For this week’s potluck, we discuss what athletes lose when they don’t have a coach, Grant gets on his soapbox about running and pace, and then asks about training specifically for one event.
Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports.
The number of, well, numbers we track during training is exploding, but they’re not all made equal. Some represent actual measurements while others are just estimates. We discuss the implications.
All-star guests like Dr. Stephen Seiler, Frank Overton, and Sonya Looney share their favorite cycling workouts and how they fit into different training styles.
Coach Anneke Beerten shares tips on how to improve mountain bike handling skills and overcome psychological hurdles in taking risks.
We talk with Examine.com writer Brady Holmer about how diet, exercise, and sleep all impact one another and ultimately play a key role in our health and performance.
Fast Talk’s first live recording took place at USAT’s 2024 Endurance Exchange, where we spoke with two top coaches who are helping to build Team USA’s Olympic hopefuls.
Discover the secrets to a successful transition from junior to pro racing, with insights from professional MTB racer, Savilia Blunk.
In our second Basics episode, we talk about how oxygen travels from the air around us to our working muscles, covering everything from the lungs, blood, and heart, to how our working muscles grab that oxygen.
Neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey talks about the hard science behind belief and how our “soft-wired” brain can be an advantage to endurance athletes and coaches.
Explore the intricacies of cycling excellence as former Cycling Canada Endurance Track Coach Jenny Trew and Mattamy National Cycling Center Director Chris Reid divulge insights on effective training groups, developmental ecosystems, and fostering a culture of excellence.
In this week’s potluck, we discuss our favorite ways to approach training in January, practical weight management tips after the holidays, and what to consider when trying a new endurance sport.
Strength and Conditioning Expert, Jeff Hoobler, talks with us about the need for neuromuscular and functional work to keep our backs happy on the bike
In this episode, Betsy Welch joins us to discuss the evolution and future of gravel racing, shedding light on the obstacles the community must overcome to get there.
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.
In the very early days of Fast Talk, our hosts summarized – in only 20 minutes – how to map out your training week. In today’s episode we revisit that summary to see just how good a job we did back then.
Erin Carson is a strength coach who has worked with some of the world’s best cyclists, triathletes, and runners. In our latest show, she talks about how female athletes can get the most from their time in the gym.
We are constantly inhaling particulate matter—not just from pollution, but from smoke, candles, and even cleaning chemicals. How does it impact our health?