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  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

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

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