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We “Power rank” our favourite swim sessions. Some of these might not be favourites in the moment of doing them, but they most definitely are when it comes to the results they deliver in terms of improving your triathlon swimming! If you’re looking for some fresh ideas and perspectives to boost your swimming, this one is for you. Expect to find some bread and butter sets that have stood the test of time, but also some sets you had probably neither heard of nor thought of, but that work wonders. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/677/LINKS AND RESOURCES: All swimming related episodesWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes related to sswimming: Triathlon Base Training Series 2 – SwimmingBeginner Series 5 – Swimming for Beginner TriathletesArild Tveiten – from triathlon to swimming, and reflections on Paris 2024 | EP#458Technique improvement and swim training for triathletes with Brenton Ford | EP#320Open water swim training with Olympic gold medal coach Marcel Wouda | EP#246Swim Types and Fault Fixers with Swim Smooth’s Paul Newsome | EP#188You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two swim sets that will elevate your triathlon swimming - one Ironman specific set, and one brutal but amazingly effective VO2max set. These two sets are number 4 on the "Power Rankings" top-five of Jack and Mikael, respectively. The full rankings will be available in the episode "Power Rankings - Our top five sessions to improve your triathlon swimming" (release date 15th of January 2025). TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CLIP: LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the final instalment of our Triathlon Base Training Series, Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens discuss how to think about strength training, nutrition and diet in the context of your base training phase. We then finish things off with a listener Q&A. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/base5/LINKS AND RESOURCES: coaching profile InstagramTriathlon Base Training Series 1 – How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summerTriathlon Base Training Series 2 – SwimmingTriathlon Base Training Series 3 – CyclingTriathlon Base Training Series 4 – RunningWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes related to strength training, nutrition and diet: Strength training for endurance performance with Richard Blagrove, PhD | EP#292Strength coach Erin Carson | EP#367Matt Pendola | EP#387Injury prevention, strength training, and running biomechanics with Eoin Everard, PhD | EP#336The Performance Chef – Alan Murchison | EP#366Nutrition for endurance and ultra-endurance athletes with Trent Stellingwerff, PhD | EP#265Nutrition and hydration best practices with Monique Ryan, RD | EP#471You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & HydrationFuel & Hydration Planner NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This clip is an excerpt from the episode "Triathlon Base Training Series 5 - Strength Training, Nutrition & Diet, and Listener Q&A" (release date 8th of January 2026). TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CLIP: LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michele Zanini, PhD, returns to the That Triathlon Show to discuss his latest research on the topic of durability. We also broaden the discussion to include the most up to date research findings on durability from the broader sports science community. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/673/LINKS AND RESOURCES: ResearchGateMichele Zanini (part 1) | EP#393Michele Zanini (part 2) | EP#394Including sprint training in cycling – training responses and peformance improvements with Nicki Winfield Almquist, PhD | EP#300Nitrate loading, marathons, and endurance sports science with prof. Andy Jones | EP#187Cycling training methods from the WorldTour with Stephen Barrett, Head Coach of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale and coach of Felix GallThe Physiology of the World Record Holder for the Women's MarathonLong-Term Development of Training Characteristics and Performance-Determining Factors in Elite/International and World-Class Endurance Athletes: A Scoping ReviewLong-Term Development of Training Characteristics and Physiological Determinants in World-Leading and Medal-Winning Female Cross-Country Skiers: A Three Decade Comparative AnalysisAerobic Energy Turnover and Exercise Economy Profile During Race Simulation in a World-Record-Breaking Male Full-Distance TriathleteDurability of Parameters Associated With Endurance Running in MarathonersFemale athlete surveyLinkedIn PostUniversity portalWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes related to sports and triathlon science: Bent Rønnestad, PhD | EP#386Training characteristics of world class distance runners with Øyvind Sandbakk, PhD | EP#363Rune Kjøsen Talsnes, PhD | EP#427Gabriele Gallo, PhD – The Science of Cycling Performance | EP#441You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen Barrett is a cycling coach from Ireland, working as the head coach of the UCI WorldTour team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, and coaching several of the riders on the team personally, including GC contender Felix Gall. In this interview we discuss the inner workings of a WorldTour team, and a lot of nuts and bolts training topics right from the top of the world of professional cycling. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/672/LINKS AND RESOURCES: website Instagram YoutubeIncluding sprint training in cycling – training responses and peformance improvements with Nicki Winfield Almquist, PhD | EP#300Tour de Physiology: The Exceptional Power Outputs and VO2 of Climbing in the Tour de FrancePebbles of Perception: How a Few Good Choices make All the DifferenceWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Anna Kiesenhofer – Olympic Champion | EP#454Luca Zenti – UAE Team ADQ coach on Tour de France Femmes and bike training for triathletes | EP#469John Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe – cycling coach and bike fitter | EP#465Dajo Sanders, PhD | EP#384You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Improving your running performance as a triathlete starts with a good and well-structured base training phase. Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens talk you through their methods, and how you can apply these methods to make 2026 your best running year yet! HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/base4/LINKS AND RESOURCES: coaching profile InstagramTriathlon Base Training Series 1 – How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summerTriathlon Base Training Series 2 – SwimmingTriathlon Base Training Series 3 – CyclingRunning Writings Wind Adjusted calculatorWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Modern marathon training principles and preparation with running coach John DavisJohn Davis – Coaching, physiology, and running calculators | EP#464David Roche – The training and racing strategy behind his epic Leadville 100 course record | EP#444Michele Zanini (part 2) | EP#394Run training load, biomechanics, and injury risk with Max Paquette, PhD | EP#321You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solveig Løvseth returns to That Triathlon Show as Ironman World Champion after an epic showdown in Kona this October! In this interview we discuss how the race panned out for her, her strategy going into the race, her training leading up to the race and lots more. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/670/LINKS AND RESOURCES: InstagramWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Solveig Løvseth – Olympian and the fastest Ironman debut in history | EP#466Jelle Geens – Ironman 70.3 World Champion, three-time Olympian | EP#470How Norway became a triathlon powerhouse with head coach Arild Tveiten | EP#154Arild Tveiten – coach of Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes on triathlon training the Norwegian way | EP#223Olympic gold medal training and preparation with Arild Tveiten | EP#304Arild Tveiten – from triathlon to swimming, and reflections on Paris 2024 | EP#458You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you want to level up your cycling this off-season? Then this episode is a must-listen, with detailed and practical guidance for your bike training during the base training phase, presented by Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/base3/LINKS AND RESOURCES: coaching profile InstagramTriathlon Base Training Series 1 – How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summerTriathlon Base Training Series 2 – SwimmingAero.chatWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Including sprint training in cycling – training responses and performance improvements with Nicki Winfield Almquist, PhD | EP#300John Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe – cycling coach and bike fitter | EP#465Anna Kiesenhofer – Olympic Champion | EP#454Q&A on bike training | EP#381You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link NordVPNhttps://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLON Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What should triathlon swim training look like in the off-season? Big volume, lots of technique work, high intensity focus, controlled threshold progressions, or something else entirely? Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens discuss best practices for what to focus on in your swimming during the base training period. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/base2/LINKS AND RESOURCES: coaching profile InstagramTriathlon Base Training Series 1 – How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summerWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Swim Types and Fault Fixers with Swim Smooth’s Paul Newsome | EP#188Paul Newsome | EP#389Technique improvement and swim training for triathletes with Brenton Ford | EP#320Triathlon swim training with Russ Barber | EP#310You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mika Noodt is ranked second in the T100 World Tour standings (with two races to go), has four T100 podiums so far in 2025, and has multiple Ironman 70.3 and Challenge Family wins and podiums on his resume. In this interview we discuss Mika's training in great detail, get into the specific dynamics of racing in T100 races, and we even discuss how Mika might have ended up being a Formula 1 driver rather than a triathlete if circumstances had allowed. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/667/LINKS AND RESOURCES: InstagramWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Jelle Geens – Ironman 70.3 World Champion, three-time Olympian | EP#470Craig Kirkwood | EP#421Solveig Løvseth – Olympian and the fastest Ironman debut in history | EP#466You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How should you train in your "base training" phase? Long slow distance? Reverse periodisation? Lots of gym work? Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens discuss best practices of base training for triathletes. