Intervals 101
Intervals are a fundamental component of training. They enable athletes to add intensity in a controlled manner, and target specific energy systems.
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A Deep Dive on Interval Execution
Learn how and why you should select certain intervals, how to integrate them into your training plan, when to do them, and how to properly execute them.
Training Principles from the 1980s Are (Still) All You Need, with Jeff Winkler
With regard to physiology principles, what has and has not changed since the 1980s? We compare the science, equipment, and analysis software, then and now. Which decade wins? Stay tuned.
Q&A on Time Trial Pacing and Position, INSCYD, and Tough Love, with Janis Musins
Janis Musins helps us answer questions on time trial pacing, TT position, INSCYD testing, and the coach-athlete relationship.
Best Practices for Building a Training Camp
Coaches Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor discuss tips, tricks, and the underlying principles to help you design a training camp.
How to Effectively Return to the Bike After Injury, with Dr. Andy Pruitt
We discuss the physical and mental aspects of safely and effectively returning to the bike after an injury.
Favorite Workouts of Fast Talk All-Stars, Part 2
Former Fast Talk guests including Ted King, Lindsay Golich, and Kristin Armstrong discuss their favorite workouts and their benefits.
The Truth About Massage
Long-held beliefs about the benefits of massage are not backed by science. But that doesn’t mean you should stop seeing your favorite therapist. We explain.
Everything You Need to Know About the INSCYD Test
The INSCYD test yields a powerful set of metrics, including VO2max, VLAmax, and an athlete’s complete metabolic profile. USA Cycling Level 1 Coach Ryan Kohler explores the INSCYD test protocol and how to analyze its results.
INSCYD and the Power of Testing Analysis, with Sebastian Weber
We compare and contrast various test methods based on three key aspects: 1) the protocol, 2) the data the test provides, and 3) the analysis you can perform with that data.
How to Manage Unwanted Thoughts Through Stoicism, with Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson
We discuss the underlying principles of an athlete’s psychological welfare, and why our thoughts and feelings are simply emergent properties of brain and nervous system physiology.
Q&A on Training Grit, Psychological Tricks to Beat Fatigue, and Stage Racing, with Grant Holicky
We address questions on how to train grit for race situations, if you can safely override the central governor, and training for a five-day stage race.
The Key to Recovery? Take Care of Your Brain
Many tools and techniques promise recovery benefits. But the science suggests that the fundamentals—sleep and nutrition to fuel the brain—may be the best place to invest.
TrainingPeaks: How to Craft Effective Comments
The “comments” field in TrainingPeaks is not to be ignored: It can be a helpful guide for coaches and a useful reference for athletes.
An Exploration of “Social Training Tools”
We explore whether Strava and other new training apps can make you faster, and how to effectively fit them into a structured training plan.
How to Effectively Evolve as an Athlete, with Lachlan Morton
We explore how athletes can evolve and find more fulfillment from their sport with pro cyclist Lachlan Morton
Knee Health Pathway
Healthy knees are critical for cyclists. See how to keep your knees happy with bike fit, strength training, mobility, and expert advice from Dr. Andy Pruitt, Jess Elliott, and Menachem Brodie.
How to Use TrainingPeak’s Performance Management Chart
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler review TrainingPeaks metrics such as Acute and Chronic Training Load (ATL/CTL), Training Stress Balance (TSB), and discuss the interactions among the metrics.