Continuous Glucose Monitors: Should They Be Allowed in Races?
They’re becoming incredibly popular, but where do CGMs fit into racing? Two elite coaches debate the merits and pitfalls of using wearable glucose monitors in competition.
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How to Coach Parents of Young Athletes
It’s the job no one wants, but coaching parents can help young athletes be more successful and committed to the sport.
10 // Coaching Junior Athletes
Young athletes need coaches to know more than just skill and execution of sport. Top coaches share what they’ve learned about developing juniors.
Race Stress, Threshold Work, and Dealing with Health Setbacks
In this week’s show, we talk about how we deal with the stress of competition, whether threshold intervals are old news, and the mental side of dealing with health setbacks.
Recent Research on Junior Athletes
We review some of the key findings in recent research on junior athlete development.
Workout of the Week: Variable Workload VO2max Intervals
Get the most out of your hardest efforts with this VO2max intervals bike set.
What Makes a Successful Junior Athlete? The Research Might Surprise You
We turn to the latest research to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to young athletes competing in endurance sports.
Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)—with Dr. Emily Kraus
In this episode of Fast Talk Femmes, we learn more about RED-S, its effects on female endurance athletes, and ways to prevent it.
How to Develop Younger Athletes
As head coach of one of the nation’s largest junior cycling teams, Pete Webber shifted his program from selection to athlete development.
The Making of a Triathlon World Champion
What’s the story behind the rise and development of Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt—and what can other coaches learn from it? His coach Arild Tveiten shares his insight with Joe Friel.
Learning About the Biopsychosocial Approach to Training
Dr. Michael Crawley and Andy Kirkland join us to talk about what they’ve learned working and training with top Ethiopian runners.
Workout of the Week: The Big Stupid Ride
This week’s Workout of the Week is a different one—it’s big, it’s stupid. The adventurers among you will love it.
What’s the Difference Between Good Pain and Bad Pain?
Pain is part of the privilege of endurance sports. It’s how you know you’re pushing your limits. But how do you know when it’s really time to stop? We ask a PT for her advice.
How to Stay Fit and Fast As You Age
Getting older doesn’t have to equate to getting slower. We chat with two world champion athletes who share their secrets of success when it comes to slowing the aging process.
Fast Talk Labs Q&A: How Can I Deal with Leg Length Discrepancies?
They’re far more common than you think—and knowing how to improve leg length discrepancies can be vital to enjoyment and performance.
The House and the Storm—a Metaphor for Training
We max out on metaphors in this week’s Fast Talk podcast as we talk about some of the key principles behind training, recovery, and fueling.
Workout of the Week: “Intro” to Fast-Start VO2max Intervals
Bust out of winter hibernation with this challenging bike intervals workout.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Inside the Pro Peloton—with Carmen Small
In the latest episode of our female-specific podcast, we chat with the director sportif of one of the most successful women’s WorldTour teams.