Triathlon Science

Triathlon Science

Triathlon podcast presented by Trimechanics and hosted by Dr Tom Hughes. We focus on the science of training to provide balanced and concise information to help you improve.

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March 26, 2021 71 mins

In this episode I briefly discuss running and bodyweight and a quick tip for reducing running if you have gained a bit of weight.

We also catch up with our runner Matt who we spoke with a few months ago to see how his return to running is progressing.

The podcast is sponsored by Black Cat Coffee

https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/

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In this episode I discuss the pros (and mostly cons) for high fat diets in athletes.
Thanks!

The podcast is sponsored by Black Cat Coffee

https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/

Check out their wonderful selection of freshly roasted coffee, you won't be disapointed!

Please use code TRIATHLON10 for 10% off coffee.

We are also sponsored by Trimechanics coaching, please get in touch via

trimechanics.coaching@gmail.c...

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January 25, 2021 19 mins

This episode is about polarised running training and why I think you should do it!

The podcast is sponsored by Black Cat Coffee

https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/

Check out their wonderful selection of freshly roasted coffee, you won't be disapointed!

Please use code TRIATHLON10 for 10% off coffee.

We are also sponsored by Trimechanics coaching, please get in touch via 

trimechanics.coaching@gmail.com&nb...

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Hello listeners.
Today's episode is the start of a Q&A series with Dave Triska, a GP and fast time triallist who got in touch to ask about re-structuring training when there may be no season ahead.
We discuss training and immunity and potential replacements for the season including zwift racing.
Here is the races I asked Dave to take part in before we speak again to discuss his physiological strengths and weaknesses.
Race 1 - Pure ...
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January 8, 2021 61 mins

Hello listeners.
Today's episode is the start of a running Q&A series with Matt, a cyclist who would like to get more into running but who's having a few injury issues.

Here is the hip and thigh pilates I mentioned.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6XhsKVrkIE


The podcast is sponsored by Black Cat Coffee
https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/
Check out their wonderful selection of freshly roasted co...

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January 6, 2021 31 mins
This episode focusses on how to start rehabilitating sports injuries.
Why you need to listen to your body, avoid ice/compression/elevation and instead heat and move when able.

The shows sponsor is Black Cat coffee.

https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/

And todays coffee was a wonder China Lafu

https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/collections/coffee/products/china-lafu-washed

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Start of the new threshold and polarised debate.
Spoiler, you don’t have to choose!

Coffee today is a Costa Rican from James Gourmet coffee in Ross on Wye.
Thanks for listening!

For coaching please contact

Trimechanics.coaching@gmail.com
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Continuing to talk about habituation and adaptation
Today’s coffee is a honey process red bourbon from Black Cat roasters.
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December 19, 2020 14 mins
In this episode I discuss habituation vs adaptation.
In future episodes I will go into more detail on these concepts and how to apply them to training.
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December 16, 2020 14 mins
Do you know when you should stop doing an interval session?
Do you decide how many intervals you are going to do before you start?
Have a listen as to why you might be leaving some gains on the table.
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December 15, 2020 14 mins
Should you be using ERG mode on the trainer? I don’t think so.
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First in a series on running, first up is stop slowing down.
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July 19, 2020 14 mins
Thinking of training methods as food!
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Why I don’t have time to read triathlon books and read books like ‘Mastery’ by Robert Greene instead
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July 14, 2020 14 mins
The podcast is back.
Here’s why.
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