Paulo Sousa, PhD, is an elite triathlon coach from Portugal now residing in California and operating The Triathlon Squad, a high-performance environment for elite triathletes. Among other accomplishments, he coached two of the three male athletes in the Rio Olympics 2016, and was given the USAT Coach of the Year award for 2016.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The origin story of The Triathlon Squad and why it came to be
-How Paulo and his athletes in the squad operate on a day-to-day basis
-Balancing athletes' individual training with benefiting from the group environment
-What it takes to be a professional triathlete - physically and mentally
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Nuno Prazeres is a competitive Portugese age-group triathlete and That Triathlon SHow listener with great attention to detail. He has really managed to get the most out of his bike power by optimizing his aerodynamics and using other hacks to get free speed on the bike.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-The 11 boxes Nuno checked to master aerodynamics and free speed
-The gear that will give you the best aerodynamic benefits
-How much time does shaving your legs really save?
-The mindblowingly effective (and free!) parafin and tire pressure tricks that can save you 10+ watts
-Everything is backed up with numbers: how much time or how mnay watts do you save by doing this or that
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Kevin Koskella is founder and head coach of www.triswimcoach.com. His approach to swim training incorporates drills and technique training combined with video analysis, to help triathletes get more out of their strokes, be more fluid in the water, have a better triathlon swim, and laugh at the water.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-How to structure your triathlon swim training to improve performance
-Periodization of swim training for triathletes
-The problem with the traditional approach to swim training
-The most common technique flaws triathletes have and how to correct them
-How to incorporate open water swimming and swim-specific strength training in your training plan
-How to combat anxiety of open water swimming
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Learn how to improve your running from one of the fastest runners in the sport of triathlon. Sean Jefferson is a former professional mid-distance runner with a mile personal best of 3:56. Injuries forced him to quit running, and instead, he ended up becoming a professional triathlete. We also talk about how to get started swimming and improve quickly when you have absolutely no swimming background, just like Sean when he first started out.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-The type of run training Sean suggest triathletes do for best results
-Whether you should focus on run technique or not
-How to become a fast swimmer quickly when you have no background in swimming
-Sean's background and story, growing up as a runner, turning pro, and then switching to triathlon
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When it comes to nutrition, there are some overarching principles that are true for almost everybody, but there's no one-size-fits-all approach to optimizing performance through nutrition. Steph Saullo (MS, RD, LDN), registered dietitian at Ritter Sports Performance and host of the Performance Nutrition Summit empowers people to learn how to make the best nutrition-based choices for themselves and their goals.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-Performance nutrition for triathletes - how to set up a healthy eating foundation in your day to day life.
-Once you have a healthy eating foundation in place, how can you optimize your nutrition and take it to the next level?
-How should you fuel before, during, and after workouts?
-What supplements might be a good idea to take, and which supplements should you avoid?
-Nutrition myths and fads - what's working and what's just marketing hype and misconceptions?
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Barry Siff is the president of USA Triathlon, and serves as member of the board of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI). He has been an integral part of the multisport scene since 1986 years as an athlete, race organizer, writer and executive leader. As an athlete Siff completed his first marathon in 1981 before turning to triathlon five years later while living in Omaha, Nebraska. He has finished more than 60 marathons and 10 IRONMAN triathlons, and was a full-time adventure racer from 1998-2003.
IN THIS INTERVIEW WE DISCUSS:
-The current status of triathlon in the US and worldwide, and how our sport is facing competition from new sports like obstacle racing and Tough Mudder.
-USAT:s strategy for growing triathlon in the US.
-Barry's role in ITU, and what the ITU does for triathlon
-Adventure racing, and Barry's years racing full time.
-Barry's prediction for what triathlon will be like 10 years from now
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Let's face it, at some point in your triathlon career, you will face an inevitable decline in endurance performance due to age. But how big a decline it is and at what point it happens is in your control to a much greater extent than you may think. Today we discuss just how you can minimize that performance decline as a masters triathlete.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-What are typical endurance performance changes for masters athletes?
-What are the main physiological and non-physiological reasons for these reductions in performance?
-What should you do and what should you not do to counteract these changes?
-Endurance training, strength training, nutrition and hydration for masters triathletes.
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Many promising triathlon races have fallen flat on the run. Somebody who has made running off the bike his biggest strength is Eric Schwartz, former elite triathlete and duathlete. Among other accomplishments, Eric won the US national championships in duathlon in 2004. Today Eric and I discuss run training for triathletes, as well as why triathletes should give duathlons a go, and how to do that from both a training and racing perspective.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-Run training for triathletes - what type of run workouts should you do, how much running should your plan contain and at what intensity levels.
