That Triathlon Show
Mikael Eriksson
That Triathlon Show is the podcast for triathletes of all levels who want to train smarter and race faster. With over 600 episodes and millions of downloads since 2017, this show cuts through the noise and misinformation, delivering practical, no-nonsense advice rooted in both the art and science of training and performance.
The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training methodology, performance optimization, and race-day execution, providing insights you can apply right away. Whether you're preparing for a supersprint or an Ironman, or focusing on a single sport like swimming, cycling, or running, you'll find expert guidance and relevant content here.
The podcast is hosted by Mikael Eriksson, a former engineer now coaching professional and age-group athletes. Mikael is a Level III certified coach with over a decade of experience in coaching.
Join a global community of dedicated triathletes and take your performance to the next level. Learn more at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast.
The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training methodology, performance optimization, and race-day execution, providing insights you can apply right away. Whether you're preparing for a supersprint or an Ironman, or focusing on a single sport like swimming, cycling, or running, you'll find expert guidance and relevant content here.
The podcast is hosted by Mikael Eriksson, a former engineer now coaching professional and age-group athletes. Mikael is a Level III certified coach with over a decade of experience in coaching.
Join a global community of dedicated triathletes and take your performance to the next level. Learn more at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast.
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Oct 29, 2026 • 1h 51min
Joel Filliol, Coach of Seven World Championship Titles: You Need Less Intensity Than You Think
Joel Filliol, the coach behind seven World Triathlon titles, reveals the steady principles powering his elite JFT squad. He explores why athletes need less intensity than expected, how hard sessions are distributed across a demanding week, and how progressive intervals evolve. The conversation also covers scaling world-class training to age-groupers, swimming frequency, wearable data, mega sessions, and Vasco Vilaça’s path toward Los Angeles.
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Oct 22, 2026 • 1h 43min
Why Being Too Efficient Holds Back Your Cycling | Björn Kafka, Uno-X Cycling Coach
Björn Kafka, Uno-X Mobility WorldTour coach and mentor to world and Olympic medalists, explores how power profiles shape training. They discuss why being too efficient can limit progress, building VLaMax, cadence as a fiber-recruitment tool, fueling and race weight, self-testing, WorldTour season planning, easy-ride intensity, and the elusive quality of durability.
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Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 17min
Marius Bakken: The Norwegian Method Is Built Around Your Muscles, Not Your Heart
Marius Bakken, a Norwegian physician, former professional runner, and two-time Olympian, explains the training framework behind the Norwegian method. They explore why muscle tone may matter more than cardiovascular strain, how double-threshold sessions are structured, and ways to control intensity with or without lactate testing. Bakken also discusses adapting the approach for triathlon, marathon preparation, strength work, and different athlete profiles.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 1h 26min
Kona Science Special: Humidity, Heat Training and Race-Day Cooling | Research Roundup
Daniel Rowland, an endurance coach and sports science writer, joins a deep dive into racing in heat and humidity. They explore why dew point matters, how active and passive heat acclimation compare, how quickly adaptations appear and fade, and what four-day protocols can really do. The conversation also examines ice caps, neck collars, water dousing, and the debate over the Omius cooling headband.
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Oct 1, 2026 • 1h 34min
How to Race the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona: A Complete Guide | Tomasz Kowalski
Tomasz Kowalski is a triathlon coach and sports scientist who has guided athletes to Kona titles and podiums. He breaks down the race’s biggest traps, from heat-adjusted pacing and jet lag to final-week training and open-water preparation. They also explore heat acclimation, equipment choices, fueling, hydration, caffeine, and the patience required to qualify.
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Sep 24, 2026 • 1h 26min
Going All In on a Marathon Block as a Triathlete | Q&A
Jack Hutchins, an endurance coach specializing in triathlon and marathon training, joins a practical Q&A on marathon preparation for triathletes. They explore where a marathon fits in the season, balancing run mileage with swimming and cycling, long runs versus total volume, and why bike power does not guarantee marathon speed. They also discuss 70.3 racing during base training, returning from overtraining syndrome, and supercompensation without digging too deep.
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Sep 17, 2026 • 1h 50min
David Tilbury-Davis: Everything That Decides Your Results Except the Training
David Tilbury-Davis is a veteran triathlon coach who has guided stars including Lionel Sanders and Ashleigh Gentle. He explores the forces beyond training that shape performance: sleep, professionalism, life design, family support, self-doubt, attention, and smart decision-making. He also unpacks trust in coach-athlete relationships, purposeful intervals, and preparing for the hardest moments in racing.
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Sep 10, 2026 • 1h 37min
Strength and Speed Training Methods of Norwegian Endurance Coaches | Research Roundup
Daniel Rowland, endurance coach and creator of Endurance Ideas and Implementation, joins a research roundup on Norwegian strength and speed practices, durability during long runs, and the real-world use of critical power. They also examine a surprising polarized-training trial, practical programming for age-group athletes, and the extreme demands of UTMB preparation.
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Sep 3, 2026 • 1h 18min
Alistair Brownlee, Two-Time Olympic Champion | Everyone Was Surprised by How Slow I Trained
Alistair Brownlee, the only two-time individual Olympic triathlon champion, reflects on an 18-year career at the sport’s summit. He discusses the huge training weeks behind his gold medals, surprisingly slow easy sessions, injury risks, altitude, recovery, coaching, and the Ironman title that eluded him. He also explores consistency, sodium, cramping, heat training, and taurine.
Aug 27, 2026 • 1h 13min
Swimskins, Power Duration Curves and Best Bike Sessions for Runner Turned Cyclist | Q&A
Jack Hutchins, triathlon and endurance coach and pro long-course triathlete. He answers listener Q&As on building bike power from a running base, reintroducing a collegiate swimmer to running, and what limits us during threshold efforts. Topics include swimskin performance, reading power-duration curves solo, ideal bike sessions for runner-turned-cyclists, and quick takes on altitude, heat and vegan nutrition.
