In part 2 of the Beginner Series, we discuss what you should think about and take into consideration when selecting and signing up for your first ever triathlon. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * Why the choice of your first triathlon matters
 * Picking the right distance (the most important variable)
 * Swim format, course type, local vs. destination races, timing and season, and other important considerations
 * How and where to find a good first triathlon
 * Common mistakes related to first race selection
 * Athlete stories

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/beginner2/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner2/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * USA Triathlon Events Calendar [https://member.usatriathlon.org/events]
 * British Triathlon Events Calendar [https://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/search]
 * Ahotu.com [https://www.ahotu.com/] - global endurance event database

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

If you enjoyed this episode and missed part 1 of the series, be sure to give it a listen: 

 * Beginner Series 1 – Introduction to Triathlon [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner1/]

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 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. 

 * Subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app to automatically get all new episodes as they are released.
 * Tell your friends, internet and social media friends, acquaintances and triathlon frenemies about the podcast. Word of mouth is the best way to grow the podcast by far! 
 * Rate and review the podcast (ideally five stars of co

Beginner Series 2 - Selecting your first triathlon

In part 1 of the Beginner Series, we discuss the ins and outs of what you need to know if you're just starting out in triathlon, or considering doing so. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * What is triathlon?
 * Standard and non-standard triathlon distances
 * Who can do a triathlon?
 * Gear and equipment to get started
 * Basic terminology
 * Mikael's first triathlon story
 * Common questions and misconceptions
 * Next steps

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/beginner1/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner1/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * The original Beginner Tips series [https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/] on That Triathlon Show

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * Technique improvement and swim training for triathletes with Brenton Ford | EP#320 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts320/]
 * Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts177/]

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 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. 

 * Subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app to automatically get all new episodes as they are released.
 * Tell your friends, internet and social media friends, acquaintances and triathlon frenemies about the podcast. Word of mouth is the best way to grow the podcast by far! 
 * Rate and review the podcast (ide

Beginner Series 1 - Introduction to Triathlon

John Wakefield is a cycling coach and bike fitter. He is a coach and Director of Development at Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, and coaches riders at the World Tour level, as well as working directly with and managing the U23 and younger development teams. In this interview, we dive deep into John's thoughts training and coaching, as well as his approach to bike fitting in detail. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * John's training philosophy
 * The importance of focusing on recovery and adaptation to training
 * Using a submaximal test to measure training response and readiness
 * The volume and intensity of world tour cyclists' training
 * Why and how to use torque training
 * How to balance comfort, power production, and aerodynamics in a bike fit
 * Common ailments and injuries and how to solve them with a good bike fit
 * The role of technology in bike fitting
 * Common issues in bike fits among amateur cyclists
 * 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/tts465/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts465/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * John's website (Science2Sport [https://www.sciencetosport.com/]), Instagram (personal [https://www.instagram.com/pelotrain/] and business [https://www.instagram.com/science2sport/]), and X [https://x.com/Pelotrain]
 * Markers of overreaching, and the LSCT cycling test with prof. Robert Lamberts and Annemiek Roete | EP#299 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts299/] - in this interview we discuss the science and practice of the original submaximal fatigue test, which forms the basis for John's submaximal fatigue test

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * Dr. Guido Vroemen – Training Talk | EP#460 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts460/] - an in-depth training discussion, with a special focus on triathlon cycling performance and torque training
 * Anna Kiesenhofer – Olympic Champion | EP#454 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts454/] - a deep-dive into the training of the Olympic Champion from the women's road race in Tokyo 2021
 * Bike fitting, equipment, and triathlon bike training with David Bowden | EP#287 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts287/] - for more information on bike fitting, specifically for triathlon, this is a great place to start

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

John Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe - cycling coach and bike fitter | EP#465

John Davis is a running coach, researcher, and the author of the blog Running Writings. He combines scientific thinking and computational skills with practical coaching, and has developed popular tools and calculators for distance runners. In this episode, John discusses his run training principles, and we discuss his calculators and why they could be a great tool in any runner's toolbox. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * The story behind Running Writings and John's motivation for starting it
 * John's calculators and how they differ from others
 * John's coaching philosophy and core training principles
 * Using physiological models and race-goal models in training design
 * The value of long steady runs
 * Thoughts on training durability and minimising late-race performance decline
 * 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/tts464/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts464/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * John’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runningwritings/] and Twitter [https://x.com/JDruns]
 * Running Writings [https://runningwritings.com/] - John's website
 * Running Writings Newsletter [https://runningwritings.com/news]
 * All of John's calculators [https://apps.runningwritings.com/]
 * The 5k to Critical Speed calculator [https://apps.runningwritings.com/cv-threshold-calculator/] discussed at length in the episode
 * Modern Training and Physiology for Middle and Long-Distance Runners [https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Training-Physiology-Long-Distance-Runners/dp/0615790291] - John’s book