-How to adapt your run training to your ability level and your goal race distance
-The most common mistakes triathletes do in their running
-Why triathletes should consider giving duathlons a go
-How to train for a duathlon goal race
-Duathlon race strategies
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The swim is the one triathlon discipline that most triathletes are the least confident about. Not only is swimming a very difficult sport technically, even in the safe confinement of a pool, but when you get to the open water and have to deal with waves, currents, and hundreds of other triathletes, the sport changes entirely - and it doesn't get any easier. Brenton Ford is a top Australian swim coach, founder of Effortless swimming, and former national level competitive swimmer. On today's episode he discusses how to improve your open water swimming in both training and racing.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-The different training approach required for open water swimming compared to pool swimming
-How to swim better in the open water
-Open water swimming workouts in the pool and in the open water
-Open water swimming tips for race day
-How to do a proper race day warm-up
-Overcoming open water or race day anxiety
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Mind over muscle isn't just a saying, to an extent it's actual science, and you can use that to your advantage in your triathlon training. Today's interview is with Professor Samuele Marcora, Director of Research at the School of Sports and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kent. He is a leading expert on psychobiology in endurance performance, and has done extensive research showing that endurance performance is not just limited by our physiological fitness, but also by our minds and mental fitness. He is also leading the way in the fascinating research of Brain Endurance Training (BET).
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-Why traditional physiological models aren't enough to explain limits in endurance performance
-Perception of effort and how it governs endurance performance
-The benefits of practicing positive, motivational self-talk
-Why mental fatigue is a critical component in the endurance performance model
-How you can use Brain Endurance Training to improve your tolerance to mental fatigue
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What's the relative importance of training intensity versus training volume? The answer could answer be simply "it depends", but let's try to dig a little bit deeper and get at least some guidelines.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-What levels of triathletes should prioritize volume over intensity and vice versa
-HOW should you increase training volume?
-WHAT KIND of intensity should you add to your program?
-What does prioritizing one over the other mean in practice - what does it look like in your training program?
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Strength and Conditioning is something most triathletes know that they should do. Yet very few actually do it, usually because of not knowing really how to do S&C and what sorts of workout structure to apply. Frank Velasquez Jr., Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Director of Sports Performance at Allegheny Health Network covers the subject in great detail, so you can learn exactly how to get going with S&C.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-Why you should do strength and conditioning (S&C)
-How to go about doing S&C for complete novices and those with more experience
-Example S&C sessions
-How much time you should spend on S&C and how to periodize it
-The most common S&C mistakes triathletes make
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How do you prepare for your optimal half or full distance triathlon. Elite coach and double world champion in his age-group in 2016, Bevan McKinnon, who won the Ironman 70.3 world championships in Mooloolaba and the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, let's you in on the secrets to his and his athletes' success.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-Structuring a training plan for a half or full distance goal race
-How to set yourself up for success in the days leading up to the race
-How to perfect your race execution.
-The most common mistakes triathletes do in their training for and racing in half and full distance triathlons
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The pillars of triathlon performance are endurance training (naturally), nutrition, recovery and strength and conditioning. Elite coach Matt Dixon explains why everything other than swimming, biking, and running should NOT be an afterthought, but rather, an equally important part of the athlete's program.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-How Matt burnt the candle at both ends in his own athletic career and learned invaluable lessons that have shaped his coaching philosophy.
-The pillars of performance in triathlon: endurance training, nutrition, recovery, and strength and conditioning.
-The importance of mindset for age-group triathletes
-How Matt lays out the training in his programs over the course of a season.
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Listener questions and answers. I answer some of the triathlon questions you have been sending in over the last few weeks.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
-How to meet the increased recovery needs that come with age.
-The best way to get started with swimming when you're new to the sport.
-Weekly training structure and too long bike rides?
-Balancing family commitments, your career, and training for long-distance triathlons.
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Actionable Ironman 70.3 training and racing tips for age-groupers from pro triathlete Cody Beals.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-How to self-coach effectively. -How to train for 70.3 (half-distance triathlon) races specifically.
-What age-groupers can learn from pro triathletes' training.
-The indoor trainer workout that reduced Cody to a puddle of quivering protoplasm.
-Cody's take on benchmark workouts and formal tests.
