A new study challenges the hype around Zone 2 training, but Trevor and Chris explain why the real answer is more nuanced: intensity matters, Zone 2 still has value, and coaches and researchers need to work together to understand both.
Trevor Connor and Chris Case break down the concept of durability—the ability to maintain performance deep into a race or training session, even after hours of fatigue.
You probably own a power meter, but do you know how it measures power or how these devices have evolved over 20 years? We were joined by Stages Cycling’s head of product development Pat Warner to pull back the curtain on the technology of power measurement.
Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time? In this clip from our 400th Fast Talk episode, world-leading experts Dr. Iñigo Mujika, Dr. Stephen Seiler, and Prof. Louise Burke debate the greatest endurance athlete in history.
Coaches have known about the importance of durability for years, but researchers are only just starting to catch up. We discuss why it is the fourth pillar of performance.
The cardiovascular system powers endurance performance. Explore how training reshapes the heart, what causes cardiovascular drift, and why too much exercise may carry long-term risks.
This course will provide you with a strong foundational understanding of how the human body responds to training.
Many started young, others turned their passion into their profession, and some used it to get healthy. Learn from the experiences of multiple athletes and coaches on how they entered—and stayed in—endurance sports no matter what life threw their way.
We discuss what adventure athletes need as well as how to support emerging outdoor sports hubs with Expedition Detroit founder, Dan Cooke.
Gear up for a new Fast Talk Podcast series. First up: what are muscle fibers, what do we mean by slow-twitch and fast-twitch, and what are type IIa fibers? Our hosts cover everything you need to know about these all-important fibers.
We explore what it takes to develop from a recreational triathlete into an IRONMAN World Championship qualifier.
Dr. Stephen Seiler joins Trevor, Rob, and Grant as they ask each other spicy questions while eating hot wings.
An athlete’s rate of perceived exertion, or RPE, is one of the most underappreciated metrics. For ultra-athletes who are closely in touch with their bodies and minds, working with RPE is an essential component to training and racing.
If you’re looking to tackle some ultra-endurance events it’s important to take a longer-term approach to your training that extends beyond a single season. We explain how and why.
Run your target marathon pace by developing basic speed before anything else.
The OG of endurance sports coaching shares how bike racing and life have changed since he turned 70—and what you have to look forward to.
You know your workout is supposed to be easy, but you just can’t help dropping the hammer sometimes. A leading neuroscientist lifts the lid on what’s going on in your brain when this happens—and what you can do about it.