Short-form interviews with the major and up-and-coming indoor bike training software platforms and apps. Each company gets to pitch their product, describe the main features and benefits they offer, and explain what makes them unique and stand out among the competition. This episode will help you decide which platform is right for your winter bike training. Being stuck inside can be both fun and effective! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Xert -Sufferfest -Rouvy -Fulgaz -PerfPro Studio -Road...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 50 min
Q&A #9 - Should you run to pace or to heart rate, and how can you become a better self-coached athlete? Should you do your run workouts (in particular your threshold runs) to pace or heart rate, and why? What can self-coached athletes do to find the most effective training for them? What resources should you invest in when you cannot afford a coach but want to be an effective self-coached athlete? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Oxygen Addict Podcast ...
Nov 22, 2018•42 min
Short-form interviews with the major and up-and-coming training planning and analysis platforms in the triathlon industry. Each company gets to pitch their product, describe the main features and benefits they offer, and explain what makes them unique and stand out among the competition. This episode will help you decide which platform is right for planning, logging, and analysing your triathlon training. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Azum -TrainingPeaks -Gutaï -Today's Plan -FinalSurge -...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Q&A #8 - Time gains with Time Trial bike vs. road bike & triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) When should you invest in a time trial/triathlon bike if you already have a road bike? Should you buy a second-hand TT bike or a new one? What other investments should you prioritise before a TT bike? Tips for managing a triathlon with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Q&A #6 (question 2: "Can you be competitive in non-draft ra...
Nov 15, 2018•31 min
Episode 155 (Monday 12 November) Lars Finanger is another case study showing how when you don't have a lot of available time to train, you need to be very smart and make the most with the time you have. Lars finished Ironman Texas 2017 in a sub-9:30 time, on less than 9 hours of training per week. The most surprising thing about his training is that roughly 40% of it was swimming! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -A big-picture overview of Lars' build to Ironman Texas -An example of a typical...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Q&A #7 - How to increase run cadence and alcohol's impact on training Is there an ideal cadence for Ironman? What is a training protocol for increasing run cadence? What is the impact of alcohol on performance in training and recovery from training? LINKS AND RESOURCES: 16-week Intermediate 70.3 Training Plan (coupon code "LAUNCH60" for 60% off until 11 November) That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Running with Power Revisited - Advanced Analysis with Steve Palladino | EP#93 ...
Nov 08, 2018•34 min
On 28 April 2018 Norway became the first nation ever to sweep a podium in a World Triathlon Series event when Casper Stornes, Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden showed the world what the "Norwegian train" is capable of. Arild Tveiten is the head coach of these athletes, and the man behind the transformation that is making Norway a true triathlon powerhouse. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The training philosophy of the Norwegian triathletes -Intensity control in both easy and hard workout...
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Q&A #6 - How long should you make your post-season break, and can you be competitive in non-draft races on a road bike? How long a break should you take at the end of your season? And to what extent should or should you not train within that break? Can you be competitive in non-draft races even though you're on a road bike and not a triathlon bike? LINKS AND RESOURCES: 16-week Intermediate 70.3 Training Plan (coupon code "LAUNCH60" for 60% off until 11 November) That Triathlon Show website C...
Nov 01, 2018•24 min
Author, coach, and nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald wrote the book "The Endurance Diet" after doing extensive investigations into what elite endurance athletes all over the world really eat. He discovered that even though their plates look very different, there are 5 core habit that they all adhere to to perform at the top of their game in performance, recovery, and overall health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The 5 Core Habits: eat everything, eat quality, eat carb-centered, eat enough, eat...
Oct 29, 2018•53 min
Q&A #5 - Planning winter training, the most common mistake with "base training", and sprint interval training How should you plan your training for fall/winter when there is a long time to your summer races? The most common mistake age-group triathletes make with there "base training" and how to not fall into this trap. How do you incorporate Sprint Interval Training in workouts? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Sprint Interval Training with Jerome Kor...
Oct 25, 2018•28 min
Research has shown that cyclists, runners, triathletes, and other endurance athletes improve the most when they consistently do 80 percent of their training at low intensity and the other 20 percent at a moderate to high intensity. Matt Fitzgerald, co-author of the new book "80/20 Triathlon" explains what 80/20 training is all about and answer commonly asked questions. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What Matt would put on a t-shirt if he had to distill 80/20 Triathlon down to a very short ...
Oct 22, 2018•53 min
Q&A #4 - Stretching post-exercise, the best-kept triathlon cross-training secret, and lactate testing Is there a place for stretching post-exercise? What does the science say? If you stretch post-exercise, is there a difference in after which workouts you should do it? The best triathlon cross-training method - that almost nobody knows about! Is it worth it to get a lactate test? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Impact of stretching on the performance ...
Oct 18, 2018•32 min
Sprint interval training consists of 4-7 all out efforts of typically 30 seconds, followed by 4 minutes recovery. Jerome Koral has researched this kind of training, and the results of his studies indicate that it may be one of the most under utilised types of training around, that more triathletes should tap into. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Specific sprint interval training (SIT) protocols How effective is SIT at improving Time Trial performance, Time-To-Exhaustion, Maximum Aerobic Spee...
Oct 15, 2018•42 min
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 80% of your training really be very easy? It's not as clear cut as it's sometimes made out to be In a given time period, should you focus on improving one particular type of interval workouts, or should you mix and match different types of workouts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Quality over quantity for age-group...
Oct 11, 2018•28 min
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 hours of training per week but still managed a very strong 10:30 finishing time. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Petri's training approach leading up to Challenge Roth (full distance triathlon) A typical 10-hour training week for Petri Focusing on staying healthy, recovering well, and sleeping well and enough Using STAC's Virtual Wind Tunnel to...