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * 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
 * 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
 * Run training talk with Jon Green | EP#315 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts315/] - a great interview on run training with the coach of Molly Seidel, bronze medalist at the Tokyo Olympics

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 everythi

John Davis - Coaching, physiology, and running calculators | EP#464

In this Q&A episode, Mikael answers listener questions on training, physiology, long-term athlete development, and more. There are lots of practical tips and takeaways relevant to a wide range of athletes and contexts. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * How to get as fast as possible at middle-distance triathlon as a 19-year-old
 * How to quantify training load and monitor response to load
 * Key metrics to monitor for overtraining risk
 * How to select bike cadence when using cycling as cross-training for running
 * Heart rate drift during Zone 2 cycling
 * Discrepancies between cycling and running heart rates

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/tts463/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts463/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Critical Power/Speed and training zones calculator [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tools/]

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * High intensity, running power, suffering capacity, bias in training prescription (Q&A) | EP#447 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts447/]
 * Q&A with Lachlan Kerin | EP#438 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts438/]
 * Q&A (supersized holiday edition) | EP#422 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts422/]

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 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. 

 * Subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app to automatically get a

Q&A on middle-distance development, training load and overtraining metrics, cadence, and more | EP#463

Coach Glenn Poleunis leads a Girona-based squad home to elite triathletes such as T100 World Champion Marten van Riel and Olympic and World Champion Cassandre Beaugrand (who joined the squad more recently, after her standout 2024 season). We talk about coaching at the highest level, the demands of WTCS, T100 and Ironman racing, and how Glenn's coaching is evolving with the demands of the sport. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * How Glenn's coaching and his squad has evolved over the past three years
 * Lessons from the Paris Olympics and the Olympic qualification period
 * Outlook on the LA 2028 Olympic cycle
 * Comparing the WTCS, T100 and Ironman racing formats
 * Preparing Marten van Riel for both T100 and the Ironman World Championships
 * Season periodisation and managing long racing calendars
 * Working with Cassandre Beaugrand, and how to improve an Olympic champion

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/tts462/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts462/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Glenn's website [https://www.ptccoaching.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ptc_coaching/]
 * Glenn's previous appearance on That Triathlon Show: Training talk with Glenn Poleunis | EP#335 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts335/]

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * Björn Geesmann | EP#426 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts426/] - this is a very in-depth discussion on a number of important training topics with Björn Geesmann, who has coached athletes like Patrick Lange, Kat Matthews and many more
 * Training structure, periodisation and the science of winning with Jan Olbrecht, PhD | EP#198 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts198/] - Glenn's compatriot Jan Olbrecht is a massive name in endurance sports coaching and applied sports science, and this might be the only podcast interview he has ever done in English

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

Glenn Poleunis - coaching across Olympics, T100 and Ironman | EP#462

Craig Alexander is a three-time Ironman World Champion and two-time Ironman 70.3 World Champion. In this episode we discuss the training and racing strategies Craig used during his career in detail. Craig also shares learnings from his post-racing coaching career on training considerations for age-group triathletes. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * An overview of Craig's training approach during his most successful years
 * Key principles and example workouts in his swim, bike and run training
 * How to race well in Kona
 * Things that didn't work and training mistakes made
 * Craig's team and coaches
 * Advice for age-group athletes, including time-restricted athletes and older athletes
 * Common mistakes to avoid for age-group athletes
 * Overrated and underrated products and concepts 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. 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/tts461/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts461/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Craig's website [https://sansego.sansego.co/] (Sansego) and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/crowiealexander/]

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * Frank Jakobsen – Performance, training and mindset | EP#231 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts231/] and Coach Frank Jakobsen | EP#373 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts373/] - Frank is one of the coaches Craig worked with during his career, and shares lots of wisdom in these two interviews.
 * Kona preparation – best practices of top coaches | EP#309 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts309/] - For more advice specifically on preparing for a great race in Kona, this is a great listen.
 * David McNamee – training, racing, and insights from 18 years in triathlon | EP#435 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts435/] - Another interview with detailed insights into the training of an athlete who's had great success in the Ironman World Championships. 

