Maria Francesca Piacentini, PhD, is Associate Professor at the University of Rome Foro Italico. Her research interests include overreaching and overtraining, training monitoring, and more recently, open water swimming and particularly the use of wetsuits in triathlon and open water swimming.   

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-An overview of the literature of wetsuits, and how wetsuits change performance, biomechanical, physiological and perceptual variables

-Comparing wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimming at a fixed speed and using a longer protocol to assess fatiguability with and without wetsuit

-Discussion points on wetsuit familiarity, when and how to use a wetsuit in training, using a trisuit underneath the wetsuit, the impact of water temperature, etc. 

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FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Prof. Piacentini's Twitter and Research Gate profiles

• Wetsuit Use During Open Water Swimming. Does It “Suit” Everybody? A Narrative Review - Quagliarotti et al. 2021

• The Effects of a Wetsuit on Biomechanical, Physiological, and Perceptual Variables in Experienced Triathletes - Quagliarotti et al. 2023

• Sempre con le ali ai piedi. Una vita da campione olimpico - Stefano Baldini's autobiography

• Il guardiano della collina dei ciliegi - book by Franco Faggiani (about Japanese marathon runner Shizo Kanakuri)

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Tamara Jewett is a pro triathlete from Canada. Tamara has 8 Ironman 70.3 podiums on her resume, including 3 wins. She is known as being one of the fastest runners in triathlon and is currently ranked 9th in the world in the PTO rankings. In this interview we discuss Tamara's training, her progression through the sport, combining training with a full-time job (until 2022) and lots more.    

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Tamara's running background, and overcoming injuries and eating disorders

-Her 2023 season so far (winning Oceanside 70.3, 6th in PTO European Open) and goals for the rest of the year

-Detailed breakdown of a key training week before PTO European Open

-How she has improved her swim by slowing down and focusing on technique

-Being one of the fastest runners in triathlon on three runs per week (but about 60 km in those three runs)

-Combining training and racing as a professional with working a full-time (at times part-time) job until the fall of 2022

-Brick workouts, strength training, rest days, naps and more

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts391/

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ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Tamara's Instagram, website and race results (PTO website)

• Real Triathlon Squad

• Thriving in a 24/7 World: An Energizing Tale about Growing through Pressure - book by Peter Jensen

• Frederic Funk | EP#380

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Pieter Rijnders is a Belgian running, cycling and duathlon coach. He has worked with athletes at the highest level, including top duathletes Arnaud Dely and Maurine Ricour. In this interview we discuss Pieter's perspectives on training and coaching, and dive deep into specifics about duathlon training.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Pieter's approach to training and coaching

-Going into the weeds on duathlon training specifics (volume, intensity, key workouts etc)

-Specific examples of training weeks of world class duathletes Arnaud Dely and Maurine Ricour

-Transfer effects between run and bike training

-Training according to muscle fibre typology

-Top tips for amateur athletes and time-crunched athletes

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https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts390/

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ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Pieter's Instagram (Toptimum Performance)

• Training structure, periodisation and the science of winning with Jan Olbrecht, PhD | EP#198

• The Science of Winning: Planning, Periodizing and Optimizing Swim Training - book by Jan Olbrecht

• The Science of Running: How to find your limit and train to maximize your performance - book by Steve Magness

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Paul Newsome is a swim coach with a wealth of experience in helping triathletes and open water swimmers get faster in the water. He is well-known as the founder of Swim Smooth, through which he has been providing coaching and education to athletes around the world for nearly twenty years. He recently worked directly with Chelsea Sodaro to improve her swim ahead of her Ironman World Championship victory in 2022. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-How Paul helped improve Chelsea Sodaro's swimming in the lead-up towards her Kona win in 2022

-A look into the structure of Chelsea's swim training 

-Red Mist endurance training

-The hierarchy of stroke correction

-Cause and effect issues in swim technique (treat the root cause not the symptom)

-Using swim toys as an aid in technique assessment

-Finding the right stroke rate

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https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts389/

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FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Paul's Instagram, Swim Smooth website, Swim Smooth Guru, and Swim Smooth Instagram

• Swim Types and Fault Fixers with Swim Smooth’s Paul Newsome | EP#188

• Swim training structure the Swim Smooth way with Paul Newsome (part 1) | EP#132

• Swim training structure the Swim Smooth way with Paul Newsome (part 2) | EP#133

• Video of Chelsea's swimming before and after working with Paul

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Mikael and David Dhooge answer listener questions on the topic of run training for triathlon.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Running every day vs. 5-6 days a week

-The long run - best practices

-Can you run too slow?

