Finding the Best Intervals for You and Your Event
See how to match the right high-intensity interval strategy to you and your event to achieve your best possible performance.
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How to Be Aerodynamic without Sacrificing Power
Join us as we explore the power vs. aerodynamics debate. Specialized’s Todd Carver and Retul’s Jason Williams reveal the secrets to finding your speed.
We consider comfort, speed, and event specifics across multiple cycling disciplines. The sacrifices may surprise you!
Featuring expert guests Lennard Zinn, Jeff Winkler, Ryan Bolton, Robin Carpenter, influencer Ben Delaney.
Exploring the Grit and Determination of Bikepacking with Chris Case
We venture into the exciting realm of bikepacking with Chris Case, former Fast Talk host and owner of Alter Explorations. He takes us on an exhilarating journey through his first bikepacking race—the TransAtlantic Way.
High Carbs for Big Adventures
For years we have been told to load up on carbs prior to an event, yet eat very little during competition. Recent research has shown that athletes can ingest more carbohydrate during training and competitions than previously thought.
The Personal Side of Coaching – with Grant Holicky
In this roundtable discussion, we dive into how personal connections between athletes and coaches may be more important than training plans.
Workout of the Week: Running Micro-Intervals
Call them whatever you wish, but the concept is the same: breaking longer blocks of high-intensity work up with frequent, short rest breaks.
Is There a Place for Low-Carbohydrate Diets? With Dr. Paul Laursen
We discuss the questions of whether a low-carbohydrate diet truly hurts performance and if it is better for our health.
Nerd Lab: Touching on the Extraordinary Work of Dr. John Hawley
We dive into the work of Dr. John Hawley – he has produced many seminal studies and papers in exercise science since the 1990s. Today, we wilk look at a few of his key papers on carbohydrates and how we adapt.
Workout of the Week: 10K Tune-Up
Use this workout to build confidence in speed for your next 10K.
Potluck Discussion: Structured Training Plans, Building a Base for Attacks, and Contradicting the Science
We discuss a host of odd, interesting, and humorous training topics in this week’s show.
Getting Through Serious Injury
All athletes fear the injury that takes years to recover from or permanently changes their lives. We talk with several experts on how to manage serious injury and find yourself again.
Favorite Workouts—Race Season Edition!
We hear from Fast Talk all-star guests like Lachlan Morton and Stephen Hyde about their favorite race season HIIT work.
Are Your Interval Workouts Effective?—with Dr. Stephen Seiler
Interval workouts are often tough and many athletes finish them wondering if they were effective. We discuss how to get the most from your interval workouts with Dr. Stephen Seiler.
Is the Rise of Wearable Devices Helping or Hindering Our Training?
There has been an explosion in new metrics on wearable devices including oxygen saturation, sleep analysis, and glucose monitoring, but how much should we rely on them and do they really help us?
Are Training Zones Dead?
Training zones have served an important role for decades, but with the sophistication of training software and portable devices, do they still have a place?
Workout of the Week: Hitting the Afterburners
Learn how to “sit in your burn” for longer with this mix of variable and steady efforts.
The Importance of Staying Present in Training and Racing
If Coach Holicky could boil sports psychology down to one concept, it’s being present in everything we do. We explore this concept and how it ties together mental toughness, motivation, and even pain tolerance.
Nerd Lab: Geeking Out on Dr. Paul Laursen’s HIIT Research
We cover some of the seminal research from Dr. Laursen on high-intensity interval training and dehydration.