That Triathlon Show

Dave Cripps is the director and physical performance coach at TriTenacious and Coalition Performance. Dave has worked extensively with both professional and amateur athletes in triathlon and outside of triathlon (including working in rugby with the Leicester Tigers), and here he shares his thoughts on how strength training can and should be incorporated in a triathlon training program in a time-efficient manner.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The benefits of strength training for triathletes -A little goes a long way - most triathletes can get away with doing only one weekly workout in the gym -Incorporating certain aspects of strength and conditioning as part of your swim, bike, and run workouts or warm-ups -The types of exercises a triathlon strength training program should include -Practicality trumps perfection when incorporating strength training in your overall plan -Periodisation of strength training for triathlon   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts213/   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 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: TriTenacious website Coalition Performance website All previous strength training episodes on That Triathlon Show Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide 19-week strength training plan   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 #65 - How much and when to train in the aerobars; Rest/freshness requirements before testing (e.g. lactate testing)   How much is enough when it comes to training in the aerobars/Time Trial position?  Does the amount of training in the aerobars change over the course of the year, or with training indoors compared to outdoors? What type of workouts should preferentially be done in the aerobars versus sitting up? How rested and fresh should you be before fitness testing such as lactate tests in order to get reliable and useful results? Do lactate or other tests 'never lie' or are there situations when you should disregard these test results?    LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Cycling movement quality and using the Leomo Type-R to assess it with Sebastian Weber | EP#180 To lab test or not to lab test with Alan Couzens | EP#79 INSCYD testing Blood lactate response to overtraining in male endurance athletes - Bosquet et al. 2001  Repeatability and predictive value of lactate threshold concepts in endurance sports - Heuberger et al. 2018     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 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.

Scientific Triathlon coaches James Teagle, Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson get together to discuss different training ideologies. What are the pros and cons of each, for whom might each be more or less relevant, and what are common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid when it comes to training ideologies?   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The Lydiard model -The interval-heavy model   -The threshold-heavy model -The Kenyan/Canova model -The Trisutto model  -The polarised model -The sweet spot heavy model   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts212/   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 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: The Trisutto Way of Triathlon Training with Carson Christen | EP#140 Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177 Run training of Kipchoge, Farah and Rudisha with Matt Fox of Sweat Elite | EP#195 Structured, power-based cycling training with Chad Timmerman | EP#38 Base training: off-season do’s and dont’s with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201 Fatigue management with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#204   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.

Discover effective strategies for optimizing off-season training in triathlons, balancing enjoyment with structured workouts. Learn how to manage Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and tailor your strength training for better recovery. Explore setting realistic race goals that keep you motivated, even when you're not chasing podium finishes. The insights shared will help you navigate winter training with confidence and purpose.

Coach Adam Pulford of Carmichael Training Systems discusses the yearly training plan for a cyclist, what goes into each training phase, and tackles plenty of frequently asked questions that cyclists, triathletes and other endurance athletes all need to consider when planning their training and racing calendar.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The yearly periodisation of a typical cyclist -The architecture of mesocycles and microcycles -The competitive phase and maintaining fitness and freshness between races -Frequently asked questions: the balance of high and low intensity, scheduling rest, physiological testing and more   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts211/   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 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: Adam's coaching profile on the CTS website All cycling-related episodes on That Triathlon Show Mind, body, and the curiously elastic limits of human performance with Alex Hutchinson | EP#101 Triathlon training and nutrition considerations for female athletes with Stacy Sims, PhD | EP#105 Periodisation Theory: Confronting an Inconvenient Truth with John Kiely | EP#148 WKO5: Cycling and triathlon analytics with Tim Cusick | EP#199 Training talk with world-class cyclist Amber Neben and coach Tim Cusick | EP#205   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 #63 - Protein intake; Equipment for home-based strength training; Top books for self-coached triathletes; Recovering from a bike crash How much protein should triathletes consume and how should it be distributed across the day? What are the most essential pieces of equipment needed for home-based strength training?  What are Mikael's top-5 most recommended books for self-coached triathletes? How should you rehabilitate from a bike crash and work on putting back any lost muscle mass from being immobile after the initial recovery period?    LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide All Strength Training related episodes on That Triathlon Show Top-10 books, blogs, and resources for triathletes | EP#125 Triathlete's Training Bible Triathlon Science Swim Smooth The Endurance Diet Endure or How Bad Do You Want It An examination of the time course of training-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy   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 TTS.   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 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.        

Andrew Simmons is founder and Head Coach of Lifelong Endurance in Denver, Colorado. He joins us to discuss all things altitude, from going up to altitude for a training camp to gain physiological advantages, to dealing with having to race at altitude despite normally residing at sea level.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The physiology of training and racing at altitude -The theory and application of altitude training camps -Going to altitude to race -Considerations for athletes living at altitude year-round -Altitude tents and masks   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts210/   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 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: Andrew's coaching page on Lifelong Endurance Q&A #49 - Altitude and bike power; Aerobic decoupling  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 #62 - Sprint Interval Training during the off-season; Poor correlation between 20-minute power and race performance  What is Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and why might you want to include it in your training? Is the off-season a good time to incorporate SIT? My race performances and fitness improve, but my 20-minute power remains the same - why is this?  The importance of knowing the composition of power and understanding changes in aerobic and anaerobic contribution   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Sprint Interval Training with Jerome Koral | EP#151 Interval Training - Science and Application part 3 with prof. Paul Laursen | EP#163 Scientific Triathlon Training Zones calculator FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 INSCYD testing     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 TTS.   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 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.  

James Debenham, PhD, is a physiotherapist, researcher and university lecturer, as well as an accomplished Ironman athlete himself. He discusses the ins and outs of injury prevention and factors contributing to injury development, as well as rehabilitation from injury for triathletes and endurance athletes.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The biology of tissue and tissue loading -Variables contributing to injury development -How to manipulate training variables and lifestyle variables to prevent injuries from occurring -Rehabilitation from injury -Progression of volume and intensity when returning to training -When, why and how to find a good physiotherapist    SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts209/   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 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: James' Research Gate profile Star Physio Dysfunctional movement patterns, injuries and reduced performance with James Dunne | EP#45 Injury prevention and recovery methods for triathletes with Nate Koch | EP#114 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 #61 - Training maintenance during 15-hour day work weeks; Acceptable fitness decreases from a season break and rate of rebuilding fitness How can you maintain some level of training when certain work weeks are incredibly packed and there's almost no time for training Using commuting as training and setting the right expectations Having sleep as a non-negotiable What kind of fitness decrease (e.g. in FTP) is normal and acceptable after a yearly season break? How quickly can and should you expect to get back to where it was before the break?   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Q&A #60 - Training considerations for time-rich athletes; Heat acclimatisation and maintenance Base training: off-season do's and dont's with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201     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 TTS.   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 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.