Matt Pendola is a strength coach who has worked and is working with world-class triathletes such as Flora Duffy, Gwen Jorgensen, Ben Kanute and Kevin McDowell. In addition to strength training, he is also heavily involved in coaching and teaching running form, often in collaboration with Bobby McGee.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Assessing and improving mobility

-Basic strength training principles

-Periodisation and progression of strength training

-Using tests to determine strength training focus areas

-The importance of focusing on breathing when doing strength training-

-Common strength training mistakes to avoid

-Specific recommendations for busy amateur athletes

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Matt's website, Instagram and AnyQuestion profile

• RunFORM podcast (with Matt Pendola and Bobby McGee)

• RUNFORM program. Get 10% off and FREE access to the additional Triathlon In-Season Strength Anywhere program with the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW10. The first 5 to purchase RUNFORM or a yearly R3 membership get a free Zoom consultation with Matt. 

• Movement Improvement (free assessment)

• Multisport Mobility Bootcamp - Free 4-week bootcamp by Matt for Triathlete Magazine

• Jim Vance | EP#382

• Strength coach Erin Carson | EP#367

• Mobility, Stability, and Strength with Erin Carson | EP#137

• Running form and training talk with Bobby McGee (USA Triathlon) | EP#225

• Practical application of sports psychology for triathletes with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter | EP#108

• Magical Running : A Unique Path to Running Fulfillment - book by Bobby McGee

• Your Performing Edge: The Complete Mind-Body Guide for Excellence in Sports, Health, and Life - book by Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter

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Bent Rønnestad, PhD, is a professor at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Bent has been heavily influential in the sports science world in areas such as concurrent training, high intensity interval training, periodisation, and heat training.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Is time near VO2max a good indicator for the effectiveness of an interval workout? 

-Different types of interval sessions: short intervals, traditional long intervals, fast start long intervals, and variable long intervals

-How do the above types of sessions compare for acute responses (e.g. time at VO2max) and for training adaptations and performance improvements? 

-Periodisation of interval training

-An overview of heat training and adaptations in both hot and temperate conditions

-Specific protocols used to increase hemoglobin mass, markers of performance and performance, and maintenance protocols

-For whom is heat training a recommended?

-How does heat training compare to altitude? 

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https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts386/

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FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Bent's Research Gate profile

• Heat Training Efficiently Increases and Maintains Hemoglobin Mass and Temperate Endurance Performance in Elite Cyclists - Rønnestad et al. 2022

• Heat suit training increases hemoglobin mass in elite cross‐country skiers - Rønnestad et al. 2022

• Five weeks of heat training increases hemoglobin mass in elite cyclists - Rønnestad et al. 2020

• High or Hot – Perspectives on altitude camps and heat acclimation training as preparation for prolonged stage races - Nybo et al. 2022

• Systemic and muscular responses to effort-matched short intervals and long intervals in elite cyclists - Almquist et al. 2020

• Superior performance improvements in elite cyclists following short intervals vs. effort‐matched long intervals training - Rønnestad et al. 2020

• Optimizing Interval Training Through Power-Output Variation Within the Work Intervals - Bossi et al. 2019

• Increasing Oxygen Uptake in Well-Trained Cross-Country Skiers During Work Intervals With a Fast Start - Rønnestad et al. 2019

• Compatibility of Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Size and Function: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Schumann et al. 2022

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Mikael and James Teagle answer listener questions on the topic of run training for triathlon.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Long-term strategies for improving running speed

-Marathon preparation tips and strategies

-Run training structure for various triathlon race distances and scenarios

-How long should brick runs be for half and full distance triathlon?

-Pacing in mountain/trail running

-Using hills in training

-Running, walking, or standing recoveries between intervals

-Techy stuff: run power meters and lactate testing

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts385/

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SPONSORS:

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ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Q&A on bike training | EP#381

• Q&A on swim training | EP#377

• Q&A on season planning, goal setting, and personal limiters | EP#372

• Q&A episode archive

• James Teagle

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Dajo Sanders is a coach at Ineos Grenadiers and a sports scientist with Maastricht University. Dajo's primary research focus is related to performance, event demands and characteristics of professional road cyclists.     

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Dajo's coaching philosophy and methodology

-His role and responsibilities at Ineos Grenadiers

-Volume, intensity, recovery, periodisation, testing and more

-The most important research that informs Dajo's work

-What can amateurs learn from the training of pro cyclists, and what should they do differently? 

-How to maximise your training on a limited time budget

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts384/

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FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15 on formswim.com/tts. 

