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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: July, 2021
Jul 26, 2021

Björn Andersson is a Swedish triathlon coach coaching both age-groupers and professionals, including Patrik Nilsson. Björn is also a former professional athlete himself. In this episode we discuss Björn's thoughts on training and coaching, and tips and advice geared towards both age-group athletes and professionals or aspiring professionals.      

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Björn's coaching and training philosophy

-Differences in training, coaching, and knowledge now vs. "then" (when Björn was racing professionally until 2011)

-Key tips to improve your swim, bike and run training, respectively

-How to execute your best on race day

-How age-group athletes can fit in training and adapt to it into already busy lives

-What does it take these days to race professionally

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts296/

 

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Jul 19, 2021

Durability can be defined as the time of onset and magnitude of deterioration of physiological performance parameters over time during prolonged exercise. Dr. Ed Maunder (Auckland University of Technology) and Dr. Stephen Seiler (University of Agder) join us to discuss their recent publication and the overall scientific knowledge on the topic of durability, as well as best practices for assessing and developing durability.     

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-What is durability, why is it important, and what are the implications of it in racing and in training?

-What do we know about durability and the mechanisms of it from the scientific literature? 

-How to assess and quantify durability in the lab or in the field? 

-How to train to develop and improve durability?

-What is high-intensity repeatability and how does it relate to durability? 

-Practical recommendations for athletes and coaches 

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts295/

 

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 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. Until mid-August, get an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF on the already incredible Summer Sale offer, taking the total discount to more than 40% when you purchase the Swim Trainer on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts and add the coupon code at checkout.

 

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Jul 12, 2021

Michael Liberzon is a triathlon coach and host of the Endurance Innovation Podcast. With his background in mechanical engineering, Michael has a keen interest and expertise in aerodynamics, and has plenty of hands-on experience of aerodynamic testing as well as expertise gained from talking to some of the smartest people in the industry. Michael joins us today to discuss different methods of aero testing in the field and the new product category of on-the-bike aero sensors that are starting to proliferate in the triathlon and cycling marketplace.     

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Aerodynamic field testing methods: pros and cons of different methods, recommendations, and practical considerations

-On-the-bike aero sensors: use cases, maturity level of this product category, recommendations, and practical considerations

-Different brands and products of aero sensors

-How does field testing stack up to traditional aero testing methods (like wind tunnel testing)?

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts294/

 

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

 

SPONSORS:

Precision Hydration - Want to optimise your performance in hot or humid conditions, avoid cramping, and make sure your hydration is on point? Take PH's free online Sweat Test to get personalised hydration strategy. Also use the Quick Carb Calculator to get fueling recommendations, and book a free one-on-one consultation to refine your hydration and fueling strategy. Use the promo code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your first order of PH electrolytes or the Precision Fuel range.

 

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. Until mid-August, get an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF on the already incredible Summer Sale offer, taking the total discount to more than 40% when you purchase the Swim Trainer on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts and add the coupon code at checkout.

 

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Jul 5, 2021

Andy Blow, founder of Precision Hydration, returns to the podcast to discuss current best practices in race nutrition and hydration. Andy has a first-row seat to see what some of the best professional athletes in the world are doing, and shares the common patterns and potential differences, as well as how things might or might not differ for amateur athletes.      

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Andy's and Precision Hydration's work with pro triathletes and other endurance athletes

-What are the common patterns and trends across these top athletes, and what are the differences? 

-Getting down to the specifics: what formats of carbohydrate are they typically consuming

-Logistics: what nutrition and hydration to carry with you, and how to carry it? 

-Should you be completely self-sufficient or also rely on aid stations

-The case for going really high (90+ g/h) on carbohydrates in race nutrition, and training your gut to be able to do that

-Hydrogels, and what the science currently says about how they work

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts293/

 

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.

 

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RATE AND REVIEW:

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