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That Triathlon ShowTriathlon Base Training Series 4 - RunningImproving 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 volumeThe importance of the long runShould 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 tUsing hills, varied surfaces, and treadmills t...
2025-12-041h 03
That Triathlon ShowModern marathon training principles and preparation with running coach John DavisRunning 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 successHow to use periodisation for optimal marathon results (and what it means for your training)Creating your...
2025-10-101h 32
That Triathlon ShowJohn Davis - Coaching, physiology, and running calculators | EP#464John 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 itJohn's calculators and how they differ from othersJohn's coaching philosophy and core training principlesUsing physiological models and race-goal models in training de...
2025-06-061h 34
That Triathlon ShowQ&A #67 - Back-to-back workouts; Rest days, workout frequency, and dosage; 70.3 race fueling; Fasted workouts vs. fueled workoutsQ&A #67 - Back-to-back workouts; Rest days, workout frequency, and dosage; 70.3 race fueling; Fasted workouts vs. fueled workouts What are the benefits and drawbacks of doing workouts back-to-back compared to e.g. doing one workout in the morning and one at lunch? Is it better to spread out the same number of total workouts over more days (and fewer rest days) or less days (and more rest days)? Considerations for 70.3 race nutrition planning and training When is it ok to do fasted workouts and when should you do them well-fueled with good carbohydrate availability? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Sh...
2020-01-0231 min
That Triathlon ShowThat Triathlon Show (flipping the mic) with Michael Liberzon, Andrew Buckrell and Mikael Eriksson | EP#194The microphone is flipped, and Michael Liberzon and Andrew Buckrell from the Endurance Innovation Podcast interview Mikael Eriksson about That Triathlon Show, coaching, and endurance sports innovation. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes insight into That Triathlon Show! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The genesis of That Triathlon Show -How I find the right guests and topics for the podcast -Responsible journalism, being selective and applying filters -My favourite interviews from the That Triathlon Show archives and how they impacted me -What (if anything) are the next 'b...
2019-08-1249 min