Conrad Goeringer is a Nashville-based coach specialising in coaching busy professionals. In this interview, Conrad discusses how he helps athletes leverage their time to achieve their goals and keep improving on a limited time budget for training due to work, family and other obligations. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The importance of training frequency -How to use intensity smartly and allocate intensity to the three disciplines on a low-volume training plan -The hierarchy of swimming, ...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Q&A #54 - Jan Olbrecht follow-up: Aerobic and anaerobic capacity and power Aerobic and anaerobic capacity and power - what is it and example workouts Olbrecht's unconventional intervals for boosting aerobic capacity versus traditional VO2max-intervals Building the engine versus race-specific training LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Training structure, periodisation and the science of winning with Jan Olbrecht, PhD | EP#198 FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what...
Oct 03, 2019•29 min
Scientific Triathlon coaches James Teagle, Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson get together to discuss base training for triathlon and endurance sports. What should you do (and what shouldn't you do) in your off-season. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What is "base training" or the "off-season" - how long does it last, when does it start, when does it end, and what are the objectives of it? -Should you take time completely off training? -Methodologies for structuring your base training -Commo...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Q&A #53 - Training specificity, dynamic warm-ups, recovery after races, and favourite podcasts How should you apply the principle of specificity in your training? Are dynamic warm-ups before workouts beneficial, important, and/or necessary? How should you recover after races and ease back into normal training? Mikael's favourite endurance sport podcasts LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment,...
Sep 26, 2019•29 min
Menachem Broadie interviews Mikael Eriksson on The Strong Savvy Cyclist and Triathlete podcast in an extended training talk covering many different aspects of training and practical advice for triathletes and endurance athletes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The importance of building a strong aerobic base⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -Seeing the big picture and setting long-term goals⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -The correct execution of low- and high-intensity workouts, respectively⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -An example training week for som...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Q&A #52 - Does compression clothing improve performance or recovery? What does science say about compression clothing's impact on performance (in particular in running)? What does science say about compression clothing's impact on recovery? What should you consider when buying compression garments? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Is There Evidence that Runners can Benefit from Wearing Compression Clothing? Compression Socks - Science of Running The Sc...
Sep 19, 2019•21 min
Tim Cusick is the TrainingPeaks WKO5 product leader and the owner of Velocious Endurance Coaching. Tim coaches world champion Amber Neben, road pro Emma Grant, and numerous other pros and age group racers. His expertise in the WKO software and its application in real-world coaching makes him the ideal person to discuss the ins and outs of the new and updated WKO software: WKO5. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What's new in WKO5 compared to WKO4? -How to use Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Im...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Q&A #51 - What are the benefits of long rides? Can you get the same effects by pre-fatiguing the muscles with intensity? The three key benefits of long rides: metabolic and fat oxidation, muscle fiber recruitment patterns, and endurance signalling Can you replicate the benefits of a longer ride by doing a shorter long ride which includes e.g. one hour of tempo or Sweet Spot work to induce more fatigue early in the workout? What are the drawbacks of using this pre-fatiguing strategy? Using wo...
Sep 12, 2019•25 min
Jan Olbrecht is a former elite swimmer, holds a PhD in sports physiology and biomechanics, and has advised athletes who have won over 600 Olympic, World Championship, European Championship and Commonwealth Championship medals. His main drive is to translate science to the level where coaches can benefit from it, and one of the main outcomes of this drive is his excellent and highly influential book 'The Science of Winning' on periodisation, training structure, and using physiology to deliver pea...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Q&A #50 - Antioxidants and endurance training; Time in Zone vs. Modified Session Goal approach What is the relation between antioxidants, antioxidant requirements and endurance training? Can antioxidant supplementation impair training adaptation, and should we avoid antioxidants? If I want to calculate my Time in Zone (TiZ) for a workout, what approach is recommended? How do I find the balance between running that is easy enough that my heart rate stays low, but not too easy so it's just a s...
