That Triathlon Show

Discover how dynamic mobility work can enhance your running performance with a quick pre-run routine. Learn effective strategies for balancing training between a 70.3 triathlon and a marathon, ensuring optimal recovery and workload management. Dive into the debate on solid versus liquid carbohydrates during races, exploring how each impacts performance and digestion. Whether you’re an athlete easing back into running or juggling back-to-back events, this podcast is packed with practical insights to elevate your training game.

Craig Kirkwood is a former elite runner, Kona finisher, and coach of age group and elite triathletes and runners like Hayden Wilde and Sam Tanner. In this episode he discusses his coaching methodology and thoughts on training strategies in particular for draft legal racing at the elite level as exemplified by Hayden Wilde.     IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Craig's general coaching methodology -Coaches and methods that influenced him as a young runner -The training of Hayden Wilde -Group training vs. solo training, and why solo training works really well for Hayden -The balance of volume and intensity -Advice for age-group athletes   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts220/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   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: CK Coaching - Facebook Page, Instagram, Website Elite triathlon episode archive on That Triathlon Show    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.

Q&A #72 - Hill repeats and long runs; Protein for endurance athletes What are the different kinds of hill workouts to incorporate in running?  At what point in a workout should hill repeats be done?  Can hill repeats be combined with a long run? What's the reasoning behind the recommendation of aiming for higher than research-backed amounts of daily protein intake?    LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Improve your running speed, endurance, and performance with Pete Magill | EP#203 Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 Nutrition Strategies for Triathlon - Louise Burke ACSM Position Statement: Nutrition and Athletic Performance Mettler S, Mitchell N, Tipton KD. Increased protein intake reduces lean body mass loss during weight loss in athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2010; 42(2): 326–337. Phillips SM, Van Loon LJ. Dietary protein for athletes: from requirements to optimum adaptation. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2011; 29(Suppl 1): S29–38. Witard OC, Garthe I, Phillips SM. Dietary Protein for Training Adaptation and Body Composition Manipulation in Track and Field Athletes. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2019 Feb 25:1-10. Epub ahead of print Phillips SM, Chevalier S, Leidy HJ. Protein "requirements" beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016;41(5):565-72.   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.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Philipp Seipp is the coach of Sebastian Kienle, Laura Philipp, and Florian Angert (among others). In this episode he discusses his coaching methodology and thoughts on training strategies for long-distance triathlon.     IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Philipp's general coaching methodology -The importance of biomechanics -The importance of speed and training for speed in long-distance triathlon (especially older athletes) -Periodisation based on the individual's limiters and goal event demands -Testing methodologies and principles -How Philipp uses strength and conditioning -Too much training volume and not as a common training mistake   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts219/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   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: Philipp on Instagram - @philippseipp Blood Flow Restriction training with Brendan Scott | EP#87 Elite triathlon episode archive on That Triathlon Show    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.

Q&A #71 - Double workout days: practical applications and scientific underpinnings Should you ever do two intense workouts on the same day? Metabolic stress, muscular and tissue stress, central nervous system stress, and cognitive load of double workout days How to combine endurance training and resistance training (concurrent training)  and minimise interference   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172 Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 Volume, intensity and physiological adaptations with prof. David Bishop | EP#215 Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide   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.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Andy Blow, founder of Precision Hydration is back on the show to revisit the topic of hydration and nutrition strategies for triathlon and endurance events and races. This episode is packed with practical and actionable advice that will put you in a great spot to get your race day nutrition and hydration right.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -An overview on sweat rate and sweat sodium concentrations, and the vast differences in losses and replacement needs between individuals -Why Andy recommends separating your energy from your hydration -Training the gut to better tolerate nutrition and hydration during racing -Hydrogels like Maurten and Beta Fuel -Wearables that measure hydration and sweat status in real-time and non-invasively   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts218/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   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. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: Carbohydrate hydrogel beverage provides no additional cycling performance benefit versus carbohydrate alone Hydrogel Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Beverage Does Not Improve Glucose Availability, Substrate Oxidation, Gastrointestinal Symptoms or Exercise Performance, Compared With a Concentration and Nutrient-Matched Placebo How to measure your sweat rate to improve your hydration strategy - Precision Hydration blog How to estimate how much sodium you lose in your sweat - Precision Hydration blog The Science of Endurance Hydration - Training Peaks University course - DISCOUNT CODE (50%): "SWEAT-H6YF" Hydration, sodium and cramping with Andy Blow | EP#49 Hydration in endurance sports: a Q&A with Andy Blow | EP#191 Effective Swimrun Training with Andy Blow | EP#126 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.

Q&A #70 - Preparing for a windy bike course; Running outside in the cold versus the treadmill; Two-stroke breathing versus bilateral breathing; How to add training volume safely; When to change bike tires How can you prepare for a windy bike course when most of your training is indoors?  Is it better to run on the treadmill or outdoors in winter in sub-freezing temperatures? How do you dress for cold outdoor running?  When should you breathe every two strokes and when should you breathe bilaterally? What are best practices for increasing your training volume safely? When is it time to change bike tires?    LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Endurance Innovation 25 - Mikael Eriksson on Frequency vs Duration   SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.   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.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Dan Atkins is the Head Coach of the Triathlon Australia Performance Centre on the Gold Coast. He discusses the demands of elite draft-legal triathlon in 2020 and how to prepare for these demands. All along, he shares training advice highly applicable to any endurance athlete, elite or amateur, triathlete or single-sport.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The demands of elite draft-legal triathlon in 2020.  -Training elite and developmental athletes for world class draft-legal performances -A typical training week of the squad of elite athletes at the Gold Coast performance center -How the training develops over the course of a season  -The importance and challenges of a daily training environment with group training -Coaching and training lessons learnt from integrating para-triathletes with able-bodied athletes -Dan's number one piece of advice for any endurance athlete   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts217/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   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. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: How Norway became a triathlon powerhouse with head coach Arild Tveiten | EP#154 World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172 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.

Q&A #69 - Planning your race schedule; Suppressed heart rate in high-intensity training How many tune-up races should you consider doing in a season before a late-summer A-race?  How should you approach training for those tune-up races to be in peak fitness when it matters?  Possible reasons and solutions for suppressed heart rate in high-intensity interval training: non-functional over-reaching, glycogen depletion, peripheral endurance limitations    LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans How to measure your sweat rate to improve your hydration strategy - Precision Hydration Volume, intensity and physiological adaptations with prof. David Bishop | EP#215   SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.   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.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Dr. Charles Samuels is the Medical Director of the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance in Calgary, Alberta. One of his key interest areas is exploring the relationship of sleep on recovery and performance in elite Canadian athletes, up to the Olympic level. In this episode, Dr. Samuels filters through some of the noise surrounding sleep, gives practical advice for getting adequate sleep, and discusses why sleep tracking wearables do more harm than good.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire -Differences between athletes and the general population in sleep patterns and sleep requirements -Why wearables and sleep trackers do more harm than good for our sleep -The case for catching up on sleep or banking sleep, and shooting for a weekly sleep goal -Caffeine, napping, and chronotypes   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts216/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   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. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: Centre For Sleep & Human Performance Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) Sleep, recovery, and performance with Shona Halson | EP#52 5 Laws of Sleep for Athletes - by Alex Hutchinson on Sweat Science, featuring Dr. Samuels Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD 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.