#34

Training during and after pregnancy with Jocelyn McCauley | EP#33

Triathlon training lessons with Mary Beth Ellis | EP#32

How to shave 14 minutes off your Ironman bike split with Jon and Chris Thornham | EP#31

Training Zones part 3: Running | EP#30

Training Zones part 2: Cycling | EP#29

Peak Performance - The Science of Success with Brad Stulberg | EP#28

Training Zones part 1: Swimming | EP#27

High-performance coaching with elite coach Paulo Sousa | EP#26

Paulo Sousa, PhD, is an elite triathlon coach from Portugal now residing in California and operating The Triathlon Squad, a high-performance environment for elite triathletes. Among other accomplishments, he coached two of the three male athletes in the Rio Olympics 2016, and was given the USAT Coach of the Year award for 2016. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The origin story of The Triathlon Squad and why it came to be -How Paulo and his athletes in the squad operate on a day-to-day basis ...

Aerodynamics mastery and free speed on the bike with Nuno Prazeres | EP#25