-Hill reps for VO2max development

-Pacing and workout design of high-intensity intervals

-Key differences between run training for triathletes vs. runners

-Running form and biomechanics

-Strength training for run performance and injury prevention

-Best practices of using "super shoes"

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts388/

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Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com.

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Dustin Joubert, PhD & Dr. Amol Saxena, DPM | EP#383

• The Super Shoe study with Dustin Joubert, PhD | EP#322

• Run training load, biomechanics, and injury risk with Max Paquette, PhD | EP#321

• Running form and training talk with Bobby McGee (USA Triathlon) | EP#225

• Max Paquette on Twitter (for credible running biomechanics information)

• Increased oxygen uptake in well-trained runners during uphill high intensity running intervals: A randomized crossover testing - Held et al. 2023

• Q&A on run training (part 1) | EP#385

• Q&A on bike training | EP#381

• Q&A on swim training | EP#377

• Q&A on season planning, goal setting, and personal limiters | EP#372

• Q&A episode archive

• David Dhooge

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Matt Pendola is a strength coach who has worked and is working with world-class triathletes such as Flora Duffy, Gwen Jorgensen, Ben Kanute and Kevin McDowell. In addition to strength training, he is also heavily involved in coaching and teaching running form, often in collaboration with Bobby McGee.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Assessing and improving mobility

-Basic strength training principles

-Periodisation and progression of strength training

-Using tests to determine strength training focus areas

-The importance of focusing on breathing when doing strength training-

-Common strength training mistakes to avoid

-Specific recommendations for busy amateur athletes

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts387/

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ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Matt's website, Instagram and AnyQuestion profile

• RunFORM podcast (with Matt Pendola and Bobby McGee)

• RUNFORM program. Get 10% off and FREE access to the additional Triathlon In-Season Strength Anywhere program with the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW10. The first 5 to purchase RUNFORM or a yearly R3 membership get a free Zoom consultation with Matt. 

• Movement Improvement (free assessment)

• Multisport Mobility Bootcamp - Free 4-week bootcamp by Matt for Triathlete Magazine

• Jim Vance | EP#382

• Strength coach Erin Carson | EP#367

• Mobility, Stability, and Strength with Erin Carson | EP#137

• Running form and training talk with Bobby McGee (USA Triathlon) | EP#225

• Practical application of sports psychology for triathletes with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter | EP#108

• Magical Running : A Unique Path to Running Fulfillment - book by Bobby McGee

• Your Performing Edge: The Complete Mind-Body Guide for Excellence in Sports, Health, and Life - book by Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter

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Bent Rønnestad, PhD, is a professor at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Bent has been heavily influential in the sports science world in areas such as concurrent training, high intensity interval training, periodisation, and heat training.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Is time near VO2max a good indicator for the effectiveness of an interval workout? 

-Different types of interval sessions: short intervals, traditional long intervals, fast start long intervals, and variable long intervals

-How do the above types of sessions compare for acute responses (e.g. time at VO2max) and for training adaptations and performance improvements? 

-Periodisation of interval training

-An overview of heat training and adaptations in both hot and temperate conditions

-Specific protocols used to increase hemoglobin mass, markers of performance and performance, and maintenance protocols

-For whom is heat training a recommended?

-How does heat training compare to altitude? 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts386/

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Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com.

FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Bent's Research Gate profile

• Heat Training Efficiently Increases and Maintains Hemoglobin Mass and Temperate Endurance Performance in Elite Cyclists - Rønnestad et al. 2022

• Heat suit training increases hemoglobin mass in elite cross‐country skiers - Rønnestad et al. 2022

• Five weeks of heat training increases hemoglobin mass in elite cyclists - Rønnestad et al. 2020

• High or Hot – Perspectives on altitude camps and heat acclimation training as preparation for prolonged stage races - Nybo et al. 2022

• Systemic and muscular responses to effort-matched short intervals and long intervals in elite cyclists - Almquist et al. 2020

• Superior performance improvements in elite cyclists following short intervals vs. effort‐matched long intervals training - Rønnestad et al. 2020

• Optimizing Interval Training Through Power-Output Variation Within the Work Intervals - Bossi et al. 2019

• Increasing Oxygen Uptake in Well-Trained Cross-Country Skiers During Work Intervals With a Fast Start - Rønnestad et al. 2019

• Compatibility of Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Size and Function: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Schumann et al. 2022

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We have two interviews in today's episode. First, Dr. Dustin Joubert discusses new research on the effect carbon fibre plated "super shoes" have at slower speeds and how it differs from at faster speeds. Then Dr. Amol Saxena shares a case series of how rapidly transitioning to running in super shoes may increase the risk of navicular bone stress injuries.    

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-The running economy benefits of super shoes at 10 and 12 km/h, and how it compares to the previously studies speeds in the 14-16 km/h range

-More non-responders to super shoes at slower speeds? 

-How the observed running economy improvements translate to performance gains at marathon times in the 3:30 to 4:15 range

-Navicular bone stress injuries: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

-A case series of how rapid transition to training and racing in super shoes may be linked with navicular bone stress injuries

-Advice for safely transitioning into running with super shoes

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts383/

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www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

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Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com.

FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Dustin's website and Instagram (Labratrundown)

• The Super Shoe study with Dustin Joubert, PhD | EP#322

• Effects of Highly Cushioned and Resilient Racing Shoes on Running Economy at Slower Running Speeds - Joubert et al. 2023

• Amol's website

• Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear - Tenforde et al. 2023

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• Scientific Triathlon training camp: Mallorca 2023 (March)
• Scientific Triathlon training camp: Algarve 2023 (January)
• New Advanced Sprint Distance Training Plan. Get it for 60% off until the 14th of August by using the discount code "ADVANCEDSPRINT". (If you use a running power meter and would like to get the same plan but with the Training Peaks structured workouts set in Run Power rather than Pace, choose this version of the plan)
• The mental and emotional rollercoaster of dealing with injury with Carrie Cheadle | EP#118
• Carrie Jackson's (née Cheadle) website, with resources (like podcast and book) for injured athletes

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-What do we mean by "aerobic base", and how do you develop a really strong aerobic base? 

-How should aerobic training be executed? 

-How and when should you balance high-intensity training into your training program? 

-Training zones: Scott's recommendations for how to assess and use training zones

-Testing: the Heart Rate Drift test for assessing your aerobic threshold

SHOWNOTES:

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ROKA - Exceptional quality triathlon wetsuits, trisuits, swimskins, goggles, performance sunglasses as well as prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.  Online vision test for prescription updates and home try-on options available for eyeglasses. Ships from the US, UK and EU. Trusted by world-leading athletes such as  Lucy Charles-Barclay, Javier Gómez Noya, Flora Duffy, Morgan Pearson, Summer Rappaport and others in triathlon, cycling, speed skating, and many more. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Uphill Athlete (Scott's coaching business) website, Youtube, and Instagram
• Training for the New Alpinism and Training for the Uphill Athlete - Scott's books
• Related articles on Uphill Athlete: Heart Rate Drift test instructions, How to set your training zones, and Training zones heart rate calculator
• Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177
• Training structure, periodisation and the science of winning with Jan Olbrecht, PhD | EP#198
• The Science of Winning: Planning, Periodizing and Optimizing Swim Training (Kindle Edition) by Jan Olbrecht
• Special Strength Training: Manual For Coaches & Block Training System in Endurance Running by prof. Yuri Verkoshansky

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Marco Altini, has a PhD in Data Science and an MSc in Human Movement Sciences and High-Performance Coaching. He is the founder of HRV4Training and a passionate runner. In this interview, we discuss the latest in research and application when it comes to heart rate variability (HRV).

