Rob Cheetham - Training talk and Leon Chevalier's Kona preparation | EP#449

Rob Cheetham is a South African triathlon coach based in Bath in the UK. He coaches professional and age-group athletes, including his wife Susie (who also coaches for Cheetham Coaching) and Leon Chevalier, who recently finished 4th in the Ironman World Championships in Kona.            IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Rob's coaching methodology and key principles -Coaching as a team with his wife Susie -A deep dive into swim training, and Rob's swim training and swim technique principles -How to maximise return on time investment for age-group athletes -Tips for improving in swimming, biking and running for age-group athletes -Overrated and underrated things and concepts in triathlon -Detailed insights into Leon Chevalier's preparation for Kona, including volume and intensity, key sessions, and more SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts449/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. LINKS AND RESOURCES: -Kasper Pedersen – Training talk and Magnus Ditlev’s Kona preparation | EP#448 -Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes – 5th in the Ironman World Championships | EP#446 -Mallorca Training Camp 2025  -Portugal Training Camp 2025 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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That Triathlon Show is the podcast for triathletes of all levels who want to train smarter and race faster. With over 600 episodes and millions of downloads since 2017, this show cuts through the noise and misinformation, delivering practical, no-nonsense advice rooted in both the art and science of training and performance. The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training methodology, performance optimization, and race-day execution, providing insights you can apply right away. Whether you're preparing for a supersprint or an Ironman, or focusing on a single sport like swimming, cycling, or running, you'll find expert guidance and relevant content here. The podcast is hosted by Mikael Eriksson, a former engineer now coaching professional and age-group athletes. Mikael is a Level III certified coach with over a decade of experience in coaching. Join a global community of dedicated triathletes and take your performance to the next level. Learn more at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast.