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: 

 * Stephen's training principles and coaching methodology
 * Periodisation strategies and training through race blocks
 * Tapering for important one-day races like the classics and for Grand Tours
 * The importance of VO2max-training
 * Indoor training, altitude training, training for durability, torque training, and more...
 * Advice for amateur cyclists and triathletes
 * The coaching structure in Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, and Stephen's role as head coach
 * The development pathway from U19 to U23 to WorldTour 

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. 
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at https://scientifictriathlon.com/672/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/670/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale website [https://decathlonag2rlamondialeteam.com/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/decathlonag2rlamondiale], and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/%40decathlonag2rlamondialeteam]
 * Including sprint training in cycling – training responses and peformance improvements with Nicki Winfield Almquist, PhD | EP#300 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts300/]
 * Tour de Physiology: The Exceptional Power Outputs and VO2 of Climbing in the Tour de France [https://www.jsc-journal.com/index.php/JSC/article/view/1054/854] - Ole Kristian Berg 2025
 * Pebbles of Perception: How a Few Good Choices make All the Difference [https://www.amazon.com/Pebbles-Perception-Good-Choices-Difference/dp/1502458578] - book by Laurence Endersen

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes:

 * Anna Kiesenhofer – Olympic Champion | EP#454 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts454/]
 * Luca Zenti – UAE Team ADQ coach on Tour de France Femmes and bike training for triathletes | EP#469 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts469/]
 * John Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe – cycling coach and bike fitter | EP#465 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts465/]
 * Dajo Sanders, PhD | EP#384 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts384/]

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/qa/], TTS Thursday episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/ttst/], and Beginner Tips episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/]. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: 

 * The Scientific Triathlon website [https://scientifictriathlon.com/] is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do
 * Contact us through our

Cycling training methods from the WorldTour with Stephen Barrett, Head Coach of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale and coach of Felix Gall

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 be done in Zone 1 or in Zone 2 as a triathlete?
 * How to execute threshold and VO2max-sessions, and what is the place for each of these in the off-season for t
 * Using hills, varied surfaces, and treadmills to improve your running
 * How to build the strength required for fast running off the bike in triathlon
 * How to improve your running economy
 * Running drills and biomechanics work
 * ...and Jack's "Surprise Segment": adjusting training to external conditions (weather etc.)

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. 
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/base4/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base4/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Jack's coaching profile [https://scientifictriathlon.com/jack/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackhutchens/]
 * Triathlon Base Training Series 1 – How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summer [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base1/]
 * Triathlon Base Training Series 2 – Swimming [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base2/]
 * Triathlon Base Training Series 3 – Cycling [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base3/]
 * Running Writings Wind Adjusted calculator [https://apps.runningwritings.com/wind-calculator/]

WHAT 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 Davis [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts472/] - this is an episode packed with seriously great advice for anybody who's planning on running a marathon
 * John Davis – Coaching, physiology, and running calculators | EP#464 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts464/] - great chat on the intersection of run training, physiology, and data
 * David Roche – The training and racing strategy behind his epic Leadville 100 course record | EP#444 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts444/] - David is an out-of-the-box thinker, and very inspirational, which makes this an extremely interesting and engaging listen
 * Michele Zanini (part 2) | EP#394 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts394/] - a detailed discussion on Renato Canova and his training methods, with somebody who actually worked alongside Renato Canova! 
 * Run training load, biomechanics, and injury risk with Max Paquette, PhD | EP#321 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts321/] - I referenced this episode in the chat with Jack, when talking about injury risk on different surfaces. There's lots of other interesting material in here as well. 

