That Triathlon Show

Rob Cheetham is a South African triathlon coach based in Bath in the UK. He coaches professional and age-group athletes, including his wife Susie (who also coaches for Cheetham Coaching) and Leon Chevalier, who recently finished 4th in the Ironman World Championships in Kona.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Rob's coaching methodology and key principles -Coaching as a team with his wife Susie -A deep dive into swim training, and Rob's swim training and swim technique principles -How to maximise return on time investment for age-group athletes -Tips for improving in swimming, biking and running for age-group athletes -Overrated and underrated things and concepts in triathlon -Detailed insights into Leon Chevalier's preparation for Kona, including volume and intensity, key sessions, and more SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts449/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. LINKS AND RESOURCES: -Kasper Pedersen – Training talk and Magnus Ditlev’s Kona preparation | EP#448 -Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes – 5th in the Ironman World Championships | EP#446 -Mallorca Training Camp 2025  -Portugal Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kasper Pedersen is a Danish triathlon coach working with professional athletes, junior and developing athletes, and age-groupers. He is an important part of the team around Magnus Ditlev, and usually the man on the ground to help with the day to day coaching and support during training camps and races.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Kasper's backstory in triathlon and coaching -His coaching methodology and key principles -Training principles for age-group athletes -Tips for improving in swimming, biking and running for age-group athletes -Detailed insights into Magnus Ditlev's preparation for Kona, including volume and intensity, altitude training, and heat preparation protocols -Detailed breakdown of Magnus' final altitude week before travelling to Kona  -The importance of the team around a world class professional athlete SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts448/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. LINKS AND RESOURCES: -Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes – 5th in the Ironman World Championships | EP#446 -Torben Rokkedal Lausch | EP#412  -Altitude training with prof. Grégoire Millet | EP#258 -Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386  -Ben Stephenson, PhD – Heat preparation, physiology, performance planning, and the Paralympics | EP#443 -Mallorca Training Camp 2025  -Portugal Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tobias Haumann, a scientific triathlon coach with expertise in endurance sports, joins the discussion. He dives into the concept of 'round number bias' in training prescriptions, pointing out its drawbacks. The duo explores the cost-benefit aspect of high-intensity intervals, discussing their value in training. They delve into the importance of suffering capacity during races and evaluate the reliability of running power metrics and devices, highlighting the need for individualized approaches to training for optimal performance.

Nikki Bartlett, a professional triathlete fresh off her impressive 5th-place finish at the Ironman World Championships, shares her journey overcoming injuries with her wife and coach, Bex Milnes. They discuss the strategic planning that led to Nikki's success, including adaptations made for the challenging Nice course. Listeners will hear about Nikki's intense training regimen, the importance of preparation on race day, and essential advice for age-groupers gearing up for future Ironman events.

In this episode we discuss everything you need to know about training zones. We also discuss the first and second lactate and ventilatory thresholds.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Training zones as a communication tool -How I use training zones (and how I don't use them)  -Not relying on training zones for training prescription -Other common mistakes with training zones -Lactate and ventilatory threshold testing and definitions -Is one of lactate or ventilatory testing better than the other?  -Field test, training and race data based alternative to lactate and ventilatory testing   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts445/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.   ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: -Mallorca Training Camp 2025  -Portugal Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Roche, a trail runner and running coach, recently shattered the Leadville 100 course record in his first attempt at a 100-mile race. He discusses his innovative training strategies, such as low-volume workouts focused on speed and his unique nutrition plan emphasizing high carbs. Roche shares insights on race execution, from pacing to mindset, and how he incorporates lessons from cycling into his approach. Reflecting on 18 years of dedication, he underscores the importance of consistency and adaptability in achieving remarkable endurance feats.

Ben Stephenson, PhD, is Performance Planning Lead and physiologist for the Great Britain para triathlon squad in Loughborough. He joins us off the back of the Paralympics in Paris where Team GB had a very successful games with five para triathlon medals, including two golds.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Core temperature and thermoregulatory strain in sprint distance triathlon -Heat preparation: science and practice -How to minimise the risk of getting ill: which factors matter the most?  -The performance planning process behind Great Britain's Paralympic success -Training to performance demands or to the individual physiology?  -Balancing the art of coaching and sports science   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts443/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.   ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. You can target specific aspects of your stroke, like catch and pull-through, work on core activation and body position, and make sure you stay consistent in your swim training even when you don't have time to go to the pool. Try the Zen8 risk-free for 30 days, and get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: -Ben's Twitter and Research Gate  -High Thermoregulatory Strain During Competitive Paratriathlon Racing in the Heat - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Mixed Active and Passive, Heart Rate-Controlled Heat Acclimation Is Effective for Paralympic and Able-Bodied Triathletes - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Training Load, Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Illness Incidence in Elite Paratriathletes - Stephenson et al. 2019 -Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386  -Training talk with Bex Milnes | EP#353 -Failure is not an optioon: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 - book by Gene Kranz -Mallorca Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Jeff Sankoff, an emergency physician, triathlete, and coach, shares vital insights on health for endurance athletes. He discusses the connection between longevity and endurance sports, emphasizing cardiovascular health. Jeff breaks down the significance of personalized blood tests, particularly for iron and vitamin D levels. He also tackles dental health myths tied to endurance training and dives into anti-doping challenges in amateur sports, advocating for fair competition and health awareness. An enlightening blend of medical knowledge and athletic passion!

Gabriele Gallo, PhD, is a researcher at the University of Genoa specializing in cycling performance. He shares insights into the training strategies of elite Grand Tour cyclists, focusing on load, intensity, and recovery. Gallo discusses the balance of science and art in training, the importance of interpreting research accurately, and the challenges of misinformation in the sports world. He also emphasizes the need for adaptive training methods based on individual responses and the role of platforms like Knowledgeiswatt in bridging research and practical application.

Discover 15 underrated factors that can elevate triathlon performance. Consistency, stress management, and quality sleep emerge as key elements. The value of expert coaching and effective pacing techniques is highlighted. Heart rate monitoring and bike adjustability are emphasized for optimal results. Nutrition, proper footwear, and heat preparation also play crucial roles. This engaging discussion encourages athletes to re-evaluate their training approaches and unlock their full potential on race day.