That Triathlon Show

Take the TTS LISTENER SURVEY HERE ! Or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://forms.gle/HEN7RJUHneZVNrm3A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn about the interval session that takes traditional long intervals (e.g. 4 x 5 minutes) and optimises it for more time near VO2max (and by extension, more training...

Take the TTS LISTENER SURVEY HERE ! Or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://forms.gle/HEN7RJUHneZVNrm3A ------------------------------------ Gordo Byrn is a former investment banker turned professional triathlete at a later stage in life without an endurance sports background. He podiumed at Ironman New Zealand and Ironman Canada, and also became Ultraman World Champion. To...

Take the TTS LISTENER SURVEY HERE ! Or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://forms.gle/HEN7RJUHneZVNrm3A ------------------------------------ Gordo Byrn, investment banker turned professional triathlete and multiple Ironman podium finisher, discusses how to manage training load and fatigue.  The full episode (an almost two-hour long episode!) will be available in the episode...

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...

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).  TOPIC...

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:  How should you periodise your strength training in the base training phase? Does effective strength training require g...

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:  The importance of strength training for injury prevention and management Common misconceptions (stretching vs. strength training) Periodisation of strength training Typical session frequency and dura...

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:  How long runs and running volume impact durability of running economy The difference in physiological deterioration aft...

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.   HIGHL...

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:  How to progress run volume The importance of the long run Should your endurance running b...

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:  Life a month and a bit after becoming the Ironman World Champion How much of Solveig's race strategy was pr...

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:  Key training principles for cycling in the off-season What types of workouts do we recommend for this time of yea...

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:  When, why and how to work on...

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 ra...

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:  General performance capacity is the cake, specific training is the icing. During base training we work on general performance capacity ("ge...

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:  Rule number one in running: don't get injured (and...

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...

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 ma...

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:  Essential cycling skills and bike handling for beginners How to build bike fitness Example bike workouts Common beginner mistakes to avoid Equipment:...

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...

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:  The fundamentals of swim technique, how to improve your technique, and common mistakes to avoid How to use drills...

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...

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 L...

Joe Warne, PhD, is a researcher at the Technological University Dublin. Joe is a main driver behind the Sports Science Replication Centre, that aims to replicate studies in the field of sports science to critically evaluate the quality and validity of the research. Joe and his team recently published a large-scale study showing that only 28% of randomly selected studies could be replicated, which...

In part 4 of the Beginner Series, we discuss training structure and key principles. After listening to this episode, you'll already be able to write a basic training plan for yourself. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:  Eight key training principles for beginner triathletes How to structure your training week Frequency, duration and intensity Distributing time between swimming, biking and running Micro-,...