

That Triathlon Show
Mikael Eriksson
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

May 18, 2017 • 52min
Improve your swimming and start laughing at the water with Kevin Koskella | EP#24

May 15, 2017 • 46min
Run like sub-4 minute miler and pro triathlete Sean Jefferson | EP#23
Learn how to improve your running from one of the fastest runners in the sport of triathlon. Sean Jefferson is a former professional mid-distance runner with a mile personal best of 3:56. Injuries forced him to quit running, and instead, he ended up becoming a professional triathlete. We also talk about how to get started swimming and improve quickly when you have absolutely no swimming background, just like Sean when he first started out. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -The type of run training Sean suggest triathletes do for best results -Whether you should focus on run technique or not -How to become a fast swimmer quickly when you have no background in swimming -Sean's background and story, growing up as a runner, turning pro, and then switching to triathlon LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

May 11, 2017 • 47min
Performance nutrition for triathletes with Steph Saullo | EP#22
When it comes to nutrition, there are some overarching principles that are true for almost everybody, but there's no one-size-fits-all approach to optimizing performance through nutrition. Steph Saullo (MS, RD, LDN), registered dietitian at Ritter Sports Performance and host of the Performance Nutrition Summit empowers people to learn how to make the best nutrition-based choices for themselves and their goals. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -Performance nutrition for triathletes - how to set up a healthy eating foundation in your day to day life. -Once you have a healthy eating foundation in place, how can you optimize your nutrition and take it to the next level? -How should you fuel before, during, and after workouts? -What supplements might be a good idea to take, and which supplements should you avoid? -Nutrition myths and fads - what's working and what's just marketing hype and misconceptions? LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

May 8, 2017 • 50min
Mission "Grow Triathlon" with USAT president Barry Siff | EP#21

May 4, 2017 • 30min
Masters Athletes: How to minimize performance declines for the aging triathlete | EP#20
Let's face it, at some point in your triathlon career, you will face an inevitable decline in endurance performance due to age. But how big a decline it is and at what point it happens is in your control to a much greater extent than you may think. Today we discuss just how you can minimize that performance decline as a masters triathlete. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -What are typical endurance performance changes for masters athletes? -What are the main physiological and non-physiological reasons for these reductions in performance? -What should you do and what should you not do to counteract these changes? -Endurance training, strength training, nutrition and hydration for masters triathletes. LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

May 1, 2017 • 26min
Improve your triathlon running and give duathlons a go with Eric Schwartz | EP#19

Apr 27, 2017 • 34min
Open water swimming: training and racing tips with coach Brenton Ford | EP#18

Apr 24, 2017 • 51min
Brain training and psychobiology of endurance performance with professor Samuele Marcora | EP#17

Apr 20, 2017 • 20min
The Great Debate: Intensity vs. Volume | EP#16

Apr 17, 2017 • 41min