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Finding time to train is hard when you have a job, a family, and other responsibilities. But with the right strategy and smart hacks you can find yourself some extra time and make the most of the time you have. If you are a time-crunched triathlete, you need to listen to this episode. You'll learn: -The big picture strategy you have to take when trying to fit in your training. -The single most important goal that determines how you'll manage your time and training. -The mistakes most time-crunched triathletes make. -8 high leverage time management hacks to start using today. LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
"Push through past your hip" is just one of the conventional swimming wisdom myths that Karlyn Pipes busts in this interview. Karlyn is an age-group world champion, International Swimming Hall of Famer, motivational speaker and swim technique guru residing in Kona, Hawaii. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -Why pushing your stroke past your hip is ruining your swimming. -The problems with conventionally taught swim technique. -The technique to use instead, and how to go about changing your technique effectively. -Swimming in the open water, and swim training for triathletes. -Karlyn's inspirational backstory and swimming background. LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
Do you struggle with nutrition, knowingly or unknowingly? Kim Schwabenbauer is a registered dietitian, triathlon coach, and pro triathlete. Today we make a deep-dive into nutrition for triathletes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -Nutrition principles that apply to most if not all triathletes. -The most common nutrition mistakes triathletes make. -Why nutrition individualization is so important. -How you can get started with your own individualized nutrition strategy. -Example scenarios of nutrition strategies for different types of athletes, like complete beginners who train a limited amount of hours, advanced age-groupers, busy executives, vegetarians and vegans, and for triathletes trying to lose weight. -Kim's thoughts on low-carb high-fat diets, ketogenic diets, and more. LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
Learn how to use data in your triathlon training to make it more effective with elite coach and author Jim Vance. And importantly, learn how not to use data.... IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -The benefits of data in triathlon training and racing. -Jim's take on data-driven training vs old-school style training. -What kind of data triathlete's should track depending on their goals. -Insights into the training of pro triathlete Ben Kanoute. -How to use Training Stress Score and Chronic Training Load to optimize your training, periodization, and racing. -How to use data for race-specific training. -The current status and future of running power meters. NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
Learn how to perform on race day. Today I cover the strategies and tactics you can use to maximize your triathlon performance when it matters. From standing at the start line to crossing the finish line. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -How to create a race plan. -Tips for the swim start and swim leg of the triathlon. -Tips for the bike (many of these tips you've probably never heard before). -Tips for the run (and the mantra you can use to run with great form and not like a sack of potatoes). -Tips for T1 and T2. -The psychology of racing. NOTES: Remember to enter the podcast launch contest to win an Amazon gift card. If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
Ben Kanute is a US Olympic triathlete and competed in the Rio 2016 games. He was also part of the team that won the ITU Mixed Relay World Championships in Hamburg 2016. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -How Ben started doing triathlons at the age of 8 and went through the ranks of the USAT system to make it all the way to the professional level. -How he has been training at different points of his career, from a young age in a kids' triathlon team, his years at the University of Arizona, and now as a professional triathlete. -Ben's training tips for age-group triathletes. -What it was like competing in the Rio Olympics and winning the ITU Mixed Relay World Championships. -Ben's plans and goals for the future. NOTES: Remember to enter the podcast launch contest to win an Amazon gift card. If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
Are you a beginner triathlete, or maybe you haven't even started your triathlon journey yet? Learn how to get started and how to avoid common triathlon mistakes from coach Wendy Mader, former Ironman age-group world champion, with 25 years of triathlon experience. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -The essential things you need to know when starting out in triathlon. -The mistakes you must avoid at all costs. -How to structure your swim, bike, and run training as a beginner triathlete. -How to prepare for your first race. NOTES: Remember to enter the podcast launch contest to win an Amazon gift card. If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
How would you like to shave significant time off your swimming pace - immediately? Gerry Rodrigues, one of the foremost triathlon swim coaches on the planet, who's coached countless age-groupers, top-level professionals (like Holly Lawrence and Jesse Thomas), and celebrities from outside the triathlon arena (like Jenson Button and Gordon Ramsay) to massive swim improvements, helps you do that by simplifying swimming and boiling it down to three foundational elements. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -How to swim faster by mastering tautness, alignment, and propulsion. -How to periodize your swim training within your triathlon season. -The perfect swim workout architecture. NOTES: Remember to enter the podcast launch contest to win an Amazon gift card. If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
Want to maximize your bang for training buck? In this episode, I'll teach you an 8-step framework that will be your blueprint for effective triathlon training. YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -High-value vs. low-value workouts -Periodization -How to structure your training week -Essential ancillary training -How to dominate with nutrition -The do's and don'ts of recovery -Time management for busy age-groupers -The tools to use and gadgets to ditch NOTES: Remember to enter the podcast launch contest to win an Amazon gift card. If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.