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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

Triathlon Base Training Series 4 - Running

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 pre-planned and focused on herself and her numbers, and how much was about adapting to the race dynamics?
 * A race report including the swim, bike and run segments
 * Dealing with the conditions on a hot day in Kona, including cooling and hydration strategies
 * Psychology and mindset, and how Solveig managed to push herself that little bit harder when the going got tough
 * Solveig's training block leading into Kona: altitude timing, training volume, Ironman-specific sessions and more
 * Details on Solveig's heat training protocols
 * Solveig's thoughts on the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella (where she finished 6th)

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. 
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at https://scientifictriathlon.com/670/

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Solveig's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/solveig_lovseth/]

WHAT 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#466 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts466/]
 * Jelle Geens – Ironman 70.3 World Champion, three-time Olympian | EP#470 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts470/]
 * How Norway became a triathlon powerhouse with head coach Arild Tveiten | EP#154 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts154/]
 * Arild Tveiten – coach of Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes on triathlon training the Norwegian way | EP#223 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts223/]
 * Olympic gold medal training and preparation with Arild Tveiten | EP#304 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts304/]
 * Arild Tveiten – from triathlon to swimming, and reflections on Paris 2024 | EP#458 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts458/]

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/qa/], TTS Thursday episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/ttst/], and Beginner Tips episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/]. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: 

 * The Scientific Triathlon website [https://scientifictriathlon.com/] is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do
 * Contact us through our contact form [https://scientifictriathlon.com/contact/] or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)
 * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://scientifictriathlon.com/newsletter/]
 * Follow us on

Ironman World Champion Solveig Løvseth on her race day strategy in Kona, her training block at altitude, heat training and more!

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 year?
 * How important is training volume on the bike?
 * Riding on different types of bikes, and riding indoors vs. outdoors
 * Bike fitting, aero testing, and position optimisation
 * Listener questions
 * ...and Jack's "Surprise Segment": goal setting in triathlon

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. 
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/base3/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base3/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Jack's coaching profile [https://scientifictriathlon.com/jack/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackhutchens/]
 * Triathlon Base Training Series 1 – How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summer [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base1/]
 * Triathlon Base Training Series 2 – Swimming [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base2/]
 * Aero.chat [https://aero.chat/about] - tool mentioned by Mikael in the episode

WHAT 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#300 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts300/] - this episode gives additional background as to why including sprints in your base training might be a good idea
 * John Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe – cycling coach and bike fitter | EP#465 [https://https//scientifictriathlon.com/tts465/] - some great thoughts here on both torque training and bike fitting, both of which where topics discussed in today's episode
 * Anna Kiesenhofer – Olympic Champion | EP#454 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts454/] - one of my favourite interviews of 2025! 
 * Q&A on bike training | EP#381 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts381/] - with Scientific Triathlon coaches Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/qa/], TTS Thursday episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/ttst/], and Beginner Tips episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/]. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: 

 * The Scientific Triathlon website [https://scientifictriathlon.com/] is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do
 * Contact us through our contact form [https://scientifictriathlon.com/contact/] or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)
 * Subscribe to our

Triathlon Base Training Series 3 - Cycling

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 your swim technique, and how to actually improve it
 * What types of swim workouts should you do in the base training phase?
 * How important is volume in swimming for age-group triathletes?
 * Which swim toys are useful and recommended at this time of year?
 * Strength training and mobility work
 * Preparing for open water swimming in the pool
 * Listener questions

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. 
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/base2/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base2/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Jack's coaching profile [https://scientifictriathlon.com/jack/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackhutchens/]
 * Triathlon Base Training Series 1 – How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summer [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base1/] - the first episode of this base training series

WHAT 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#188 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts188/] - a classic episode, introduction to swim archetypes
 * Paul Newsome | EP#389 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts389/] - round 2 with Paul
 * Technique improvement and swim training for triathletes with Brenton Ford | EP#320 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts320/] - the most well-known swim coach in triathlon (thanks to an incredible Youtube-channel) shares his wisdom on swimming
 * Triathlon swim training with Russ Barber | EP#310 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts310/] - Russ has worked with some of the best swimmers and triathlon swimmers in the UK, including Olympic gold medalists Georgia Taylor-Brown and Jess Learmonth and is a wealth of knowledge

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/qa/], TTS Thursday episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/ttst/], and Beginner Tips episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/]. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: 