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-A brief summary of what HRV is and the benefits of monitoring it

-What are the most important factors that influence HRV and resting heart rate (RHR), and what are their relative importance or magnitude? Based on Marco's large-scale, free-living study published in late 2021. 

-Chest strap or phone camera measurement of HRV: what are the differences? 

-Should you measure in the morning, or use a tool that allows you to measure HRV all night (and day)? 

-How to use and interpret HRV and RHR - why and when to rely on one or the other

-The current state of evidence when it comes to "HRV-guided training" 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts325/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

ROKA - Exceptional quality triathlon wetsuits, trisuits, swimskins, goggles, performance sunglasses as well as prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.  Online vision test for prescription updates and home try-on options available for eyeglasses. Ships from  the US, UK and EU. Trusted by world-leading athletes such as  Lucy Charles-Barclay, Javier Gómez Noya, Flora Duffy, Morgan Pearson, Summer Rappaport and others in triathlon, cycling, speed skating, and many more. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Marco's website, Medium blog, Instagram, Twitter and Research Gate
• HRV4Training website and Instagram
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – Applications and Insights in 2018 and Beyond with Marco Altini | EP#144
• What Is behind Changes in Resting Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability? A Large-Scale Analysis of Longitudinal Measurements Acquired in Free-Living - Altini and Plews 2021

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Andy Kirkland, PhD, is a triathlon coach, sports physiologist, and lecturer in sports coaching at the University of Stirling. In this interview, Andy shares his perspectives on a number of topics related to coaching from his experience as a coach, coach educator, and as a part of various high-performance environments. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Getting a degree in Sports Coaching, and the master's program at the University of Stirling

-Pathways into coaching, including graduate programs in coaching as compared to exercise science and physiology degrees

-Beyond training and physiology: what are the domains of expertise a good coach needs to have a good grasp on? 

-How to build good coach-athlete relationships

-The role for physiology in coaching, and common pitfalls in applying physiology

-How to continually improve your coaching practices and skills

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts324/

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www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using the free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator on precisionfuelandhydration.com. Book a free one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@precicionhydration.com and they will be happy to help. 

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Andy's website, Twitter, and University of Stirling profile
• Training methods of Ethiopian runners with Michael Crawley | EP#275
• Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia - Michael Crawley's book
• Critical Power and VO2 kinetics with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#257
• A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey - Chrissie Wellington's book

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• How long to recover after a race
• How long to taper before the next race
• How much training, and how much hard training should you do between races
• The importance of building a strong base to maintain fitness between races

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive

• Learn to race (and not just execute a plan)
• Optimise gear and equipment
• Explore psychological aspects to performance
• Increase focus on and commitment to recovery
• Get a coach, mentor or advisor 

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• Bike fitting, equipment, and triathlon bike training with David Bowden | EP#287
• Bike fitting with Phil Burt (former Team Sky) | EP#232
• Bike Fitting Q&A with Phil Burt | EP#254
• Dan Bigham – aerodynamic testing, equipment, and making your bike fast | EP#229
• Physiology, coaching and aerodynamics with Jamie Pringle, PhD | EP#288
• Tire pressure, aerodynamics, and smart equipment upgrades with Josh Poertner | EP#235
• Aerodynamics, Rolling Resistance, Weight, and Return On Investment with Sebastian Schluricke | EP#90
• Sports psychology and applied neuroscience with Simon Marshall, PhD and Lesley Paterson | EP#282
• Practical application of sports psychology for triathletes with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter | EP#108
• Mental skills and the psychology of suffering with Carrie Cheadle | EP#97
• Sleep – the foundation of health and performance with Dr. Charles Samuels | EP#216
• Sleep, recovery, and performance with Shona Halson | EP#52
• Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire
• Glycogen metabolism and optimising glycogen resynthesis with Bob Murray, PhD | EP#252
• Nutrition for endurance and ultra-endurance athletes with Trent Stellingwerff, PhD | EP#265
• Endurance sports nutrition: state of the art in 2019 with prof. John Hawley | EP#181

• Focus on improving technique and skills
• Do adequate testing to set training zones
• Train with proper structure
• Get a coach
• Try to increase training volume

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive

Ben Day is a performance coach at the Team BikeExchange WorldTour team, founder of DaybyDay Coaching, and coach of professional long distance triathletes Chris Leiferman and Greg Close. Ben also raced (cycling) professionally himself for 14 years. In this interview, Ben shares his thoughts and experience on many aspects of training and coaching in both triathlon and cycling.     