Sep 05, 2019•21 min
The next generation of Stryd's running power meter is here, and it can now account for the differences in running power required depending on air resistance, wind, and drafting. Evan Schwartz from Stryd joins us to discuss the new device and the implications of wind on running with power. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How much additional power do you need to produce in various wind conditions compared to a still day? -How much power can you save when drafting another runner? -How much pow...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Q&A #49 - Altitude and bike power; Aerobic decoupling Cycling power at altitude: how to adjust your FTP and power targets Aerobic decoupling: what does a negative value mean? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Impact of Altitude on Power Output during Cycling Stage Racing Comparing cycling world hour records, 1967-1996: modeling with empirical data. A theoretical analysis of the effect of altitude on running performance Aerobic Decoupling (Pw:Hr And Pa:H...
Aug 29, 2019•24 min
Melanie McQuaid is an elite triathlete, five-time world champion (Xterra and ITU cross-triathlon), and coach. In this episode, she discusses the ins and outs of training for and racing Xterra and off-road triathlon. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How Xterra/off-road triathlon demands are different from the demands of standard road triathlons -How these different demands impact training - how should an athlete change up their training if going from road triathlons to focusing on Xterra? -Tr...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 44 min
Q&A #48 - Running and VLaMax; Cutting out caffeine in lead-up to races to minimise caffeine tolerance Strength endurance: why and how to lower VLaMax for running? Do you need to abstain from caffeine in the lead-up to a race to get the full effect of pre-race caffeine supplementation? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 Time course of tolerance to the performance benefits ...
Aug 22, 2019•21 min
Matt Fox is the founder of Sweat Elite. A website where you can learn about the habits, routines and training programs of the world's best runners and coaches, including Eliud Kipchoge, Mo Farah, David Rudisha, Renato Canova and Alberto Salazar. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Similarities and patterns in the training and habits of the world's best runners. -Are there any big differences or discrepancies in their methodologies? -The mindset of Kipchoge, Farah and others: playful and not too...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Q&A #47 - Frequency vs. volume of individual workouts; training when sleep-deprived; Training Peaks dashboard What's more important when total volume is constant: more frequent but shorter workouts or less frequent but longer workouts? Should you train when sleep-deprived (e.g. after a night on work duty) and if so, how? Mikael's recommendations for setting up your Training Peaks dashboard LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest tr...
Aug 15, 2019•34 min
The microphone is flipped, and Michael Liberzon and Andrew Buckrell from the Endurance Innovation Podcast interview Mikael Eriksson about That Triathlon Show, coaching, and endurance sports innovation. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes insight into That Triathlon Show! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The genesis of That Triathlon Show -How I find the right guests and topics for the podcast -Responsible journalism, being selective and applying filters -My favourite interviews from the That Triath...
Aug 12, 2019•50 min
Q&A #46 - Rest interval duration and body composition benchmarks for elite and age-group triathletes Should rest intervals be a fixed time or based on getting heart rate down to a certain level? What are good target durations for rest intervals or good work:rest ratios for various types of workouts? What is the body composition of elite triathletes like, and should age-groupers also use that as a benchmark? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Reference Va...
Aug 08, 2019•36 min
What dietary supplements should triathletes and endurance athletes consider using based on current evidence? We go through a recent review paper that has analysed all the current evidence to come up with clear guidelines for which supplements are potentially beneficial and which will just result in expensive pee. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Supplements used to prevent or treat nutrient deficiencies -Supplements (sports foods) used to provide a practical form of energy and nutrients -Sup...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Q&A #45 - Intensity unnecessary (?) for Ironman, warm-ups, lactate test timing, and adjusting a training week Is it really necessary to do any intensive training when preparing for an Ironman? Can you just do base miles? When is the best time to get a lactate test? How should you time your warm-up for an Olympic race, considering wave starts, transition area closing and so on? How do you adjust a training week if you are prevented from doing one discipline (e.g. swimming) but could supplemen...