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/base1/LINKS AND RESOURCES: coaching profile InstagramWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? This is the first episode of a series of episodes all focused on triathlon base training. So stay tuned for upcoming episodes to get more information on this topic. In the meantime, I think some of the greats of high performance coaching in triathlon have a lot of good things to say about training in general that also applies to the base training phase for amateur triathletes. Give these episodes a listen: Dan Lorang – coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172Arild Tveiten – coach of Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes on triathlon training the Norwegian way | EP#223How Norway became a triathlon powerhouse with head coach Arild Tveiten | EP#154You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn how to get your running off to a flying start when you're new to triathlon. We'll discuss run training principles to build fitness and make running less hard, basic technique and skills, how to stay injury free, and more. All actionable, practical advice that you can implement in your triathlon training program. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/beginner7/LINKS AND RESOURCES: All running related episodes on That Triathlon ShowWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode and have missed any of the previous installments of this series, be sure to give them a listen: Beginner Series 1 – Introduction to TriathlonBeginner Series 2 – Selecting your first triathlonBeginner Series 3 – Gear and EquipmentBeginner Series 4 – Training structure and key principlesBeginner Series 5 – Swimming for Beginner TriathletesBeginner Series 6 – Cycling for beginner triathletesYou can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solveig Løvseth is the new Ironman World Champion from Kona 2025. This is a rerun of an interview conducted about three months before the race in Kona, where we discuss Solveig's training in great detail (including a sample training week and specific power numbers!), what she's changed since moving from shot-course to Ironman, her background in short-course triathlon, and lots more. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: ORIGINAL EPISODE AND SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts466/LINKS AND RESOURCES: InstagramWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: How Norway became a triathlon powerhouse with head coach Arild Tveiten | EP#154Arild Tveiten – coach of Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes on triathlon training the Norwegian way | EP#223Olympic gold medal training and preparation with Arild Tveiten | EP#304Arild Tveiten – from triathlon to swimming, and reflections on Paris 2024 | EP#458You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Running your best marathon is about more than just logging miles. In this episode, I’m joined by running coach and author John Davis to dive deep into the periodisation, workouts, and science of marathon preparation and running performance. You can expect plenty of actionable takeaways whether you’re targeting your first marathon, chasing a Boston qualifier, or even thinking about bringing some marathon training principles to your triathlon training. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts472/LINKS AND RESOURCES: Marathon Excellence for EveryoneRunning WritingsAll of John's calculatorsWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: John Davis – Coaching, physiology, and running calculators | EP#464Q&A on run training (part 1) | EP#385Q&A on run training (part 2) | EP#388Michele Zanini (part 2)David Roche – The training and racing strategy behind his epic Leadville 100 course record | EP#444You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon websitecontact formNewsletterInstagramcoachingtraining planstraining campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & HydrationFuel & Hydration Plannerthis link Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn how to develop your cycling skills, build bike fitness, and all of the things you didn't realise you need to know about cycling. All actionable, practical advice to help you get started with your triathlon cycling. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/beginner6/LINKS AND RESOURCES: Rachael Maney, National Director of Bike Law | EP#436Bike maintenance 101 and become your own mechanic with Jimmy Seear | EP#115All bike-related episodes on That Triathlon ShowWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode and have missed any of the previous installments of this series, be sure to give them a listen: Beginner Series 1 – Introduction to TriathlonBeginner Series 2 – Selecting your first triathlonBeginner Series 3 – Gear and EquipmentBeginner Series 4 – Training structure and key principlesBeginner Series 5 – Swimming for Beginner TriathletesYou can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monique Ryan is a registered dietitian specializing in endurance sports, working with athletes across many different sports from beginner level to Olympians. She is also the author of the book Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes (already on its 4th edition). In this interview with Monique we discuss many of the most commonly asked questions and problems that triathletes and endurance athletes face. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts471/LINKS AND RESOURCES: website InstagramSports Nutrition for Endurance AthletesWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: The Performance Chef – Alan Murchison | EP#366Carbohydrates – science and practice with Tim Podlogar, PhD | EP#354RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports) with Margo Mountjoy | EP#233Energy availability with José Areta, PhD | EP#378James Moran | EP#404You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you improve your swim as a beginner triathlete? That's the topic of conversation of this Beginner Series episode. You'll get actionable advice and without any fluff or distractions, so you can focus on what really matters for improving your swimming. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/beginner5/LINKS AND RESOURCES: Effortless Swimming Youtube ChannelAll swim-related episodes on That Triathlon ShowWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode and have missed any of the previous installments of this series, be sure to give them a listen: Beginner Series 1 – Introduction to TriathlonBeginner Series 2 – Selecting your first triathlonBeginner Series 3 – Gear and EquipmentBeginner Series 4 – Training structure and key principlesYou can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link

