That Triathlon Show

Beginner Tip 26 - How many weeks do you need to train for a race? On this week's episode:   How long should you train for your first ever triathlon? The difference between general preparation and specific preparation How long should you train for longer races?   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Beginner Tip 7 - Training for a Sprint Distance Triathlon Beginner Tip 8 - Training for an Olympic Distance Triathlon Beginner Tip 2 - Do I Have To Do a Sprint Triathlon First?     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.

Explore the correlation between running form and performance with key variables impacting running economy. Learn how specific parameters like braking, vertical oscillation, stride rate, and posture affect performance. Discover insights on enhancing running efficiency through consistent pelvis velocity and lower limb angles.

Beginner Tip 25 - 4 Ways to Use Hills in Training. On this week's episode:   Aerobic endurance workouts Muscular endurance workouts VO2max workouts Neuromuscular training   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Algarve Training Camp That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Beginner Tip 24 - Getting Started with Interval Training Beginner Tip 21 - 5 Tips for Pacing your Workouts 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!      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.

Brett Amos, an Australian age-group triathlete, shares his inspiring journey from struggling in his initial swim to aspiring for the 70.3 Worlds. He discusses the vital role of swim video analysis and training with a squad, which transformed his performance. Brett reflects on balancing training with family life, using 'invisible training' to fit workouts into his busy schedule. He offers valuable tips to age-groupers looking to improve, emphasizing the importance of structured coaching and consistent practice in achieving significant progress.

Beginner Tip 24 - Getting Started with Interval Training. On this week's episode:   Who should and shouldn't do intervals? How do you structure your training week to include intervals? How do you structure and progress the interval workouts themselves?   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Algarve Training Camp That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Beginner Tip 6 - Slow and steady endurance or hard intervals? Interval Training – Science and Application part 1 with Paul Laursen | EP#128 Interval Training – Science and Application part 2 with Paul Laursen | EP#129 The Great Debate: Intensity vs. Volume | EP#16 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!      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.

In this engaging discussion, AJ Johnson, a seasoned coach at D3 Multisport, shares his expertise on optimizing triathlon training for various time commitments. He offers insights into structuring training for 5 to 25 hours a week, emphasizing the importance of balancing swimming, cycling, and running. AJ highlights effective strategies like brick workouts and personalized hydration, while also stressing the need for gradual intensity increase, injury prevention, and long-term commitment for success in endurance sports.

Beginner Tip 23 - Open Water Swim Training. On this week's episode:   Being comfortable in the open water Open water skills development Open water swim fitness training     LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Beginner Tip 3 - Troubleshooting Swim Technique and Swim Training All That Triathlon Show swimming episodes on one page       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.

Paul Newsome coaches thousands of triathletes and open water swimmers every year through his company Swim Smooth with its local squad in Perth, through international courses and clinics, and as a coach education consultant for British Triathlon. This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Paul.   IN THIS INTERVIEW YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What types of swim workouts triathletes should include in their swim training -What a typical weekly swim training structure might look like for triathletes -The case for focusing on your threshold speed / Critical Swim Speed (CSS) -Progression over periodisation -Swim technique: different strokes for different folks -Swim training equipment and toys you should be using-   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts133/   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!    LINKS AND RESOURCES: * All That Triathlon Show swimming episodes on one single page * Swimsmooth's website * Rhythm, Timing And Stroke Rate In Swimming (Swim Smooth article) * The Swim Smooth Stroke Rate Ramp Test (Swim Smooth article) * Paul's book "Swim Smooth - The Complete Coaching System For Swimmers And Triathletes" * Critical Swim Speed (CSS) 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.

Paul Newsome coaches thousands of triathletes and open water swimmers every year through his company Swim Smooth with its local squad in Perth, through international courses and clinics, and as a coach education consultant for British Triathlon. This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Paul.   IN THIS INTERVIEW YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What types of swim workouts triathletes should include in their swim training -What a typical weekly swim training structure might look like for triathletes -The case for focusing on your threshold speed / Critical Swim Speed (CSS) -Progression over periodisation -Swim technique: different strokes for different folks -Swim training equipment and toys you should be using-   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts133/   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!    LINKS AND RESOURCES: * All That Triathlon Show swimming episodes on one single page * Swimsmooth's website * Rhythm, Timing And Stroke Rate In Swimming (Swim Smooth article) * The Swim Smooth Stroke Rate Ramp Test (Swim Smooth article) * Paul's book "Swim Smooth - The Complete Coaching System For Swimmers And Triathletes" * Critical Swim Speed (CSS) 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.comor connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Beginner Tip 22 - Dealing with shift work and irregular schedules (plus a Strength Training question). On this week's episode:   How to deal with shift work, when you never know if you'll feel great or completely dead How to incorporate strength training in your program without draining yourself for other workouts   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Beginner Training Plans Coaching Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide 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!      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.