 * The Scientific Triathlon website [https://scientifictriathlon.com/] is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do
 * Contact us through our contact form [https://scientifictriathlon.com/contact/] or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)
 * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://scientifictriathlon.com/newsletter/]
 * Follow us on

Triathlon Base Training Series 2 - Swimming

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: 

 * How Mika got into triathlon
 * A deep-dive into Mika's training, including key swimming, cycling and running sessions
 * His unconventional (you might say epic!) strength training blocks
 * A breakdown of a full week of triathlon training with Mika - from the lead-up to T100 Wollongong (where he finished 2nd)
 * The dynamics of racing on the T100 World Tour - what is the swim, bike and run like, and how does it compare to Ironman 70.3 races?
 * The pacing strategy Mika uses to maximise his performance in T100 races
 * Mika's decision to focus exclusively on the T100 series in 2025
 * A full Ironman in Mika's future?
 * Listener questions
 * ...and more!

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. Naturally, as great as they are, they do not cover absolutely everything in as great detail as we can do in a 45-90 minute podcast episode.  
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/667/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/667/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Mika's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mika.noodt/]

WHAT 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#470 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts470/] - Jelle is also coached by Ben Reszel, so it's interesting to see both the similarities and the differences in the training of these two athletes. And of course, Jelle and Mika are in a tight battle at the top of the T100 standings.
 * Craig Kirkwood | EP#421 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts421/] - Craig was until the end of the 2024 season the very longstanding coach of Hayden Wilde, one of Mika's main rivals in the T100 series. 
 * Solveig Løvseth – Olympian and the fastest Ironman debut in history | EP#466 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts466/] - another pro triathlete interview with one of the top performers from 2025

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/qa/], TTS Thursday episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/ttst/], and Beginner Tips episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/]. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: 

 * The Scientific Triathlon website [https://scientifictriathlon.com/] is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do
 * Contact us through our contact form [https://scientifictriathlon.com/contact/] or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to mu

Mika Noodt - Training deep-dive, racing the T100 World Tour, epic strength training routines and more!

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 ("general preparation")
 * The key pillar of the base training: building a stronger aerobic training base
 * How intensity plays a role in base training, and how your goal races and individual physiological characteristics impact the choice of intensity to focus on
 * What role does technique training, sprint training, and strength training play in a triathlete's base training?
 * How to incorporate low-key races into your base training.
 * Common mistakes amateur athletes make in their base phase triathlon training.

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. 
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/base1/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/base1/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Jack's coaching profile [https://scientifictriathlon.com/jack/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackhutchens/]

WHAT 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#175 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts175/]
 * World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts172/]
 * Arild Tveiten – coach of Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes on triathlon training the Norwegian way | EP#223 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts223/]
 * How Norway became a triathlon powerhouse with head coach Arild Tveiten | EP#154 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts154/]

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/qa/], TTS Thursday episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/ttst/], and Beginner Tips episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/]. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: 

 * The Scientific Triathlon website [https://scientifictriathlon.com/] is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do
 * Contact us through our contact form [https://scientifictriathlon.com/contact/] or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)
 * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://scientifictriathlon.com/newsletter/]
 * Follow

Triathlon Base Training Series 1 - How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summer

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 how to achieve this) 
 * Basic running skills and technique
 * How to build run fitness
 * Example run workouts
 * Should you be stretching, doing strength training, core work, etc.? 
 * Common beginner mistakes to avoid
 * Running shoes and other gear

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. 
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/beginner7/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner7/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * All running related episodes on That Triathlon Show [https://scientifictriathlon.com/category/running/]

WHAT 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 Triathlon [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner1/]
 * Beginner Series 2 – Selecting your first triathlon [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner2/]
 * Beginner Series 3 – Gear and Equipment [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner3/]
 * Beginner Series 4 – Training structure and key principles [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner4/]
 * Beginner Series 5 – Swimming for Beginner Triathletes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner5/]
 * Beginner Series 6 – Cycling for beginner triathletes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner6/]

