Mikael Eriksson: Separating Evidence from Hype in Endurance Sports

12/17/24 • 60 min

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Coach and podcaster Mikael Eriksson joins Michael to explore into the world of endurance sports and the constant influx of new training methods, technologies, and nutritional advice. We discuss how to navigate the overwhelming amount of information and separate the useful from everything else.

The Impact of Social Media: Social media can be a double-edged sword. While it can be a great source of information, it's also a breeding ground for misinformation and oversimplification.
Evaluating Information Sources: Consider the credibility of the source, the depth of the information, and the potential bias.
The Importance of Context: A training method that works for one athlete may not work for another. Consider factors like training level, age, and specific goals.
The Role of Anecdotal Evidence: While anecdotal evidence can be helpful, it's important to weigh it against evidence-based research.
Mikael’s rubric for evaluating utility: A step-by-step guide to making sure the intervention or technology is useful for you.

Resources:

Mikael's podcast: That Triathlon Show
Newsletters: David Lipman's substack, Manuel Sola's substack
Instagram: bradstulberg, stevemagness, knowledgeiswatt, ylmsportscience, gudiol (in Swedish)
Podcasts: The Physical Performance Show, The Training Science podcast, On Coaching, The Triathlon Hour
Books: The Nature of Training, Antifragile, Peak Performance, Science of Running, Factfulness

Listeners to the podcast get $50 off the purchase price of the Cool Bottle before DEC 31! Use code COOL2024.

The Impact of Social Media: Social media can be a double-edged sword. While it can be a great source of information, it's also a breeding ground for misinformation and oversimplification.
Evaluating Information Sources: Consider the credibility of the source, the depth of the information, and the potential bias.
The Importance of Context: A training method that works for one athlete may not work for another. Consider factors like training level, age, and specific goals.
The Role of Anecdotal Evidence: While anecdotal evidence can be helpful, it's important to weigh it against evidence-based research.
Mikael’s rubric for evaluating utility: A step-by-step guide to making sure the intervention or technology is useful for you.

Resources:

Mikael's podcast: That Triathlon Show
Newsletters: David Lipman's substack, Manuel Sola's substack
Instagram: bradstulberg, stevemagness, knowledgeiswatt, ylmsportscience, gudiol (in Swedish)
Podcasts: The Physical Performance Show, The Training Science podcast, On Coaching, The Triathlon Hour
Books: The Nature of Training, Antifragile, Peak Performance, Science of Running, Factfulness

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Bjorn Kafka 3

One of our favourite guests from the pre-hiatus days is back to talk about:

The Power of Collaboration: Discover how Bjorn's connections with other experts, like Javier Sola, have shaped his understanding of training and performance.
The Endless Pursuit of Knowledge: Explore Bjorn's philosophy of continuous learning and how it drives his coaching approach.
The Science of Training: Dive into the latest research on muscle fiber types, the Hickson protocol (an oldie but goodie), and the impact of different training modalities on performance.
Fueling the Engine: Discuss the importance of nutrition and hydration in endurance sports, including the role of carbohydrates and the optimal intake strategies.
The Future of Training: Explore emerging trends in training technology and how they can be used to optimize performance.

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