Richard Blagrove, PhD, is a lecturer in physiology and programme leader at Loughborough University. Richard has a background as a middle distance runner himself, and has done extensive academic and applied work in the field of strength and conditioning for middle and long distance runners.         

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-A new book co-edited by Richard, "The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running"

-Programming and periodisation of strength training for endurance athletes

-Workout structure for strength and conditioning sessions

-Executing workouts and sets - how hard should you go? 

-Plyometric training for runners and triathletes

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts292/

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Richard's Twitter and Research Gate profiles
• Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running - book authored by Richard
• The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running - book co-edited by Richard
• Strength training episode archive

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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

Björn Geesmann is a triathlon and endurance coach based in Hamburg, with a degree from the German Sport University in Cologne. Björn coaches world class athletes like Patrick Lange, Katrina Matthews, Boris Stein and Daniela Bleymehl.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Björn's coaching philosophy

-Being a mental coach as well as a sports coach

-Tips for effective triathlon swim training

-Tips for effective triathlon bike training

-Tips for effective triathlon run training

-An argument for doing a minimal amount of training at intensities higher than threshold

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts291/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.

ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Björn's Instagram and Twitter profiles
• HYCYS website and Instagram profile

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• 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

Val Burke is a New Zealand based triathlon and endurance sports coach with a background in exercise science and physiology, coaching among others pro triathlete Braden Currie. In this interview, Val shares her expertise on a number of topics related to both training and racing. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Strength training for triathlon

-How to improve your triathlon cycling

-Metabolic testing, and how to effectively use metabolic test results in training

-How to find your race pace for long distance triathlon races

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts290/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a tool for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve swim specific strength and technique. Trusted by BMC PRO Triathlon Team, age-group triathletes, coaches and physios around the world. Visit zen8swimtrainer.com/tts for 20% off your order.

ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Val's website and Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
• Strength training episode archive
• Bike training episode archive
• Racing episode archive

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• 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

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts289/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.

ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.

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