Jelle Geens is the reigning Ironman 70.3 World Champion, a three-time Olympian, and has multiple big wins across the World Triathlon Championship Series, T100 World Tour and Ironman 70.3 on his resume. We discuss Jelle's training in great detail in this episode, and we also cover other bits and pieces like his new training environment on the Gold Coast, how his training and life have changed since having a daughter, and tourism tips for Belgium. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: NEW BASE TRAINING PLANS - 60% LAUNCH DISCOUNT We have just launched a set of brand new base training plans. There is a low-volume (7 hours per week average), mid-volume (10 h/wk) and high-volume (14 h/wk) version available. For a limited time only, until the 31st of August 2025, these plans are available on a massive discount of 60%, meaning you can purchase a plan for 30$ instead of the regular price of 75$. Use the code "BASE1" at checkout to apply this discount code. The plans are only available on TrainingPeaks. You can learn more about each of the plans (and purchase them, if you so desire) through the links below. Low-volume Base Training PlanMid-volume Base Training PlanHigh-volume Base Training PlanDETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts470/LINKS AND RESOURCES: Instagram PTO World TriathlonWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172Joel Filliol | EP#409Solveig Løvseth - Olympian and the fastest Ironman debut in history | EP#466Frederic Funk | EP#380You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link NEW BASE TRAINING PLANS - 60% LAUNCH DISCOUNT We have just launched a set of brand new base training plans. There is a low-volume (7 hours per week average), mid-volume (10 h/wk) and high-volume (14 h/wk) version available. For a limited time only, until the 31st of August 2025, these plans are available on a massive discount of 60%, meaning you can purchase a plan for 30$ instead of the regular price of 75$. Use the code "BASE1" at checkout to apply this discount code. The plans are only available on TrainingPeaks. You can learn more about each of the plans (and purchase them, if you so desire) through the links below. Low-volume Base Training PlanMid-volume Base Training PlanHigh-volume Base Training Plan

Luca Zenti is a coach and data analyst for the UCI Women's WorldTour team UAE Team ADQ, and a triathlon coach working with Kate Waugh, Gregory Barnaby, Seth Rider and Max Stapley. In this interview, we discuss the training and the (ever-increasing) race demands in women's cycling, as well as bike training for triathletes, with examples from Kate Waugh's and Gregory Barnaby's preparation for T100 London. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: NEW BASE TRAINING PLANS - 60% LAUNCH DISCOUNT We have just launched a set of brand new base training plans. There is a low-volume (7 hours per week average), mid-volume (10 h/wk) and high-volume (14 h/wk) version available. For a limited time only, until the 31st of August 2025, these plans are available on a massive discount of 60%, meaning you can purchase a plan for 30$ instead of the regular price of 75$. Use the code "BASE1" at checkout to apply this discount code. The plans are only available on TrainingPeaks. You can learn more about each of the plans (and purchase them, if you so desire) through the links below. Low-volume Base Training PlanMid-volume Base Training PlanHigh-volume Base Training PlanDETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts469/LINKS AND RESOURCES: InstagramEndure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human PerformanceEndurance Training - Science and Practice (2nd edition)WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT? If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Anna Kiesenhofer – Olympic Champion | EP#454Dajo Sanders, PhD | EP#384John Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe – cycling coach and bike fitter | EP#465You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc. You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: Scientific Triathlon website contact form Newsletter Instagram coaching training plans training campsHOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration Fuel & Hydration Planner this link NEW BASE TRAINING PLANS - 60% LAUNCH DISCOUNT We have just launched a set of brand new base training plans. There is a low-volume (7 hours per week average), mid-volume (10 h/wk) and high-volume (14 h/wk) version available. For a limited time only, until the 31st of August 2025, these plans are available on a massive discount of 60%, meaning you can purchase a plan for 30$ instead of the regular price of 75$. Use the code "BASE1" at checkout to apply this discount code. The plans are only available on TrainingPeaks. You can learn more about each of the plans (and purchase them, if you so desire) through the links below. Low-volume Base Training PlanMid-volume Base Training PlanHigh-volume Base Training Plan