Aug 01, 2019•34 min
Lachlan Kerin is an Australian triathlon coach, professional triathlete, and the newest member of the Scientific Triathlon team. He has over 50 professional IRONMAN 70.3 races to his name, has experience from working with some of the best coaches in the world, and among other accomplishments, has set 3 bike course records in IRONMAN 70.3 races. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Lachlan's training methodology - how does a professional long-distance triathlete train? -What he has learnt from be...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Q&A #44 - Carb/fat combustion based on pace and heart rate; VO2max intervals on flats or uphill If heart rate was in zone 4 and pace in zone 2: did you use mostly carbs or fats for fuel? Can you do track/road intervals on hilly trails, and if so, should they still keep the same structure or can they be free form? Should mobility work count towards your total training duration? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsu...
Jul 25, 2019•38 min
Andy Blow, founder of Precision Hydration and former elite triathlete answers listener questions about hydration and electrolytes in racing and training. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Hydration preloading for races -Rehydrating after training and racing -Having three independent levers on race day: water, electrolytes and calories -Hypotonic vs. hypertonic solutions -Cramping on the Ironman run SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts191/ THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriath...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Q&A #43 - Weight gain during Ironman training, and is there too much intensity in traditional triathlon swim programs Why am I gaining weight rather than losing or maintaining weight when training for an Ironman? Is there too much intensity in "traditional" triathlon swim programs? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jor...
Jul 18, 2019•45 min
Shannon Grady is the founder of GO! Athletics and an expert in the application of bioenergetics, lactate dynamics, and applied physiology for endurance performance optimization. Shannon has worked with over 9000 athletes including Olympic, professional, collegiate, and high school athletes in over 25 sports, and is herself a former professional runner, NCAA All-American, and five-time Team USA Triathlon with 4 Top-10 ITU World Championship finishes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: The scienc...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Q&A #42 - Increasing swimming stroke rate, heart rate response to different bike intervals, and becoming less reliant on your kick when swimming How to increase your swimming stroke rate effectively. Why doesn't heart rate rise as much in very short and hard intervals as in longer and slightly less intense intervals? How can you transition to becoming less reliant on your kick in swimming - particularly in the open water in a wetsuit LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching ...
Jul 11, 2019•32 min
Learn about ten extremely important and high-leverage ways to improve your training and triathlon performance. These aspects of the training process are often not in place, in particular in self-coached athletes. If you can start incorporating even a few of them in your training you are pretty much guaranteed to see great improvements in your training and triathlon performance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Knowing the purpose of each and every workout -Having the right mindset in trainin...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Q&A #41 - Back to back morning workouts; flip turns, bilateral breathing and non-freestyle strokes; and run training progress when returning from a stress fracture Can you do two workouts in the morning rather than one in the morning and one in the evening and still get the same benefits? Should triathletes learn how to do flip turns, how to swim other strokes than freestyle and how to bilaterally breathe? What is a safe way to get back into running when returning from a stress fracture? LIN...
Jul 04, 2019•22 min
Paul Newsome coaches thousands of triathletes and open water swimmers every year through his company Swim Smooth with its local squad in Perth, through international courses and clinics, through the global Swim Smooth coaching network and indirectly through the Swim Smooth blog and podcast. In this episode we discuss the Swim Types system and how to correct and improve the stroke of each Swim Type. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Taming the Arnie -Boosting the Bambino -Inspiring the Kicktas...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 43 min
Q&A #40 - When to choose a road bike in a non-draft race, using half or full Ironmans in the lead-up to a big goal race, and making up calories after big days of training How do you know if you should choose a road bike or a tri bike for very hilly races like Ironman 70.3 Nice? Can you use half and full Ironmans in the lead-up to an important goal race or are you better off just training? Should you make up all calories expended on a big day of training that same day, or can you make them up...
Jun 27, 2019•38 min