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/qa/], TTS Thursday episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/ttst/], and Beginner Tips episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/]. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: 

 * The Scientific Triathlon website [https://scientifictriathlon.com/] is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do
 * Contact us through our contact form [https://scientifictriathlon.com/contact/] or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)
 * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://scientifictriathlon.com/newsletter/]
 * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scientifictriathlonhq/]
 * Learn more about our coaching [https://scientifictriathlon.com/coaching/], training plans [https://scientifictriathlon.com/plans/], and training camps [https://scientifictriathlon.com/training-camp-mallorca/]. We have something to offer for everybody from beginners to professionals. 

HOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? 

I really ap

Beginner Series 7 - Running for beginner triathletes

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: 

 * Solveig's entry into triathlon, her short-course career and her experience at the Paris Olympics
 * Will Solveig return to short-course triathlon for the LA Olympics? 
 * Solveig's take on Ironman Hamburg, and having the fastest Ironman debut in history
 * Training with Team Norway under the guidance of Mikal Iden
 * Solveig's training structure overall, and specifics across swim, bike and run
 * A breakdown of a full week of training in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid
 * VO2max, LT1 and LT2 and other quickfire stats

ORIGINAL EPISODE AND SHOWNOTES: 

 * This interview was originally published on the 18th of July as "Solveig Løvseth - Olympian and the fastest Ironman debut in history | EP#466"
 * You can find the shownotes for the original episode (this episode won't have shownotes) at www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts466/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts466/]
 * We have detailed shownotes for most of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. Naturally, as great as they are, they do not cover absolutely everything in as great detail as we can do in a 45-90 minute podcast episode.  

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Solveig's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/solveig_lovseth/]

WHAT 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#154 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts154/]
 * Arild Tveiten – coach of Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes on triathlon training the Norwegian way | EP#223 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts223/]
 * Olympic gold medal training and preparation with Arild Tveiten | EP#304 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts304/]
 * Arild Tveiten – from triathlon to swimming, and reflections on Paris 2024 | EP#458 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts458/]

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/qa/], TTS Thursday episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/ttst/], and Beginner Tips episodes [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/]. 

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[Rerun] Ironman World Champion Solveig Løvseth - Training and Performance Insights

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: 

 * John's five principles for marathon training success
 * How to use periodisation for optimal marathon results (and what it means for your training)
 * Creating your marathon training plan: structuring weeks, mileage, long runs, and key workouts
 * How to build the right base before shifting toward marathon specificity
 * When and how to integrate marathon-specific intensity into your training
 * Practical guidelines for setting and adjusting marathon race pace
 * Taper tactics: why less isn’t always more for marathoners
 * Canova inspired special blocks and double threshold training
 * Listener questions

DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: 

 * We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. Naturally, as great as they are, they do not cover absolutely everything in as great detail as we can do in a 45-90 minute podcast episode.  
 * The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts472/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts472/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Marathon Excellence for Everyone [https://marathonexcellence.com/] - John's brand new book
 * Running Writings [https://runningwritings.com/] - John's website
 * All of John's calculators [https://marathonexcellence.com/tools]

WHAT 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#464 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts464/] - John's previous appearance on That Triathlon Show, with more general running topics (less marathon-centric), and a special focus on some of the sceince and physiology of running, as well as John's excellent tools and calculators
 * Q&A on run training (part 1) | EP#385 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts385/] - listener questions, and answers from Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and James Teagle
 * Q&A on run training (part 2) | EP#388 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts388/] - listener questions, and answers from Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and David Dhooge
 * Michele Zanini (part 2) [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts394/] | EP#394 - a deep-dive into Renato Canova's training methods, from somebody who spent a lot of time working together with Canova
 * David Roche – The training and racing strategy behind his epic Leadville 100 course record | EP#444 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts444/] - inspiring episode about ultra-running, with lots of interesting thought experiments for any endurance athlete

You can find our full episode archives here [https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast-archives/], 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

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