Seiler's Hierarchy of Swim Training Needs with Mikael Eriksson - TSC Podcast #131

Tri Swim Coach Podcast · Dominic Latella

January 23, 201959m 31s

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Show Notes

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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