
That Triathlon Show
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 18, 2019 • 57min
Nutrition trends and current evidence with Danny Lennon | EP#208
Danny Lennon, founder of Sigma Nutrition Radio makes a living staying up to date with current research and evidence in nutrition. He discusses current nutrition trends and what the consensus of them actually is. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Chrono-nutrition -Carbohydrates and low-carb diets -The gut microbiome -Intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding -Genetics, genetic testing and nutrition SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts208/ 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: Sigma Nutrition - Danny's website and business Sigma Nutrition Radio - Danny's podcast Endurance sports nutrition: state of the art in 2019 with prof. John Hawley | EP#181 All nutrition-related episodes 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.

Nov 14, 2019 • 21min
Q&A #60 - Training considerations for time-rich athletes; Heat acclimatisation and maintenance
Q&A #60 - Training considerations for time-rich athletes; Heat acclimatisation and maintenance How should "time-rich" athletes with lots of time available to train take advantage of that time? How can you (and why should you) maintain your level of heat acclimatisation when going away to a cooler climate for holidays? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Q&A #58 - Getting a coach, what to expect from a coach, and what your coach will expect from you All That Triathlon Show strength training episodes Heat adaptation and triathlon performance with Stephen Cheung | EP#138 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.

Nov 11, 2019 • 1h 12min
Mindfulness, Mental Fatigue, and Brain Endurance Training with Walter Staiano, PhD | EP#207
Walter Staiano, PhD, is a researcher and performance consultant specialising in mental fatigue, mindfulness in athletic performance, and the mechanisms that increase and decrease perception of effort and thereby endurance performance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How mindfulness training can impact athletic, cognitive and social performance -How mental fatigue arises, how it impacts endurance sports performance and how to manage and minimise mental fatigue -What Brain Endurance Training (BET) is and how it has the potential to improve endurance performance beyond the benefits of physical training. SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts207/ 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: Walter's Research Gate profile Brain training and psychobiology of endurance performance with professor Samuele Marcora | EP#17 Mind, body, and the curiously elastic limits of human performance with Alex Hutchinson | EP#101 Yes, Mindfulness Makes You a Better Athlete Here’s What We Know About Mental Fatigue 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.

Nov 7, 2019 • 25min
Q&A #59 - Base training and long rides; Aerobic threshold training; Lactate meters and ramp tests
Q&A #59 - Base training and long rides; Aerobic threshold training; Lactate meters and ramp tests How to do base training when getting in long rides is difficult Should you train at or around the aerobic threshold, or always stay below it when doing low-intensity training? What is a good lactate meter to purchase? How long should ramp test stages last? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Base training: off-season do's and dont's with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201 Evaluation of three portable blood lactate analysers: Lactate Pro, Lactate Scout and Lactate Plus 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.

Nov 4, 2019 • 58min
Balancing family, work and triathlon training - Case studies | EP#206
Listeners of That Triathlon Show describe how they balance family and work commitments with triathlon training and solve the puzzle of fitting so much into a busy life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Scheduling tips -Preparation keys -Hacks to find time you didn't think existed -The overall mindset to this balancing act SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts206/ 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: Training for time-crunched athletes with Conrad Goeringer | EP#202 Time management and balance with Amy Farrell | EP#37 Strategies and Hacks for the Time-crunched Triathlete | EP#10 Case Study: Sub-9 Ironman on low-volume, high-quality training with Carl Brümmer | EP#145 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.

Oct 31, 2019 • 28min
Q&A #58 - Getting a coach, what to expect from a coach, and what your coach will expect from you
Q&A #58 - Getting a coach, what to expect from a coach, and what your coach will expect from you What should athletes expect from a coach? What are the main factors to consider when selecting a coach, and on the flipside, which common questions and considerations are irrelevant and useless? What are the foundations of a good coach-athlete relationship and what should each party bring to the table? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans 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.

Oct 28, 2019 • 1h 13min
Training talk with world-class cyclist Amber Neben and coach Tim Cusick | EP#205
Amber Neben is one of the most accomplished cyclists in the history of women's cycling, with two individual World Championship titles, two Olympic games, and recently finishing 4th at the World Championship Time Trial event at the age of 44. Amber and her coach Tim Cusick join us today to discuss the training that has led to so much success and importantly, great longevity and continued success in the sport of cycling. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How Amber's training year leading up to the 4th place finish at Worlds was structured -Her two phases of training: foundation training and performance training -The big picture: structuring training around 4-year cycles rather than 1-year plans -The importance of training progression and focusing on time in zone -How Amber's training and aspects around training have changed over the years as she has learnt more and developed as an athlete -How is training adjusted for age, at the age of 44? -The difference in training between (elite) female and male cyclists -Takeaway messages from Amber's training and cycling journey applicable for amateurs and age-group athletes SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts205/ 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. upgrade from training wheels to Edco Aerosport Gesero 65 race wheels when you order your Ventum bike. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Px4 - Amber's coaching business When Shmack Happens - Amber's book WKO5: Cycling and triathlon analytics with Tim Cusick | EP#199 WKO4: How triathletes should use its powerful capabilities with Tim Cusick | EP#72 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.

Oct 24, 2019 • 19min
Q&A #57 - Fueling workouts; Diet and body types
Q&A #57 - Fueling workouts; Diet and body types How should you fuel different types of workouts (long, short, intense, easy) before and within the workout? Should you adjust your diet based on your body type? (Endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph) LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Nutrition before, during and after workouts | EP#100 All past nutrition-related episodes of That Triathlon Show 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.

Oct 21, 2019 • 1h 7min
Fatigue management with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#204
Scientific Triathlon coaches James Teagle, Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson get together to discuss fatigue. How much fatigue is acceptable to experience in triathlon training, how can you manage fatigue, and how do you adjust training and other factors if you end up carrying too much fatigue? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Acute versus accumulated fatigue and how they should be treated differently -Different kinds of fatigue: peripheral (muscular), central (nervous system), mental, and general -Managing fatigue through training: repeatable training weeks vs. two weeks hard, one week easy -Assessing fatigue with objective and subjective measures (perceived fatigue, motivation, RPE, performance, heart rate, HRV, etc.) -When and how should you adjust training (or lifestyle factors) for fatigue? How do you know when enough is enough? SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts204/ 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: Non-functional overreaching with Cyril Schmit | EP#159 Introducing elite triathlete and Scientific Triathlon coach James Teagle | EP#161 Scientific Triathlon coach Lachlan Kerin | EP#192 Base training: off-season do's and dont's with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201 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. 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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat

Oct 17, 2019 • 20min
Q&A #56 - Running a marathon in preparation for an Ironman; 20-minute FTP-test vs. Ramp FTP-test
Q&A #56 - Running a marathon in preparation for an Ironman; 20-minute FTP-test vs. Ramp FTP-test Is it beneficial to run a marathon in preparation for an Ironman? Which FTP-test is better: a 20-minute test or a ramp test such as the one by TrainerRoad? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Scientific Triathlon Training Zones Calculator 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.
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