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.
For our 400th episode we invited three of the most prominent names in exercise physiology to discuss where we are and where we’re going in endurance sports science.
Leipheimer talks with our team about how a new racing model used at the Levi Fondo may be the future of domestic racing.
Our team talks with pro riders Madigan Munro and Noah Granigan about how they find motivation to train and stay fit when their next race is a winter away.
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.
Get to know Marieke, Lieselot, and the Jumbo-Visma team ethic as Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews these two pro-team coaches.
Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews cyclist Tim Declercq on his life and what it’s like to be a domestique in Grand Tours.
As pro athletes redefine the limits of performance, coaches are continually refining their strategy and leading a collaborative effort.
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.
The backstory of SWAP Running attests to the value of curiosity, naivety, and a good dose of grit. David and Megan Roche channeled their love for the sport into a coaching business with a reputation for winning.
Supporting performance at the highest level will cost you time and money. Coach Joe Friel shares a balanced approach to the high-stakes game of working with pro athletes.
Discover how a strong peloton adds complexity to cycling, where strength alone won’t ensure victory. Seasoned pros Alex Howes and Kiel Reijnen share their insights from competing in Grand Tours on how to master the game of peloton strategy, no matter the hand you’re dealt.
Learn the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to sports to avoid burnout and injury from someone who conquered it themselves, pro cyclist Shayna Powless.
Coaches Joe Friel and former pro cyclist Ben Day talk about setting goals and how measuring progress must include “more than just numbers.”
Joe Friel talks with four-time world champion triathlete turned coach Julie Dibens about how we can use failure and disappointment as an opportunity for growth.
The principles of block training can be applied across endurance sports, whether the athlete is elite or amateur. The biggest difference is that elite or pro athletes have more time to train.
Pro triathlete Joe Gambles reflects on the coaches he worked with over his athletic career, running the full gamut of styles, methodologies, and philosophies.