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 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.Copyright © 2025 Scientific Triathlon Entraînement physique et mise en forme Hygiène et mode de vie sain Mise en forme, régime et nutrition
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  • Power Rankings - Our top-5 bike sessions to improve triathlon cycling performance

    Power Rankings - Our top-5 bike sessions to improve triathlon cycling performance
    Jan 29 2026
    We rank our most effective bike sessions in this “Power rankings” episode. If you want to improve your cycling performance, try adding some of these sessions to your program. Whether your training for sprint distance triathlon or Ironman, or even pure cycling events like road or gravel races, there will be several sessions on these lists that can help you take your cycling to the next level. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: VO2max, threshold, and race specific sessions we really rate Two different ways of executing threshold sessionsWhy micro-intervals reign supreme of our favoured VO2max-sessions“Sessions” that might surprise you as number one on both Mikael’s and Jack’s top-5 listAnd, we upvote and downvote each other’s sessionsDETAILED 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/tts681/LINKS AND RESOURCES: All cycling related episodes on That Triathlon ShowWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes related to sswimming:Power Rankings – Our top five sessions to improve your triathlon swimmingTriathlon Base Training Series 3 – CyclingBeginner Series 6 – Cycling for beginner triathletesCycling training methods from the WorldTour with Stephen Barrett, Head Coach of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale and coach of Felix GallLuca Zenti – UAE Team ADQ coach on Tour de France Femmes and bike training for triathletes | EP#469Anna Kiesenhofer – Olympic Champion | EP#454Training talk with Tom Bell | EP#356You can find our full episode archives here, 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, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we doContact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on InstagramLearn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. 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 course!) in your podcast app of choice (Spotify and Apple Podcasts are the biggest and most important ones).Share episodes online and on social media. Share your favourite episodes in your Instagram stories, start a discussion about interesting episodes on forums, reference them in your blog or Substack. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event, and get 15% off your first 2026 order by using the code TTS2026 at checkout. NordVPN - EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/TRIATHLONTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    53 min
  • Long Intervals Optimised for Time Near VO2max and a Classic Norwegian Threshold Session

    Long Intervals Optimised for Time Near VO2max and a Classic Norwegian Threshold Session
    Jan 27 2026

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    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 adaptations). Also, do Norwegian cyclists do threshold intervals the same way as their triathlon counterparts.

    The full episode (an almost two-hour long episode!) will be available in the episode "Power Rankings - Our top-5 bike sessions to improve triathlon cycling performance" (release date 29th of January 2026).

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    • The Variable Intensity Intervals protocol that increases time near VO2max compared to traditional intervals.
    • “Norwegian style” threshold sessions used in triathlon (on the bike specifically) as well as road cycling.

    LINKS:

    • A narrative review exploring advances in interval training for endurance athletes - Mølmen and Rønnestad 2024
    • Training Session Models in Endurance Sports: A Norwegian Perspective on Best Practice Recommendations - Tønnessen et al. 2024

    LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON:

    • The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we do
    • Contact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)
    • Subscribe to our Newsletter
    • Follow us on Instagram
    • Learn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. 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 course!) in your podcast app of choice (Spotify and Apple Podcasts are the biggest and most important ones).
    • Share episodes online and on social media. Share your favourite episodes in your Instagram stories, start a discussion about interesting episodes on forums, reference them in your blog or Substack.

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    15 min
  • Gordo Byrn on optimising Ironman training, the importance of volume and low intensity training, and practical age-group training

    Gordo Byrn on optimising Ironman training, the importance of volume and low intensity training, and practical age-group training
    Jan 22 2026
    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. Today, Gordo is a coach and a prolific writer, with a lot of great thoughts and perspectives on how to improve performance in triathlon and endurance sports, and even in life. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: The importance of high-volume training, mainly at low intensity, in Gordo’s training philosophy.Gordo’s comeback to endurance sports in his 50s after a long time out from consistent and focused triathlon or other endurance sportsWhy you should not do an Ironman within your first year of triathlon trainingThe difference between adaptive and maladaptive training load, and how to make sure you stay on the adaptive side.The importance of lactate testing to establish your low-intensity training zonesPractical tips for age-group athletes on how to apply more “elite” or professional training principles to their day to day life and constraintsThe main differences between professional Ironman training methods in the 2000s and today.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/tts679/LINKS AND RESOURCES: Gordo’s Substacks: Endurance Essentials, Gordo’s Substack, True WealthGordo’s Youtube, Twitter and InstagramGordo’s book (with John Hellemans and Julie Dibens): From Lemon To Legend: A Comprehensive Guide To Running, Cycling, Swimming And TriathlonPapers citedAerobic Energy Turnover and Exercise Economy Profile During Race Simulation in a World-Record-Breaking Male Full-Distance Triathlete - Christensen 2024 (the Magnus Ditlev case study, already a modern classic in triathlon science)How to Skate a 10k by Nils van der Poel (free download)WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following related episodes:Craig Alexander – Three-time Ironman World Champion | EP#461 - one of the very best of Gordo’s contemporaries goes deep into the training that made him a three-time Ironman World ChampionRune Kjøsen Talsnes, PhD | EP#427 - great scientific and applied information on overtraining and non-functional overreaching, related to Gordo’s points about maladaptive training, stress and fatigueIronman World Champion Solveig Løvseth on her race day strategy in Kona, her training block at altitude, heat training and more! - my interview with Solveig with the simulation session referenced in the episodeYou can find our full episode archives here, 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, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we doContact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on InstagramLearn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. 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 course!) in your podcast app of choice (Spotify and Apple Podcasts are the biggest and most important ones).Share episodes online and on social media. Share your favourite episodes in your Instagram stories, start a discussion about interesting episodes on forums, reference them in your blog or Substack.SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and ...
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