Oct 08, 2018•45 min
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 followed by a bike workout. How should you adjust the intensity, duration, or nutrition for back to back workouts Is low-cadence cycling really effective? In training and/or racing? The physiology of low- and high-cadence cycling? What the research says about the effectiveness of including low-cadence training on the bike LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlo...
Oct 04, 2018•32 min
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 the difference between having a real shocker or your best triathlon ever. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: What elements go into a good race plan? Pacing for the bike and the run Planning your nutrition Planning for the environment and weather conditions Preparing for the mental battle in your head When and how should you adapt your plan on the...
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Beginner Tip 37 - Bike Speed and Momentum. On this week's episode: The power-cost of accelerating vs. maintaining speed Speed and momentum uphill, into headwinds, and coming out of corners The best way to accelerate up to speed Burning matches Conserving energy LINKS AND RESOURCES: 19-week Strength Training Program for Triathlon (coupon code "LAUNCH" for 60% off until 30 September) That Triathlon Show website Beginner Training Plans Coaching Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive G...
Sep 27, 2018•16 min
Triathlon periodisation and periodisation in general is tradition-driven more than evidence-led. John Kiely is a researcher on the one hand and a coach and practitioner on the other, and today he explains why periodisation is no holy grail, and certainly not backed by the scientific research. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The flaws in the available research on periodisation, and the incorrect conclusions drawn from these flaws -The importance of buy-in and the psycho-emotional state of th...
Sep 24, 2018•57 min
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 the year/season? Should I run intervals to heart rate in hot conditions? Do I, or how often do I need to do long, slow, over-distance rides in half Ironman training? Do I need to do any run training at race intensity when preparing for a half Ironman?
Sep 20, 2018•31 min
Jesse Kropelnicki and Steph Lowe discuss LCHF for triathletes and endurance athletes. This interview highlights that there's not just one way to skin a cat with LCHF. Different triathletes will fall on different points on the spectrum of LCHF. The approaches of Jesse and Steph differ mostly in that Jesse prescribes a train-high, race-high approach, whereas Steph prescribes training low and racing moderately high. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Steph's approach to LCHF (low-carb, high-fat di...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Beginner Tip 36 - 7 Common Strength Training Mistakes. On this week's episode: Not having a purposeful plan Joining irrelevant classes Poor form and technique Not lifting heavy enough Insufficient recovery between sets Poor post-workout and daily fueling and nutrition Not tracking progress LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Beginner Training Plans Coaching Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide The Triathlete's Strength Training Formula | EP#81 All strength trai...
Sep 13, 2018•19 min
Do you know how to deliberately structure your interval workouts to achieve specific physiological outcomes and maximise the benefits of the hard work you put in? If not, it's time to get started, and this episode will be your guide. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How to manipulate long and short interval variables to optimise anaerobic energy contribution -How to manipulate long and short interval variables to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal load -Example workouts and their anaerobic an...
Sep 10, 2018•53 min
Beginner Tip 35 - 6 Common Run Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Yearly assessment by a physical therapist Overstriding Sinking into each step Arm action Tensions Breathing LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Beginner Training Plans Coaching Beginner Tip 5 - Getting started with Run Training Beginner Tip 34 - 5 Common Bike Technique Mistakes Beginner Tip 34 - 5 Common Swim Technique Mistakes All running-related That Triathlon Show episodes on one single page SPONSORS: Prec...
Sep 06, 2018•17 min
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 Ironman results and has multiple Ironman age group victories to his name. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Carl's approach to high-quality, low-volume training -His typical training week -How to stay fast as you approach 50 years of age -Carl's top tips for other age-group triathletes -Time management tips SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon....
Sep 03, 2018•59 min
Beginner Tip 34 - 5 Common Bike Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Bike Fit Unnecessary muscle tensions Rocking the upper body Bike handling - cornering and descending Breathing LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Beginner Training Plans Coaching Beginner Tip 4 - Getting started with Bike Training Beginner Tip 15 - The 7 Best Investments for Beginner Triathletes SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's F...
Aug 30, 2018•17 min
How should triathletes, runners, cyclists and other athletes use and apply heart rate variability (HRV) in practice, to actually improve their response to training? And what other insights are there to be gained from measuring HRV? Data scientist Marco Altini, founder of HRV4Training, has the answers. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: The main practical applications of HRV and how to use it to guide training and recovery needs Short-term (daily) vs. long-term (7-day rolling average) HRV pros a...
Aug 27, 2018•54 min
Beginner Tip 33 - 5 Common Swim Technique Mistakes. On this week's episode: Breathing Head position Body position and posture Stroke rhythm Stroke direction and trajectory LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Beginner Training Plans Coaching Training plan, coaching, and product bundle GIVEAWAY Beginner Tip 3 - Troubleshooting Swim Technique and Swim Training SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test...
Aug 23, 2018•19 min
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, Director of Coaching at Stryd. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: How to train at the right intensity using power. Not in the right zone, but at the right intensity. How to perform better on race day using power data in your race planning and execution. Using Leg Spring Stiffness (LSS) to identify fatigue, and its application for injury prevention. ...
Aug 20, 2018•51 min
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 discipline Spread out hard days and easy days LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Beginner Training Plans Coaching Training plan, coaching, and product bundle GIVEAWAY The Beginner's Guide to Training Plans | EP#84 Beginner Tip 7 - Training for a Sprint Distance Triathlon Beginner Tip 8 - Training for an Olympic Distance Triathlon SPONSORS: Precisi...
Aug 16, 2018•12 min
