We discuss what adventure athletes need as well as how to support emerging outdoor sports hubs with Expedition Detroit founder, Dan Cooke.
Dr. Jeff Sankoff, the TriDoc, walks us through a list of medications and their impact on athletes to better understand risks, necessary training adaptations, and how to better communicate with your doctor.
“VO2max intervals” is a term used to describe an enormous range of work. We talk with coach Neal Henderson about why they are not all made the same and how best to build that critical race fitness.
Trying to go pro is one of the hardest things we can do. Jack Burke and Taylor Warren share what they’ve learned so far, and, surprisingly, what they’ve gleaned may apply to the rest of us, too.
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.