In this episode, Kevin interviews Mikael Eriksson, a top age-group triathlete coach, founder of Scientific Triathlon and the host of the podcast “That Triathlon Show.” They discuss Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance (& Swim) Training.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Mikael's background and how he got into triathlons
Steps he took to get to where he is right now
His races last year
His goals for this year
Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs
Frequency/ Volume of training (VOL)
High Intensity Training (HIT)
Training Intensity Distribution (TID)
General Periodization Details (Annual)
Sports-specific and micro-periodization schemes
Training Stimuli Enhancement (i.e. Altitude, Heat, Energy availability)
Race/Pace Training
Training Taper
High intensity workout and defining anaerobic
Letting go of the ego
What periodization is
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