Addressing Endurance Athlete Gut Issues with Dr. Patrick Wilson
The author of The Athlete’s Gut talks with us about digestive issues like bloating, cramps, pain and inflammation, all of which can derail the best event preparation plans.
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Dr. Stephen Seiler on Breathing, Beer, and Heart Rate
Dr. Stephen Seiler shares his current research involving new tools, breathing techniques, heart rate variability, and… beer!
The Physiology and Biomarkers of Recovery with Dr. Iñigo San Millán
Dr. San Millán, the coach of Tadej Pogačar, discusses the physiology of training, biomarkers of recovery, and why we don’t want to be in a constant catabolic state.
Fast Talk Bids Our Heart-Felt Farewell to Chris Case
Chris Case is leaving Fast Talk! For his final episode, we gather some of his close cycling friends to discuss Chris and his epic rides, his parting wisdom, and what has made him a special part of Fast Talk.
Q&A on Cardiac Arrhythmias, Ultra Endurance Training, Cramping in Juniors, Low Cadence Effects, and Workout Analysis Tools
We asked for your questions on our 200th anniversary episode and we got so many of them that we decided to dedicate another episode to answer them.
The History of Endurance Sports Coaching with Joe Friel
Legendary coach and endurance sports author Joe Friel sits down with us to discuss the history of coaching and his role in that history, from being one of the first freelance coaches to publishing his ground-breaking book The Cyclist’s Training Bible.
Exploring Recent Training Tools with Toms Skujins
Multiple-time Polka Dot Jersey Holder, Toms Skujins, discusses lactate testing, CGMs, ketone strips, and taking his own blood on the side of the road.
The Future of Endurance Sports! With Dr. Andy Pruitt, Kristen Legan, Rob Pickels, and Dr. Stephen Seiler
What will the future of endurance sports look like? From training to research to racing, we examine what is to come.
Training as a Time-Crunched Cyclist, with Chris Carmichael
The author of The Time-Crunched Cyclist joins Fast Talk to discuss the science, merits, and limitations of the time-crunched training method.
Favorite Workouts of Fast Talk All-Stars, Part 3
Fast Talk all-star guests including Dr. Iñigo San Millán, Dirk Friel, and Ben Delaney reveal their favorite workouts.
Cardiac Remodeling in Endurance Athletes, with Dr. Brad Petek and Dr. Tim Churchill
We explore the ways in which the heart changes through training and adaptation with two leading experts in sports cardiology.
Q&A on Annual Training Plans, Race Stress, and Body Image, with Julie Young
We’re joined by coach and athlete Julie Young who helps us field questions on how to build an annual training plan, coping with race stress, and overcoming body image issues.
Favorite Moments of 2021
We revisit our favorite Fast Talk conversations from 2021 with a variety of fascinating guests.
Q&A on Nordic Skiing, Recovery, and Mixing Training Modalities, with Adam St. Pierre
Physiologist and coach Adam St. Pierre helps us explore questions on Nordic ski training, signs of recovery, and mixing various training modalities.
How Much Speed Can Be Bought? With Ben Delaney
Bike tech journalist Ben Delaney helps us highlight aerodynamic gear and bicycle technology that offers the best return for your investment.
The Evolution of the Perception of Supplements, with Dr. Louise Burke
We’re joined by one of the world’s preeminent nutrition researchers to dive into the history, changing perception, and efficacy of supplements.
Q&A on Thanksgiving Mind Games, Jan Ullrich Effect, and Food as Medicine
We gathered some of our favorite nutrition-themed questions on the psychology of food, the advantages of running before or after a big meal, winter weight fluctuations, and more.
Is Perceived Exertion the Most Important Metric?
Knowing how a race or workout feels—aka RPE—is an extremely important sense for endurance athletes. With the help of top cycling coaches, athletes, and researchers, we explore why RPE may be more important than power, heart rate, and other metrics.