Triathlon periodisation and periodisation in general is tradition-driven more than evidence-led. John Kiely is a researcher on the one hand and a coach and practitioner on the other, and today he explains why periodisation is no holy grail, and certainly not backed by the scientific research.      IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The flaws in the available research on periodisation, and the incorrect conclusions drawn from these flaws -The importance of buy-in and the psycho-emotional state of the athlete -How training variation and a good decision-making process beats periodisation -A 21st century approach to decision-making in training     SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts148/     THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com     SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!    ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW.     LINKS AND RESOURCES: 19-week Strength Training Program for Triathlon (coupon code "LAUNCH" for 60% off until 30 September) The Triathlete's Strength Training Formula | EP#81 Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide Triathlon periodisation with Chris Myers | EP#112 Periodization Paradigms in the 21st Century: Evidence-Led or Tradition-Driven? Periodization Theory: Confronting an Inconvenient Truth John's ResearchGate profile John's Twitter   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 Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.