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That Triathlon Show

That Triathlon Show is the number one triathlon podcast for interviews with the best coaches, scientists and experts in the world. That Triathlon Show is hosted by triathlon coach Mikael Eriksson and brought to you by www.scientifictriathlon.com. Learn more about That Triathlon Show at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/.
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Now displaying: August, 2019
Aug 26, 2019
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?
 
 
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Aug 26, 2019

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?

-Training on the mountain bike and running trails - technical and physiological aspects

-Advice for racing Xterra and off-road triathlons - what are the most important things to consider?

-Gear - what gear do you need and what should you consider when selecting gear?

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts196/

 

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www.thattriathlonshow.com

 

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Aug 20, 2019
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?
 
 
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Aug 19, 2019

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 serious in the day to day, but with a clear and strong long-term perspective

-The Renato Canova training methodology: used by almost all marathoners to ever run sub-2:05

-How the top runners and coaches use (or don't use) data in training and racing

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts195/

 

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www.thattriathlonshow.com

 

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Aug 14, 2019
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
 
 
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Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW20 to get 20% off your entire order.
 
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Aug 12, 2019

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 Triathlon Show archives and how they impacted me

-What (if anything) are the next 'big things' in endurance sports?

-What's next for That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon?

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts194/

 

THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE:

www.thattriathlonshow.com

 

SPONSORS:

Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW20 to get 20% off your entire order.

 

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Aug 5, 2019
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? 
 
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Aug 5, 2019

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

-Supplements that directly improve sports performance

-Supplements that improve performance indirectly

-Adverse effects and antidoping rule violations from lack of quality assurance in supplement manufacturing

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts193/

 

THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE:

www.thattriathlonshow.com

 

SPONSORS:

Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW20 to get 20% off your entire order.

 

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