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That Triathlon Show

Q&A #113 - Theory and application of threshold training

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2020

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Q&A #113 - Theory and application of threshold training What is threshold training and what are its benefits? When should you do shorter rather than longer threshold intervals?  How should you work threshold training into your periodisation and into your weekly routine?  Common mistakes around planning and executing threshold training What are some good examples of threshold workouts in swimming, biking and running   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans Q&A episode archive The maximal metabolic steady state: redefining the ‘gold standard’ Apply for the Scientific Triathlon Training Camp Mallorca 2021   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0

Hey, hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to that triathlon show, the podcast presented by Scientific Triathlon.com. I'm my host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 113. Before we get into today's questions, big thanks to our sponsors, precision hydration, that you can find on precision hydration.com. Precision hydration create electrolyte supplements that you can match to your individual

0:24.5

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0:29.6

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0:34.4

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0:55.6

sure that it is as accurate as possible as a starting point for your hydration planning.

1:01.0

Also, if you are transitioning to indoor training during this time of year, it is worth pointing

1:06.0

out that when you're on the bike or on the treadmill, you are probably sweating a lot in most situations.

1:12.4

That's what happens when you go indoors because of less ventilation around you, less airflow.

1:18.6

So you need to make sure that you stay on top of hydration, including electrolyte replenishment,

1:23.4

to be sure that you can retain your performance throughout your sessions, especially as they get longer and more intense.

1:30.3

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1:38.0

And thank you to Roka that you can find on Roka.com.

1:41.5

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1:46.0

eyewear and prescription glasses and sunglasses.

1:48.9

And the eyewear category of Roka's products, both their sport sunglasses but also their

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