Chris Case

The world of AI is changing extraordinarily fast. We spoke with Dr. Paul Laursen about the current challenges and developments of the technology.

Dr. Stephen Seiler joins us to talk about one of the biggest influences on his own work, Dr. Hans Selye who’s been called the Einstein of the biological sciences.

We talk with Brad Culp, author of “The Norwegian Method,” about the main tenets of the training philosophy, as well as who should and shouldn’t apply the method in their training.

On this episode, Lennard Zinn shares his decades of experience and experimentation to help answer the question of whether shorter cranks are better.

The TriDoc Jeff Sankoff joins us to talk about how to still apply the principles of supercompensation and progressive overload in a sport as complex as triathlon.

Dr. Stephen Seiler joins us to talk about his new project developing a breathing frequency measure and why it may match up better with perceived exertion than heart rate or power.

Our team of coaches got together and discussed why we do intervals, how to execute them, and most importantly, how to make them more fun.

In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss what coaches should look for in their first conversation with an athlete, how to best do cadence work on the bike, and how to take advantage of group training while not losing sight of your plan.

We talk with HRV expert, Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, about the value of HRV in training, what it does and doesn’t show, and what to be careful of when you use it.

Coach Isaiah Newkirk joins us to talk about why progressive overload is so important to training, and how we can continue to get gains when we can’t add more volume or intensity.

We discuss how to find the right plan for you, using virtual training platforms in the base season, and the state of U.S. Cyclocross.

In this summary episode we discuss how homeostasis is at the core of almost every function in our bodies, including how we train and stay healthy.

Dr. Jeff Breckon discusses motivational interviewing concepts and techniques to empower coaches to better effect change in their athletes.

Dr. Kate Bennett discusses ethical boundaries, dual relationships, and power imbalances that both coaches and athletes should be aware of.

Jack Burke tells us how he trained and raced record-setting climbs on Alpe d’Huez, the Stelvio, and the Mortirolo.

For our 300th episode, our hosts – both old and new – are interviewed by Dr. Stephen Seiler to discuss where we’ve been and where we’re going.