Triathlon Science

Mar 26 2021 15 ep. 28 mins 26
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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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Ep 15 - Running and weight, running catch-up with Matt.

Mar 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/ Check out their wonderful selection of freshly roa

Episode 14 - High fat/Low carb for athletes.

Jan 27 2021 29 mins  
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 vi

Episode 13 - Polarised running pt-1

Jan 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  tri

Episode 12 - Cycling training with no season?

Jan 12 2021 75 mins  
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 phy

Episode 11 - Running Q&A part 1

Jan 08 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

Episode 10 - Injury rehabilitation

Jan 06 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-washedThanks for listen

Episode 9 - Polarised and threshold...again!

Dec 27 2020 14 mins  
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 [email protected]

Episode 8 - More on habituation vs adaptation

Dec 22 2020 14 mins  
Continuing to talk about habituation and adaptation Today’s coffee is a honey process red bourbon from Black Cat roasters.

Episode 7 - Habituation vs Adaptation

Dec 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.

Episode 6 - When to stop intervals

Dec 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.