How To Periodize Strength Training
A top strength coach shares her insights on how to structure strength training for endurance athletes.
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Favorite Fast Talk Podcast Moments of 2022
Our hosts pick their favorite podcasting moments from 2022 with a variety of fun and informative guests.
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.
The Craft of Coaching, Live Q&A: How to Expand Your Coaching Services
Most coaches have additional expertise to offer their athletes as services, but there’s more than one way to grow your coaching business.
Going Long, Very Long—with Dede Griesbauer
What does it take to win one of the world’s longest and most grueling endurance events—and how do you do that aged 52? Listen in to find out!
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.
The Craft of Coaching, Live Q&A: Managing CTL
Coaches want to see CTL, or fitness, on the rise. But there are times in the season when CTL will go down. Joe Friel explains why this is critical.
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.
The Craft of Coaching, Live Q&A: How to Calculate TSS for Strength
Should strength sessions be factored into an athlete’s Training Stress Score? Joe Friel explains when and how to score cross-training.
Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
In this week’s show, we talk about training over the holidays, why discomfort is important to our development, and our goals for 2023.
Video Special: 10 Ways to Thrive During the Holidays
We usually take our sports science pretty seriously. Not so much in our holiday special…
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.
The Craft of Coaching, Live Q&A: How to Build Trust with Athletes
What’s the best way to handle an athlete who has a plan of their own? Joe Friel talks about the coach-athlete dynamic and how you can use doubt to strengthen the relationship.
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.
The Craft of Coaching, Live Q&A: How to Avoid Coaching for Free
Good intentions can lead many coaches to give away their time for free. It’s a costly mistake that will hurt your coaching business.
Is There a Value to the One-Hour Easy Ride?
We all understand the purpose of high-intensity intervals and long endurance rides, but is there a value to kitting up and doing a workout that’s both short and easy?
The Craft of Coaching, Live Q&A: How to Grow Your Coaching Business
How many athletes should a coach take on? Many new coaches try to build their client list quickly, but it’s easy to trade effectiveness in the rush for scale.