That Triathlon Show

Beginner Tip 31 - Training zones and workout types 101. On this week's episode:   Low-intensity (Zone 1 and Z2) workouts: recovery and aerobic endurance Moderate intensity (Zone 3 and low Z4) workouts: tempo, sweet spot, and sub-threshold High-intensity (mid-Z4 and Z5) workouts: threshold and VO2max Anaerobic and sprint training workouts (Z6+)   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Training plan, coaching, and product bundle GIVEAWAY Training Zones part 1: Swimming | EP#27 Training Zones part 2: Cycling | EP#29 Training Zones part 3: Running | EP#30 How to drink when you're running - Precision Hydration blog post     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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.      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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Professor David Behm has published multiple studies on the topic of foam rolling. In this interview he gives a complete overview of the scientific evidence in foam rolling and its practical implications in terms of protocols, use cases and what sorts of benefits triathletes can expect from foam rolling.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The benefits of foam rolling for triathletes and athletes in general -Foam rolling and its impact on range of motion and recovery -Protocols for foam rolling: when should you roll and how much is needed -Different rollers: do you really need a hard and painful roller? -A summary of the scientific evidence on static stretching    SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts141/   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! August 2018 promo - get 20% off your order with the code TTS20!    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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: David's ResearchGate profile Podcast episodes and blog posts on strength training  Performance Health   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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Beginner Tip 30 - Managing Run Training For Injury Prone Triathletes. On this week's episode:   Hiking, cross-country skiing, and other endurance cross-training modalities  Weight lifting, functional strength and other non-endurance cross-training modalities Make whatever running you can do high-quality, hard workouts if possible   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Injury prevention and recovery methods for triathletes with Nate Koch | EP#114 The Triathlete's Strength Training Formula | EP#81     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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.      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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Carson Christen is a sport scientist and professional endurance coach with Trisutto. We discuss the Trisutto approach to triathlon training and its components, including specific aspects of swimming, biking, running, strength training and nutrition.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: An overview of Trisutto's training philosophy A typical training week based on this approach for an age-group triathlete Specific aspects of training for the swim, including focusing on "quality strokes" and the use of tools Specific aspects of training for the bike, including low-cadence work and MMM-workouts Specific aspects of training for the run, including strength-based running, form and posture.  Carson's take on strength training and nutrition Common mistakes age-group triathletes make and how to avoid them   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts140/   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! August 2018 promo - get 20% off your order with the code TTS20!    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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: Carson's coaching profile on Trisutto Carson's Twitter profile Trisutto website   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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Beginner Tip 29 - Metrics You Should Be Tracking. On this week's episode:   Process metrics - compliance, volume, and distribution Performance metrics - race results and placements, benchmark and key workout performance Metrics you should not worry about - TSS, CTL and the PMC in general, distances, volume (!)   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching The Beginner's Guide to Training Plans | EP#84 Training Zones part 1: Swimming | EP#27 Training Zones part 2: Cycling | EP#29 Training Zones part 3: Running | EP#30     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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.      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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Do you know how to deliberately structure your interval workouts to achieve specific physiological outcomes and maximise the benefits of the hard work you put in? If not, it's time to get started, and this episode will be your guide.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The importance of time at VO2max and how much of it do you need? -Using long intervals to the best effect and optimising their structure -Using short intervals to the best effect and optimising their structure -How to manipulate interval duration, modality and intensity to achieve a desired workout nature -How to manipulate recovery interval duration, modality and intensity to achieve a desired workout nature   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts139/   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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: - Interval Training - Science and Application part 1 with Paul Laursen | EP#128 - Interval Training - Science and Application part 2 with Paul Laursen | EP#129 - Interval Training, Solutions to the Programming Puzzle : Part I: Cardiopulmonary Emphasis. - Interval Training, Solutions to the Programming Puzzle : Part II: Anaerobic Energy, Neuromuscular Load and Practical Applications. - Scientific Triathlon training camp in the Algarve, Portugal, 20-27 Ocotber 2018 - McMillan Running Calculator   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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Beginner Tip 28 - Triathlon Hydration Fundamentals. On this week's episode:   Day to day hydration and monitoring your hydration status Hydration in races and workouts Hydration pre-loading for races and workouts Rehydrating after races and workouts   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Hydration, sodium and cramping with Andy Blow | EP#49 How to tell if you’re dehydrated - Precision Hydration article How to hydrate properly during a triathlon - Precision Hydration article How to START hydrated and why that's so important - Precision Hydration article How to rehydrate quickly and improve your recovery - Precision Hydration article     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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.      RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. 

In this engaging conversation, Stephen Cheung, a Brock University professor and expert in environmental ergonomics, delves into the intricacies of heat adaptation for triathlons. He explains how heat drastically impacts endurance performance and shares effective strategies to mitigate its effects. Listeners will learn about the optimal timing for heat adaptation training, practical hydration tips, and the importance of pre-cooling tactics. Cheung's insights provide invaluable guidance for athletes preparing for races in scorching conditions.

Beginner Tip 27 - Triathlon Nutrition Fundamentals. On this week's episode:   Eat everything Eat quality Eat enough and with enough frequency Do not focus on macro-nutrients Supplements Sports nutrition products   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Beginner Tip 12 - Training when overweight and how to lose weight Triathlon Nutrition: Calories, Carbs, Fats, and Proteins - part 1 | EP#94 Triathlon Nutrition: Calories, Carbs, Fats, and Proteins - part 2 | EP#95 Nutrition before, during and after workouts | EP#100 Body composition and how to get to your triathlon race weight | EP#113 "The Endurance Diet" by Matt Fitzgerald "Salt Sugar Fat" by Michael Moss How to drink when you're running - Precision Hydration blog post     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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.      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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Erin Carson is a strength and conditioning coach (and a top age-group triathlete herself) in Boulder, where she works with some of the best triathletes in the world, including Flora Duffy, Mirinda Carfrae, and Tim O'Donnell. She discusses how to work on mobility, stability, and strength, in order to be faster, stronger, and healthier, all leading to improved triathlon performance.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What a typical session in the gym (of at most 45 minutes) might look like -Exercises and methods to improve mobility of the ankles, hips, and shoulders -Exercises and methods to improve core stability -Exercises and methods to improve and maintain strength -What aspects of mobility, stability and strength can be generalised to all triathletes, and where might you need individual assessments   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts137/   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 THATTRIATHLONSHOW.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: -ECFit Boulder website -Triathlon Strength Training resource page on scientifictriathlon.com -Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide -The Triathlete's Strength Training Formula | EP#81 -ECFit Boulder app - Appstore -ECFit Boulder app - Google Play -Scientific Triathlon training camp in the Algarve, Portugal, 20-27 Ocotber 2018   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.comor connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.