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.
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Is Social Media Impacting Your Training and Racing?
In this week’s Fast Talk podcast, we discuss the impact digital media can have on the physical, mental, and emotional health of athletes.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Importance of Strength Training for the Female Endurance Athlete
Erin Carson is a strength coach who has worked with some of the world’s best cyclists, triathletes, and runners. In our latest show, she talks about how female athletes can get the most from their time in the gym.
Diving Deep into the Pain Cave
What is pain—and how can we learn to tolerate it in training and racing? We find out on our latest Fast Talk podcast where we’re joined by neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey.
Are You Ready for Race Season?
In this week’s episode, our hosts talk about the best work to do leading into the race season, getting meditative during intervals, and preparing for an epic event.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Training During Pregnancy—with Catherine Cram
There’s an abundance of myths about training while pregnant and postpartum return to activity. Catherine Cram is an expert in the field who helps separate fact from fiction with the latest research and knowledge.
Carbohydrates: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly—with Dr. Asker Jeukendrup
We know we need carbs for training and racing, but what impact do they have on our health? We discuss the pros and cons with one of the world’s leading sports nutrition experts.
Do Top Athletes Make Top Coaches?—with Melanie McQuaid
Former XTERRA world champion and coach Melanie McQuaid talks with us about the pros and cons of top athletes becoming coaches.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Developing the Next Generation—with Julia Violich
How do you attract, nurture, and retain talented young riders? We find out in the latest Fast Talk Femmes podcast.
Dr. Iñigo San Millán Special: Developing Young Talent in the Pro Peloton
At age 18, Spanish cyclist Juan Ayuso signed with World Tour team UAE Team Emirates. In this podcast, Dr. San Millán discusses Ayuso’s successful move to the pro peloton and the obstacles facing American junior cyclists.
Race Stress, Threshold Work, and Dealing with Health Setbacks
In this week’s show, we talk about how we deal with the stress of competition, whether threshold intervals are old news, and the mental side of dealing with health setbacks.
Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)—with Dr. Emily Kraus
In this episode of Fast Talk Femmes, we learn more about RED-S, its effects on female endurance athletes, and ways to prevent it.
Learning About the Biopsychosocial Approach to Training
Dr. Michael Crawley and Andy Kirkland join us to talk about what they’ve learned working and training with top Ethiopian runners.
The House and the Storm—a Metaphor for Training
We max out on metaphors in this week’s Fast Talk podcast as we talk about some of the key principles behind training, recovery, and fueling.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Inside the Pro Peloton—with Carmen Small
In the latest episode of our female-specific podcast, we chat with the director sportif of one of the most successful women’s WorldTour teams.
The Physiology of Base Season—with Dr. Iñigo San Millán
Elite cycling coach Dr. Iñigo San Millán explores the goals of training during the early season, base training months and how to best execute that training.
Nerd Lab: Variable-Paced Intervals and Vibration Plates
In this special Nerd Lab episode, we focus on three recent studies published by Dr. Bent Ronnestad that are all focused on improving time at VO2max.
Fast Talk Femmes: Fueling for Performance—with Dr. Dana Lis
We chat with high-performance sports dietitian and researcher Dr. Dana Lis about how female athletes can get the most from their nutrition.