Workout of the Week: Settling In
In cycling, maintaining a high pace after an attack is super hard. This threshold workout trains you to hold on.
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Not All VO2max Intervals Are Made the Same—A Physiology Deep Dive
“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.
Potluck Discussion: Racing Without a Coach, Why Runners Use Pace, and Focusing on One Event
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.
Workout of the Week: 20 Seconds to Heaven
The ability to push a big gear with high cadence teaches a sport-specific strength that is difficult to create otherwise.
The Neuroscience of Belief in Endurance Sports, with Dr. Scott Frey
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.
Workout of the Week: Cadence & Sprint
Improve pedal economy and build power with high-cadence riding.
Potluck Discussion: January Training Tips, Holiday Nutrition Fiascos, and Trying a New Sport
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.
How to Keep Your Back Healthy and Pain Free on the Bike
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
The 300th Episode!
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.
Revisiting Episode 3: How to Structure Your Training Plan
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.
To Use or Not To Use: Block Periodization Plans, with Joe Friel
Block Periodization is one of the most sophisticated periodization models that’s producing big results for pros. But that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. Is it right for you?
Potluck Discussion: Racing While Sick, Pro Tips for Riding in the Cold, and How to Rethink the Off Season
For this week’s potluck we discuss a host of questions, from getting sick during a target race, training in cold weather, and approaching the off season.
Fact, Fringe, or Freaky? Taking on “Out There” Topics in Exercise Science
We dive into blood flow restriction, anti-aging supplements, post-activation potentiation, and the potential fringe training benefits you may never have even heard of.
Potluck Discussion: Choose the Right Climb, Find Lost Motivation, and the Best Cross-Training
The season is coming to a close and as our hosts help their athletes through these final weeks, there are a few questions that are coming up for both athlete and coach.
Human Performance in the World of AI
Coach Grant Holicky explains what technological advances and AI won’t be able to replace in coaches.
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.
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.
Potluck Discussion: Life-Changing Moments, Better Power on Climbs, and Facing What Scares Us
We discuss an eclectic group of odd, challenging, and humorous training topics in this week’s Potluck.