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Is Training in Air Pollution Worth It?

With more large wildfires appearing around the world in recent years, many endurance athletes wonder where and how to draw the line with training outdoors during poor air quality.

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Dr. Michael Koehle

Workout of the Week: HIIT Like a Girl

This workout comes from Jen Sharp, who touts the benefits of HIIT training, specifically for older female athletes.

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Andrea Dehnke

The Age of Data Overload—What’s True and What’s Actually Worth Knowing?

We are inundated with training data, opinions, and information. But that overwhelm makes it hard to get at what is actually true. Our hosts share their thoughts on cutting through the noise.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 286

Workout of the Week: Lachlan Morton’s Race Prep

Cycling pro Lachlan Morton shares one of his favorite workouts that builds confidence by honing race form.

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Trevor Connor

The Key to Rising to the Top—Resiliency with Gwendalyn Gibson

Rising U.S. mountain biking star Gwendalyn Gibson explains what it takes mentally and physically to succeed at the UCI World Cup level.

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Fast Talk Femmes Episode 120

Do the Potential Benefits of Ketone Supplements Go Beyond Performance?

We talk with one of the top researchers in the world on ketone supplementation, Dr. Brendan Egan. We get into the types of supplements, their impact on our health, and possibly the least interesting question – do they help performance?

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 285

Workout of the Week: Upper Body Swim Prehab

Increase your upper-body mobility and help prevent injuries in the pool with this strength training workout.

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John Anderson D.O.

Overcoming the Challenges of Modern Bike Maintenance with Lennard Zinn

We talk with master mechanic Lennard Zinn about how to address the challenges of maintaining your bike with the many innovations of the past 10 years.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 284

Workout of the Week: Knee Stability Exercises for Cyclists

Knee pain is usually the result of an imbalance somewhere else in the body. Use these exercises to stave off knee pain and stay in the saddle longer.

Trevor Connor

“Sports Are Just a Skill”: Jordan Rapp on the Rise & Future of eSports

Dr. Stephen Seiler discusses esports with elite endurance athlete and game developer Jordan Rapp.

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Dr. Stephen Seiler

Fast Talk Femmes: The Power of Rest and Recovery—with Dr. Stephen Seiler

Dr. Seiler helps us understand the power of rest from a physiological perspective. Rest can help us become more disciplined and improve fitness.

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Fast Talk Femmes Episode 119

Interview with Marieke van Wanroij and Lieselot Decroix of Jumbo-Visma

Get to know Marieke, Lieselot, and the Jumbo-Visma team ethic as Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews these two pro-team coaches.

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Dr. Stephen Seiler

Potluck Discussion: The Road and Mountain Biking World-Championships Edition

We discuss van der Poel’s crashes, if one-hour normalized power is always a good estimate of FTP, and criticisms of the Worlds course in Scotland.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 283

Fast Talk Special Edition: Talking Fast, Burning Mouths

Dr. Stephen Seiler joins Trevor, Rob, and Grant as they ask each other spicy questions while eating hot wings.

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Dr. Stephen Seiler, Grant Holicky, et. al.

Workout of the Week: Fartlek Swim

This workout uses bursts of speed and changes in intensity to hone your racing skills and up your swim endurance.

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Brittney Coffey

Behind the Grand Tour, with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Tim Declercq

Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews cyclist Tim Declercq on his life and what it’s like to be a domestique in Grand Tours.

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Dr. Stephen Seiler

13 // Coaching Elite Athletes

As pro athletes redefine the limits of performance, coaches are continually refining their strategy and leading a collaborative effort.

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Joe Friel

Why Hill Strides and Speed Development Are Essential for Ultras

In addition to traditional aerobic training, SWAP uses short hill strides to help athletes develop speed. Get the science behind this innovative approach to raising the ceiling on VO2max.

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David Roche

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Is Training in Air Pollution Worth It?

Workout of the Week: HIIT Like a Girl

The Age of Data Overload—What’s True and What’s Actually Worth Knowing?

Workout of the Week: Lachlan Morton’s Race Prep

The Key to Rising to the Top—Resiliency with Gwendalyn Gibson

Do the Potential Benefits of Ketone Supplements Go Beyond Performance?

Workout of the Week: Upper Body Swim Prehab

Overcoming the Challenges of Modern Bike Maintenance with Lennard Zinn

Workout of the Week: Knee Stability Exercises for Cyclists

“Sports Are Just a Skill”: Jordan Rapp on the Rise & Future of eSports

Fast Talk Femmes: The Power of Rest and Recovery—with Dr. Stephen Seiler

Interview with Marieke van Wanroij and Lieselot Decroix of Jumbo-Visma

Potluck Discussion: The Road and Mountain Biking World-Championships Edition

Fast Talk Special Edition: Talking Fast, Burning Mouths

Workout of the Week: Fartlek Swim

Behind the Grand Tour, with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Tim Declercq

13 // Coaching Elite Athletes

Why Hill Strides and Speed Development Are Essential for Ultras