That Triathlon Show
Mikael Eriksson
That Triathlon Show is the podcast for triathletes of all levels who want to train smarter and race faster. With over 600 episodes and millions of downloads since 2017, this show cuts through the noise and misinformation, delivering practical, no-nonsense advice rooted in both the art and science of training and performance.
The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training methodology, performance optimization, and race-day execution, providing insights you can apply right away. Whether you're preparing for a supersprint or an Ironman, or focusing on a single sport like swimming, cycling, or running, you'll find expert guidance and relevant content here.
The podcast is hosted by Mikael Eriksson, a former engineer now coaching professional and age-group athletes. Mikael is a Level III certified coach with over a decade of experience in coaching.
Join a global community of dedicated triathletes and take your performance to the next level. Learn more at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast.
The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training methodology, performance optimization, and race-day execution, providing insights you can apply right away. Whether you're preparing for a supersprint or an Ironman, or focusing on a single sport like swimming, cycling, or running, you'll find expert guidance and relevant content here.
The podcast is hosted by Mikael Eriksson, a former engineer now coaching professional and age-group athletes. Mikael is a Level III certified coach with over a decade of experience in coaching.
Join a global community of dedicated triathletes and take your performance to the next level. Learn more at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast.
Episodes
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 21min
Cycling Training for the WorldTour and for Age-Group Triathletes | Jacob Tipper (coach of Ben Healy and Lucy Byram)
Jacob Tipper, high-performance cycling and triathlon coach for riders like Ben Healy, chats training for elites and age-groupers. He covers why faster aerobic runs improve mechanics. He explains Ben Healy’s 2025 preparation, tactical changes and yearly progression. He contrasts lab-based session research with real-world cycling and advises how time-crunched athletes prioritize volume, intensity and speed.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 11min
The Ironman Training Deep Dive: What Triathletes Need to Know
Deep dive into Ironman training prerequisites and how much preparation time you need. Periodisation strategies, reverse periodisation and race-specific training blocks are explored. Practical simulation weekends, bricks and tapering approaches are covered. Nutrition, gut training, heat preparation and common age-group training mistakes round out the discussion.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 24min
Evidence-based Training for Cycling and Triathlon Performance | Sebastian Sitko
Sebastian Sitko, sports scientist, professor, coach and author of Cycling 2.0. He discusses blending science and practice in cycling and triathlon training. Topics include periodisation and block training, ultra-endurance low-intensity strategies, why threshold work can be overrated, correct interpretation of studies, and practical testing for race-specific preparation.
Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 8min
Physiological Profiling Explained - Why, How, and Important Training Implications for Triathletes
Jack Hutchins, triathlon coach and physiology specialist, explains how knowing your fiber-type leaning can change training. He covers profiling methods like power-duration and lactate, differences between fast- and slow-twitch athletes, and practical implications for intensity, volume, session structure, recovery, nutrition, and group training. The conversation highlights testing pitfalls and how to tailor plans to individual profiles.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 23min
The science of cadence, torque and power in cycling performance | Peter Leo (Team Jayco-Alula)
Peter Leo, sports scientist and high-performance coach with Team Jayco-Alula and Cycling Australia, explores torque, cadence and power relationships in cycling. He explains when torque or cadence limit performance. Practical training ideas include mixed-cadence sessions and low-cadence torque work. He also discusses individualisation, specificity, progression and simple ways to monitor training response.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 27min
How to Optimize Your Triathlon Training on a Limited Time Budget | Natasha Van Der Merwe
Natasha Van Der Merwe, triathlon coach and founder of NVDM Coaching known for swim technique and time-efficient training. She explains how to structure 10–12 hour weeks, use doubles and concentrated intensity, and prioritize recovery and session intention. Discussions include splitting long weekend sessions, targeted cadence and technique work, and when to add volume or training camps.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 37min
How to avoid triathlon and running injuries by optimising training load, life stress, strength training and nutrition | Chris Johnson PT
Chris Johnson, licensed physical therapist and endurance coach, shares his 360° approach to preventing running and triathlon injuries. He covers auditing training and life stress, smart rules for niggles and bone stress, minimal effective strength work and plyometrics, and how to use readiness data, deloads, shoe variability and fueling checks to stay healthy and consistent.
Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 4min
Power Rankings - Our top-5 run sessions to improve triathlon running performance
A lively rundown of the top run sessions triathletes use to boost speed, VO2 and endurance. They cover hill repeats for power and form, descending fartleks to raise VO2 with less injury risk, and progressive threshold sets to build tempo durability. Treadmill hill-tempos and marathon-specific over-under rounds get special attention. Practical tips on pacing systems and session tradeoffs round out the talk.
Feb 3, 2026 • 15min
Two sessions to improve your running - a brutally effective fartlek and a finely balanced threshold progression
A brutal fartlek with descending durations for VO2 stimulus and active recoveries. A finely balanced threshold progression using 3K-2K-1K sets to build durability and race specificity. Practical guidance on strides and short hill sprints for speed and neuromuscular power. Advice on when running off the bike and how hilly to make endurance runs.
Jan 29, 2026 • 53min
Power Rankings - Our top-5 bike sessions to improve triathlon cycling performance
Jack Hutchins, triathlon coach and frequent co-host, breaks down his favorite bike sessions and why they work. Short, punchy VO2 and threshold micro-intervals get attention. He also praises torque work, race sims and long adventure rides for durability. Multiple quick session ideas and contrasting approaches are discussed in clear, practical terms.
