meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
That Triathlon Show

Triathlon swimming with Conrad Goeringer and Rob Sleamaker | EP#255

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

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

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 12 October 2020

⏱️ 81 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Conrad Goeringer and Rob Sleamaker are the authors of the newly released book "Triathlon Freestyle Simplified". In this episode we discuss how triathletes can get the most out of their swim training, even on a typically limited time budget.     IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The differences between swimming demands and swim training for triathletes compared to pool swimmers -Maximising efficiency and improving your swim technique  -Improving swim fitness, and why you cannot neglect hard, fitness-boosting training -Training for the demands of open water swimming -Workout structure, weekly training structure, and periodisation through the season -Performance testing and setting target intensities in workouts -Tools and equipment for training in the water and on dryland   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts255/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast   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.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Triathlon Freestyle Simplified: Swim Stronger, Better, Faster - Conrad's and Rob's book Working Triathlete - Conrad's website Vasatrainer.com - Rob's company website Training for time-crunched athletes with Conrad Goeringer | EP#202 Develop swim technique and power with the Vasa Trainer and Rob Sleamaker | EP#46 Follow Conrad on Instagram Follow Vasa on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

The Traflon Show, 255.

0:17.8

Hey, what's up, everybody, and welcome back to another episode of That Traathlon Show.

0:23.6

The podcast presented by ScientificTraflon.com.

0:27.5

I'm your host Michael and on today's episode, I'm to coach Conrad Gerringer of

0:31.7

Working Craft Fleet.com and Rob Sleemaker, founder of Vasa trainers.

0:37.9

Conrad and Rob have together co-offered the newly released book Traathlon Freestyle Simplified

0:43.6

and the contents of that book for the discussion points of today's episode.

0:49.0

We will simply discuss how triathletes can get the most out of their swim training

0:53.4

even on what is typically a very

0:56.1

limited time budget when it comes to swimming especially but before we get into that interview

1:01.4

big thanks to our sponsors first we have precision hydration that you can find on precision hydration

1:07.2

dot com precision hydration create electrolyte supplements in different strengths,

1:12.8

so you can match the supplement to how much sodium you lose in your sweat, because this can

1:17.3

vary quite a lot from individual to individual. On the lower end of the scale, you might be losing

1:22.6

less than 500 milligrams per liter of sweat, and on the higher end, you might be losing up to 2,000 milligrams per liter of sweat and on the higher end you might be losing up to 2,000 milligrams

1:29.8

per liter of sweat and then when you add to that the fact that people sweat in very different

1:34.9

rates you can have very very large differences from individual to individual in how much

1:41.3

sodium and electrolytes you need to replace.

1:45.8

So precision hydration can help you do that.

1:50.9

Just take their free online sweat test and they will give you a hydration strategy for racing and training.

1:52.6

And you can get 15% off your order with the promo code that triathlon show 15.

1:58.3

And big thanks to Roka that you can find on Roka.com. Roka are the world leading manufacturers

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Mikael Eriksson, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Mikael Eriksson and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.