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

Craig Alexander - Three-time Ironman World Champion | EP#461

Dr. Guido Vroemen is a sports medicine physician, medical biologist, exercise physiologist and endurance coach. He works with age-group and professional athletes in triathlon and cycling, and in this interview we go in-depth into his coaching philosophy and training principles. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * Guido's overarching coaching philosophy
 * Specific training principles within swimming, cycling and running
 * Lab testing and metabolic testing
 * Advice for age-group athletes, including time-restricted athletes, older athletes and more
 * Recommended workout examples for swimming, biking and running
 * A deep-dive into torque training on the bike
 * Working with Tristan Olij and Menno Koolhaas on improving their bike level, with intense torque workouts playing a key role in the improvements

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/tts460/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts460/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Guido's website [https://www.guidovroemen.nl/en/home] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/guido.vroemen/]
 * The Extended Critical Power Model [https://www.typhooncycling.org/cp-modeling]
 * Aerobic Energy Turnover and Exercise Economy Profile During Race Simulation in a World-Record-Breaking Male Full-Distance Triathlete [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385845309_Aerobic_Energy_Turnover_and_Exercise_Economy_Profile_During_Race_Simulation_in_a_World-Record-Breaking_Male_Full-Distance_Triathlete] - Christensen 2024

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * Pieter Rijnders | EP#390 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts390/] - classic training talk episode with lots of practical tips
 * Sebastian Sitko, PhD | EP#376 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts376/] - cycling-focused episode, including discussions on testing and torque training
 * Training talk with Louis Delahaije | EP#301 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts301/] - one of the great Dutch coaches, Louis has worked with athletes like Annemiek van Vleuten, Richard Murray, Rachel Klamer, and Maya Kingma, and here he shares his training philosophy

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

Dr. Guido Vroemen - Training Talk | EP#460

Matt Silver is a physical therapist, runner and author of the book Built to Run. In this interview, Matt peels back the layers of the underlying causes of typical running injuries, and discusses how to prevent and overcome injuries by identifying and tackling the root causes of the issue. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * Running form - how is it connected to injury risk, common mistakes and how to identify development areas, and how to work on your running form
 * Mobility - how is it connected to injury risk, common mistakes and how to identify development areas, and how to work on your mobility
 * Strength training - how is strength connected to injury risk, recommended strength training protocols, and common mistakes and misconceptions
 * Core strength - what type of core strength do runners need for injury prevention, and what exercises to use to develop it
 * The importance of the foot, foot stability and function, and choosing the right footwear

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/tts459/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts459/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Matt's website [https://www.alphaprojectphyzio.com/] (Alpha Project Phyzio & Performance), Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alphaprojectphyzio/] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzaHFQYAeu-5djV6pT-8aKg]
 * Built To Run [https://www.alphaprojectphyzio.com/built-to-run-book] - Matt's book

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts209/]
 * Brad Beer | EP#396 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts396/]
 * Matt Pendola | EP#387 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts387/]
 * Injury prevention, strength training, and running biomechanics with Eoin Everard, PhD | EP#336 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts336/]
 * Run training load, biomechanics, and injury risk with Max Paquette, PhD | EP#321 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts321/]

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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How to prevent running injuries with Dr. Matt Silver, Physical Therapist | EP#459

Arild Tveiten is most well-known as the head coach and sport director of Team Norway, and has overseen countless triathlon successes with Kristian Blummenfelt's Olympic Gold in Tokyo 2021 being the jewel in the crown. Arild is now the High Performance Director of the Norwegian Swimming Federation, and joins us to share insights into what he's bringing to swimming from his triathlon experience, and what he's learning about swimming in his new role. 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: 

 * The reasons for moving from triathlon into swimming
 * What has surprised Arild about the high performance setup in swimming and about the way swimmers train
 * The stark differences between training for distance events and sprint events in swimming
 * How the swim training methods used by the Norwegian triathletes compare to Norwegian (distance) swimmers
 * Is Arild changing anything in how he coaches swimming for the triathletes he's coaching based on his work in swimming? 
 * Looking back at the Olympics in Paris, what went wrong, and what could have been done differently
 * Training tips for age-group triathletes:
   * How to improve your technique
   * What are the key workouts to include in your program (including detailed example sets)
   * What to do more of and what to do less of
   * What kind of testing to do to measure progress

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/tts458/ [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts458/]

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

 * Arild's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arildt/]
 * Olympic gold medal training and preparation with Arild Tveiten | EP#304 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts304/]
 * 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/]

WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?

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

 * Triathlon swim training with Russ Barber | EP#310 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts310/]
 * Open water swim training with Olympic gold medal coach Marcel Wouda | EP#246 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts246/]
 * Swim training talk with Ian Armiger | EP#263 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts263/]
 * Technique improvement and swim training for triathletes with Brenton Ford | EP#320 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts320/]
 * Paul Newsome | EP#389 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts389/]
 * Olav Aleksander Bu | EP#369 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts369/]
 * Applied triathlon science with Olav Aleksander Bu (Norwegian Triathlon Olympic team) | EP#264 [https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts264/]

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 separa

Arild Tveiten - from triathlon to swimming, and reflections on Paris 2024 | EP#458

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