Favorite Moments of 2021
We revisit our favorite Fast Talk conversations from 2021 with a variety of fascinating guests.
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- Aerobic Threshold
- Aging
- Altitude Training
- Anaerobic Capacity
- Base Training
- Beyond the Basics
- Bike Fit
- Bikepacking
- Biomarkers
- Cadence
- Cardiovascular Drift
- Climbing
- Concussion
- COVID-19
- Cramping
- Cyclocross
- Detraining
- Development
- Endurance Coaching
- Endurance Performance Data Analysis
- Endurance Training
- Environmental Physiology
- Exercise in Cold Weather
- Exercise in the Heat
- Fast Talk Labs Q&A
- Fasted Training
- Fatigue
- Female Athletes
- Functional Threshold Power
- Gear and Tech
- Goal Setting
- Gravel Cycling
- Heart Rate
- HIT
- Hour Record
- Hydration
- Illness
- Indoor Cycling
- Inflammation
- Injury
- Injury Prevention
- INSCYD
- Interval Workouts
- Lab Tests
- Lactate
- Long Slow Distance
- Managing Athletes and Service Providers
- Mental Toughness
- Mountain Biking
- N1 Challenge
- Nerd Lab
- Norwegian Method
- Nutrition Strategies
- Overreaching and Overtraining
- Pacing
- Pain
- Peaking
- Pedaling
- Periodization
- Planning Your Season
- Polarized Training
- Power
- Power Profiling
- Pro Athletes
- Race Planning and Preparation
- Race Tactics
- Recovery
- Recovery Techniques
- Respiration
- Running
- Skiing
- Skills and Technique
- Sleep
- Sport Psychology & Mental Training
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Nutrition
- Strength Training
- Stretching
- Supplements
- Technique
- Testing
- Threshold
- Time Trial
- Track Cycling
- Training Concepts
- Training Zones
- Training-Life Balance
- Triathlon
- Ultra-cycling
- VLamax
- VO2max
- Whoop
- Workout of the Week
- Workouts
- Youth Development
- Zwift
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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.
Bike Fit Methodology, with Dr. Andy Pruitt, Colby Pearce, and Todd Carver
Three great minds of bike fit share their bike fitting methods, the role of technology, and other practical considerations.
Nerd Lab: FTP, VO2max, and Sprints within LSD
Physiologist Rob Pickels nerds out with Coach Trevor Connor for a deep dive into new scientific research.
Bike Fit Philosophy, with Dr. Andy Pruitt, Colby Pearce, and Todd Carver
With the help of three of the great minds in bike fit, we discuss bike fit philosophy and how science plays in role in shaping that mindset.
Q&A on Intensity within LSD Rides, Finding a Coach, and Coach as Teacher, with Rab Wardell
Coach and pro cyclist Rab Wardell helps us answer questions on adding bouts of intensity into your LSD rides, how to find a coach at your level, and how much a coach should serve as teacher.
Comparing Training Methods Across Endurance Sports, with Dr. Stephen Seiler
Dr. Stephen Seiler helps us explore the similarities and differences in physiology and training methodologies in running, cycling, cross-country skiing, and rowing.
Q&A on Triathlon, Running, GI Distress, and Knee Warmers, with Joe Gambles
Coach and pro triathlete Joe Gambles fields questions on triathlon training distribution, running outside versus inside, event prioritization, GI distress, and knee warmers.
Developing Youth Athletes, with USA Cycling’s Alec Pasqualina
With the help of the director of the Olympic Development Academy, we explore how to best develop young athletes, particularly in cycling.
Q&A on Polarized Training, Ramping Down Your Season, and Ruining Workouts, with Rebecca Gross
Coach Rebecca Gross of 3six0 Performance helps us field questions on polarized training, closing out your season, if you can “ruin” workouts, spin classes, and more.
Riding the Edge in Cyclocross, with Stephen Hyde
We explore the skills, technique, and nuances of cyclocross with three-time national champion Stephen Hyde.
Transformative Endurance Challenges
Can a simple bike race change you forever? Jana, Ryan, Trevor, and Chris describe the lessons they learned in each of their respective N1 Challenges.
Dr. Seiler and Siren Seiler Analyze Molly Seidel’s Olympic Marathon Training
Dr. Stephen Seiler and his daughter, an elite runner and sport science student, analyze bronze medalist Molly Seidel’s Olympic training.
Do You Need a Mentor? With Coach Connor’s Mentor, Glenn Swan
Mentors help athletes by providing guidance, teaching a philosophy, and serving as a confidante. Do you need a mentor to reach your full potential?