The Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition: How to Use Intuition to Improve Fueling
Data has its benefits, but only when we learn to apply an intuitive approach to our fueling can we unlock the most efficient and healthy sports nutrition habits.
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Goals are best evaluated in the rearview mirror. Joe Friel reflects on the goals of three endurance athletes, highlighting lessons learned.
Workout of the Week: Over Unders
Get your year off to a good start with this fun but challenging over-under cycling workout.
Will Giving Up Alcohol Make You a Better Athlete?
Dry January seems to gain in popularity every year. But just what kind of an impact can abstaining from alcohol have on athletic performance? We find out.
Workout of the Week: Mel McQuaid’s Bike Strength Circuit
Build your bike-specific strength and power with this fun and dynamic workout from a top pro triathlete.
Workout of the Week: The Ultimate Slay Ride
Make the most of your time on the trainer this holiday season with this feisty workout from a world champion triathlete.
Holiday Fuel On-the-Go: No-Bake Mint Chip Bars
These bars are easy to make, taste great, and are perfect for your next adventure.
Workout of the Week: Neuromuscular Power-Ups
Boost your top-end cycling power and speed—and have some fun doing it—with these short, sharp intervals.
How to Get the Most from Training with Zwift
If you are training with Zwift, don’t miss this guide from exercise physiologist Rob Pickels, who explores best practices for this virtual cycling and running platform.
Holiday Fuel On-the-Go: Gingerbread Energy Bites
In the second of our holiday-themed recipe series, we’ve got gingerbread energy bites—a fun way to fuel your next adventure.
Holiday Fuel On-the-Go: Hot Cacao Cookies
Looking to fuel your workouts a little differently at this time of year? Us too. In the first of our holiday fuel on-the-go recipes, we’ve got these tasty, nutrient-dense hot cacao cookies.
Workout of the Week: Increasing Rest Sprintervals
Looking to keep some high-intensity work in your training? Check out this indoor trainer interval workout.
How to Bulletproof Your Legs as You Increase Run Volume
Looking to increase your run mileage and stay injury-free? The work starts in the gym—and we’ve got all you need to know to do it.
Workout of the Week: Hills for Breakfast
Build your run-specific strength and power with this hills session from Olympian and elite coach Ryan Bolton.
Workout of the Week: Thanksgiving Bike Feast
We have a holiday-themed bike session that’s ideal for cyclists and triathletes.
The Fast Talk Labs Guide to Thriving During the Holidays
Training at this time of year can be tricky. We’re here to help you with our top 10 tips for success during the off-season.
Riding High After USA Cycling’s Coaching Summit
Fast Talk Labs’ CEO Trevor Connor reports from USAC’s coaching conference.
Short on Time, but Big on Endurance Goals?
Then we’ve got some news you might like. Research out of Norway shows two shorter workouts can help build endurance in the same way those long workouts can.
Do Compression Boots Really Work?
Everyone seems to have a pair—or want a pair, but are they worth it? Two triathlon coaches debate the pros and cons of compression boots.