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

Links & Resources:

• Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs
• That Triathlon Show EP#120 - Training Priorities: Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs
• Scientific Triathlon Training Zones calculator
• That Triathlon Show 
• Scientific Triathlon Website

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