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Dajo's Twitter, Research Gate and Instagram

• Training talk with Louis Delahaije | EP#301

• How World Tour cyclists train, and a discussion on training load with Teun van Erp, PhD | EP#250

• Past Cycling-related episodes on That Triathlon Show

• The Science of Running - book by Steve Magness

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Jim Vance is a San Diego based coach, author and sports technology consultant. He is most well-known for his work with Ben Kanute (second at IM70.3 World Championships 2022 and 2017), but he also works with developing athletes focusing on short-course racing on the Olympic pathway, and he has a long background as a swim coach. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Jim's coaching philosophy and methodology

-Key principles and specific examples of how Jim approaches swim, bike, and run training in triathlon

-The two-day rule

-Working with Ben Kanute, and Ben's training leading into his 2nd place at the IM70.3 World Championships in 2022 

-Strength training

-Jim's top advice for age-group triathletes

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts382/

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www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

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ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Jim's website and Instagram

• Triathlon 2.0: Data-Driven Performance Training - book by Jim

• Run with Power: The Complete Guide to Power Meters for Running - book by Jim

• Today's Plan

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Jim Vance is a San Diego based coach, author and sports technology consultant. He is most well-known for his work with Ben Kanute (second at IM70.3 World Championships 2022 and 2017), but he also works with developing athletes focusing on short-course racing on the Olympic pathway, and he has a long background as a swim coach. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Jim's coaching philosophy and methodology

-Key principles and specific examples of how Jim approaches swim, bike, and run training in triathlon

-The two-day rule

-Working with Ben Kanute, and Ben's training leading into his 2nd place at the IM70.3 World Championships in 2022 

-Strength training

-Jim's top advice for age-group triathletes

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts382/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com.

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Jim's website and Instagram

• Triathlon 2.0: Data-Driven Performance Training - book by Jim

• Run with Power: The Complete Guide to Power Meters for Running - book by Jim

• Today's Plan

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Mikael and Lachlan Kerin answer listener questions on the topic of bike training for triathlon.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Road bike and TT bike power differences

-Doing intervals uphill vs on flats

-Can your easy cycling be too easy? 

-How to execute endurance rides when the terrain is hilly

-Low cadence training

-Pacing strategies for races

-Using rollers instead of trainer

-Misc. equipment questions

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts381/

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www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

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FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15 on formswim.com/tts. 

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Q&A on swim training | EP#377

• Q&A on season planning, goal setting, and personal limiters | EP#372

• Q&A episode archive

• Lachlan Kerin

• Torque training in cycling - the never-ending debate (article by Prof. Sebastian Sitko)

• Watts it Worth - article by Dan Bigham on the £/W ratio of aerodynamic upgrades

• Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance - book by Phil Burt

• Bike Fast Fit - app for bike fitting

• MyVeloFit - another app for bike fitting

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Fredric Funk is a pro triathlete from Germany with six IM70.3/Challenge Family titles to his name, currently ranked 9th in the world the PTO rankings, and with a strong 5th place at the IM70.3 World Championships in 2022. In this interview we discuss his training in great detail, with lots of numbers and specifics shared.   

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Frederic's transparency with his training and data

-His goals and race calendar for 2023

-Winter lab testing

-Breakdown of Frederic's latest training week, and insights into how he approaches swim, bike and run training 

-Equipment and aerodynamics

-Training camps, altitude, and heat preparation

-Numbers and data (VO2max, bike race power, swim and run speed in time trials/races, carbohydrate intake etc.)

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts380/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com.

FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Frederic's Instagram, Youtube-channel and Strava

• Dan Lorang – coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175

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Jason Boynton, PhD, is a sports scientist and cycling coach with an interest in critical thinking and epistemology. In this interview, we dive deep into these topics and discuss how to improve our thinking about training, knowledge and evidence. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Critical thinking, skepticism and falsifiability

-Different levels of evidence

-What does it mean to "train scientifically" or be "evidence driven"?

-Pseudoscience, anecdotes, confirmation bias, logical fallacies and the placebo effect

-Examples of how to apply these concepts in training, science, and the world of endurance sport

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts379/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com.

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Jason's website, Research Gate and Twitter profiles

• The Cycling Performance Club Podcast (Jason is one of the co-hosts)

• VLaMax, Polarised training, Fatigue and Complexity with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#331

• How World Tour cyclists train, and a discussion on training load with Teun van Erp, PhD | EP#250

• Power profiling, critical power, and U23 cycling research with Peter Leo | EP#319

• The Skeptic’s Guide To Sports Science with Nicholas Tiller, PhD | EP#239

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José Arteta, PhD, is a lecturer at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University. His primary interest is in the area of training-nutrition interactions in humans, including energy availability and low energy availability specifically, which is the main topic of today's interview.    

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-What is energy availability, and how is it different from energy balance? 

-What is considered low energy availability? 

-Symptoms and consequences of low energy availability 

-The uncertainty around measuring energy availability in the field, and difficulties with interpreting it

-Diagnosis, detection and treatment of low energy availability

-Sex differences in low energy availability

-Weight loss and low energy availability

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts378/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15 on formswim.com/tts. 

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• José's profiles on Research Gate and Twitter

• Low energy availability: history, definition and evidence of its endocrine, metabolic and physiological effects in prospective studies in females and males - Arteta et al. 2021

• Patterns of energy availability of free-living athletes display day-to-day variability that is not reflected in laboratory-based protocols: Insights from elite male road cyclists - Taylor et al. 2022

• LEAF-Q (Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire)

• LEAM-Q (Low Energy Availability in Males Questionnaire)

• RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports) with Margo Mountjoy | EP#233

• IOC consensus statement on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) - Mountjoy et al. 2018

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