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That Triathlon Show

Hosted by Mikael Eriksson · sports · EN · 721 episodes

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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 de

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What is That Triathlon Show about?

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.

Who hosts That Triathlon Show?

That Triathlon Show is hosted by Mikael Eriksson. The show has published 721 episodes to date.

What has That Triathlon Show covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why Being Too Efficient Holds Back Your Cycling | Björn Kafka, Uno-X Cycling Coach" (22 October 2026, 103 minutes), "Marius Bakken: The Norwegian Method Is Built Around Your Muscles, Not Your Heart" (15 October 2026, 77 minutes), and "How to Race the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona: A Complete Guide | Tomasz Kowalski" (1 October 2026, 94 minutes).

How often does That Triathlon Show publish?

That Triathlon Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 80 minutes across 721 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on That Triathlon Show?

Booking probability for That Triathlon Show is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. That Triathlon Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. That Triathlon Show's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch That Triathlon Show?

The strongest fits for That Triathlon Show are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. That Triathlon Show has a sports audience.

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Mikael Eriksson hosts That Triathlon Show, a sports show with 721 episodes published.

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    Why Being Too Efficient Holds Back Your Cycling | Björn Kafka, Uno-X Cycling Coach

    Oct 22, 20261h 43m

    How do WorldTour cyclists train across a season, how do you profile a rider and decide what to work on, and what should amateur cyclists and triathletes know about cadence, easy riding and durability? Björn Kafka...

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    Marius Bakken: The Norwegian Method Is Built Around Your Muscles, Not Your Heart

    Oct 15, 20261h 17m

    Marius Bakken is a physician, a former professional runner and two-time Olympian with a 13:06 personal best for 5000 m, and the person who developed the training approach that later became known as the Norwegian method...

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    How to Race the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona: A Complete Guide | Tomasz Kowalski

    Oct 1, 20261h 34m

    Tomasz (Tomek) Kowalski is a triathlon coach with a great track record of athletes racing Kona, among them age-group world champions and podium finishers. With the IRONMAN World Championship coming up again in Kona we...

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    Going All In on a Marathon Block as a Triathlete | Q&A

    Sep 24, 20261h 26m

    Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens answer listener questions, starting with a long look at how to fit a marathon into a triathlon year: when to do it, how much running it takes, what happens to the swim and the bike, and...

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    David Tilbury-Davis: Everything That Decides Your Results Except the Training

    Sep 17, 20261h 50m

    David Tilbury-Davis has coached world class triathletes since 1995, among them Lionel Sanders, Ashleigh Gentle, Skye Moench, Cody Beals and Matt Hanson. In this episode we cover everything that decides whether an...

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    Strength and Speed Training Methods of Norwegian Endurance Coaches | Research Roundup

    Sep 10, 20261h 37m

    In today's Research Roundup we bring you four recent studies. How world-class Norwegian endurance coaches programme strength and speed, the factors determining how a runner's physiology holds up over two and a half...

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    Alistair Brownlee, Two-Time Olympic Champion | Everyone Was Surprised by How Slow I Trained

    Sep 3, 20261h 18m

    Alistair Brownlee is the only triathlete to win two individual Olympic golds, winning at home in London in 2012 and in Rio in 2016. He retired at the end of 2024 after an 18-year career, in which he also won two World...

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    Swimskins, Power Duration Curves and Best Bike Sessions for Runner Turned Cyclist | Q&A

    Aug 27, 20261h 13m

    Listener Q&A, covering nine different questions/topics from building bike power as a runner and a collegiate swimmer moving back into triathlon, through what actually makes us fatigue during a threshold effort, to...

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    The "Best Practices" We Stand By That the Research Does Not Support

    Aug 20, 20261h 19m

    Mikael and Jack Hutchens each bring up four things they do in their coaching practice that the research does not support, or does not support in the form they use it. What the evidence says, what they do instead, and...

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    We Are Nowhere Near Peak Aero | Marc Graveline, Aerodynamics Consultant

    Aug 13, 20261h 46m

    Marc Graveline is an aerodynamics consultant who works with WorldTour cycling teams as well as professional (e.g. Chelsea Sodaro, Lionel Sanders) and amateur triathletes, and road and gravel cyclists. He co-developed...

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    The 10% Rule Applies to Your Long Run, Not Your Week | Research Roundup

    Aug 6, 202657 min

    Daniel Rowland and Mikael are back for another research roundup with four recent studies. What blood biomarkers do and do not tell you about training load in elite triathletes, why two athletes with the same VO2max can...

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    Is optimised workout design pointless (and time in zone what really matters)? | Q&A

    Jul 30, 20261h 9m

    Mikael and Jack answer listener questions on indoor versus outdoor FTP differences, whether time in zone is all that matters and how to optimise interval intensity, a first 70.3 debrief covering swim breathing problems...

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    Physiology Over FTP | Robbie Deckard, Pro Triathlete & Coach

    Jul 23, 20261h 22m

    Robbie Deckard is a professional middle-distance triathlete and triathlon coach, and the founder of Freaky Fast Aero Accessories. In this episode, Robbie and Mikael dig into the real differences between American and...

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    Why 90 Grams of Carbs Still Beats 120 | Paul Booth, UTMB-Winning Performance Nutritionist

    Jul 16, 20261h 35m

    Paul Booth is a performance nutritionist and exercise physiologist who works with elite ultra-endurance athletes and teams, including the Salomon International team, and was the nutritionist behind both the men's and...

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    Is VO2max more important than lactate threshold? | Research roundup

    Jul 9, 20261h 12m

    A research roundup episode, where Dr. Gabriele Gallo (of KnowledgeIsWatt) and myself cover four recent research papers and how they might help us train better and improve our understanding of triathlon and endurance...

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    Kolie Moore - Overrated and Underrated Factors for Cycling Performance

    Jun 25, 20261h 40m

    Kolie Moore of Empirical Cycling returns to That Triathlon Show! In today’s episode Kolie brings lists of his top underrated and overrated factors for cycling performance to the table, and we discuss these. Kolie also...

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    Effective training on 7 hours per week, using running power to test and compare shoes, and Ironman training for fast-twitch dominant athletes | Q&A

    Jun 18, 202632 min

    In today’s episode Scientific Triathlon coach Mikael Eriksson answers listener questions about time-crunched training and lots more… HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: How to train effectively on 7 hours per week, and most...

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    10 Triathlon Race Day Tips That Actually Make a Difference

    Jun 11, 20261h 8m

    Today we discuss how to execute your best possible race day performance. Mikael and Jack provide practical tips that you can apply from sprint distance triathlon to the Ironman. Some of these tips are probably familiar...

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    The Real Problem With FatMax (It's Not About Carbs vs Fat)

    Jun 4, 202659 min

    If you are focusing on improving your FatMax in 2026, you’re likely wasting time and money. Not only is fat a more expensive substrate to burn than carbohydrate (you get less energy for the same amount of oxygen by...

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    How to Train Your Brain to Race to Your Potential | World Tour Neuroscientist David Spindler, PhD

    May 28, 20261h 3mS0

    <p>Most triathlon training focuses on physiology and skills. Dr. David Spindler argues that the brain is the missing piece, and that you can (and should) train your brain to better process pressure, adapt under stress...

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