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Ben's coaching philosophy

-The balance of training volume and training intent and quality

-Training the bike component for long-distance triathlon

-The balance of aerobic base training and specific training for the race demands

-The importance of the coach-athlete relationship

-Top tips for age-group athletes

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• DaybyDay Coaching website and Instagram profile
• Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 1) | EP#237
• Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 2) | EP#238

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• Don't train too much (but train frequently)
• Develop many different gears (learn to go slow and fast)
• Focus on improving technique and skills
• Make having fun your number one priority
• Join a triathlon club or community

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive

• The physiological (and other) factors impacted by the choice between active or passive recoveries
• Why and when should you use passive recoveries?
• Why and when should you use active recoveries?
• General recommendations

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• Science and Application of High Intensity Interval Training
• Recovery bout intensity of HIIT – Active or Passive? - HIIT Science Blog

• Pre-race planning (race strategy, pacing, nutrition, hydration, equipment, mental game)
• The day(s) before the race (equipment prep, nutrition and hydration, course/transition area recce)
• Race day execution
• Mistakes to avoid

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• All previous Racing-related episodes on That Triathlon Show

• How to pace hilly 70.3 and Ironman courses (for 95% of athletes)
• How to pace hilly 70.3 and Ironman courses for pros and the very top age-groupers
• Differences in pacing hills between half and full Ironman races 
• How to train for hilly triathlon bike courses and practise your pacing strategy

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• Optimal Bike Pacing and Best Bike Split with Ryan Cooper | EP#131

• Why is swim video analysis so important
• Equipment and tools needed
• How to shoot the videos like an experienced coach
• How to analyse the videos and assess Impact and Difficulty
• Alternative (phone-only) options for swim video analysis

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• All previous swim-related episodes on That Triathlon Show

• Age and endurance performance 
• The main reasons for age-related decline in endurance performance
• What can you do to counteract this performance decline? 
• Other considerations for masters athletes, and potential differences compared to younger athletes
   

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• The top-5 challenges for masters athletes and how to overcome them – Bo Falck Hansen, PhD | EP#176
• Mastering Triathlon as a Masters Athlete with Karen Smyers | EP#102
• Runner Gene Dykes Is Playing the Long Game - article by Alex Hutchinson
• What We Can Learn from Studying Older Marathoners - article by Alex Hutchinson
• NEW ADVANCED training plans (Olympic, Half and Full Distance). Get 60% off during the launch period (until 30 April 2021) using the code "ADVANCED" at checkout. 

• How important is workout design? 
• Common mistakes in workout design
• Advice for designing specific types of workouts (VO2max, threshold, strength & stamina, fatigue resistance etc.) 
• The workout design process - step by step

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• NEW ADVANCED training plans (Olympic, Half and Full Distance). Get 60% off during the launch period (until 30 April 2021) using the code "ADVANCED" at checkout. 

• From short to long timescales, from molecular to functional adaptations

• The types of research methods used to study these different levels
• What levels of adaptations you should focus on, and what timescale you need to look at those adaptations from
• Practical tips and advice to take into your training

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• NEW ADVANCED training plans (Olympic, Half and Full Distance). Get 60% off during the launch period (until 30 April 2021) using the code "ADVANCED" at checkout. 

• Options and contexts for group training in triathlon and endurance sports
• Pros and cons of group training
• Evidence of the benefits of group training
• How to strategically use group training to maximise its benefits and your performance improvements

• Scientific Triathlon website
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• TTS Thursday Episode Archive
• Cohesion and performance in sport: a meta analysis - Carron 2002
• Rowers' high: behavioural synchrony is correlated with elevated pain thresholds - Cohen 2010
• Social Bonds and Exercise: Evidence for a Reciprocal Relationship - Davis 2015