Half Ironman World Championship Qualifier and Coach, Mikael Eriksson, talks about how to get into and train for Triathlon: Beginner tips, basic coaching principles, key pitfalls to avoid, gear and performance improvement.Show Notes01:00 – Mikael introduces himself, his athletic background and coaching03:05  – Getting started in triathlon06:30 – Different triathlon distances and appropriate distance to start with08:40 – Basic training principles for a beginner triathlete 10:30 – How to distribute training time between running, cycling and swimming14:40 – Using variations in training like intervals and how to structure them 18:40  – Time period to get to your first triathlon 20:15 – How to fit in strength training24:00 – Tips on open water swimming27:15 – What type of gear to get 31:25 – Improving your triathlon performance33:50 – Quiz Time!36:15 – Mikael’s recommendations of his resources, YouTube Channels and BooksContact MikaelWebsite: scientifictriathlon.comEmail: mikael@scientifictriathlon.comResources“That Triathlon Show” Podcast - https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/Beginner Triathlon Tips from “That Triathlon Show” Podcast - https://scientifictriathlon.com/beginner-tips/Global Triathlon Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/globaltrinetworkBooksSwim Smooth by Paul Newsome (Amazon Link)Life Without Limits by Chrissie Wellington (Amazon Link)Swim, Bike, Run by Alistair & Jonathan Brownlee (Amazon Link)I am Here to Win by Chris McCormack (Amazon Link)Contact Details for Running and Fitness with RajJoin WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhEmail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group: Running and Fitness with RajInstagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and SubscribeThank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher