Workout of the Week: Settling In
In cycling, maintaining a high pace after an attack is super hard. This threshold workout trains you to hold on.
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Best Bike Upgrades
Some bike features aren’t worth the high price tag, while other bike upgrades might be worthwhile.
Not All VO2max Intervals Are Made the Same—A Physiology Deep Dive
“VO2max intervals” is a term used to describe an enormous range of work. We talk with coach Neal Henderson about why they are not all made the same and how best to build that critical race fitness.
Workout of the Week: Fast-Start VO2max Intervals
This session builds off our intro workout on fast-start intervals with a step-down workload that will have your legs screaming.
Lessons Learned Trying to “Make It” as a Pro
Trying to go pro is one of the hardest things we can do. Jack Burke and Taylor Warren share what they’ve learned so far, and, surprisingly, what they’ve gleaned may apply to the rest of us, too.
Workout of the Week: Knee Prehab Workout
Nobody wants to deal with knee pain. Here’s a 12-minute prehab program that will keep you training pain-free.
Potluck Discussion: Racing Without a Coach, Why Runners Use Pace, and Focusing on One Event
For this week’s potluck, we discuss what athletes lose when they don’t have a coach, Grant gets on his soapbox about running and pace, and then asks about training specifically for one event.
Fast Talk Femmes: Tips From Luke Willson, a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist
Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports.
Workout of the Week: Freestyle Efforts
Add some spontaneity to your training to replicate sudden changes during a race.
How to Navigate a World of Exploding Metrics and Estimates with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Marco Altini
The number of, well, numbers we track during training is exploding, but they’re not all made equal. Some represent actual measurements while others are just estimates. We discuss the implications.
Workout of the Week: Treadmill Hiking Strength Workout
This treadmill incline workout is great for building leg strength, incorporating more hill training, or as an off-season session for cyclists.
Favorite Cycling Workouts—Comparing Different Approaches
All-star guests like Dr. Stephen Seiler, Frank Overton, and Sonya Looney share their favorite cycling workouts and how they fit into different training styles.
Workout of the Week: 20 Seconds to Heaven
The ability to push a big gear with high cadence teaches a sport-specific strength that is difficult to create otherwise.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Technical Skills Development with Coach Anneke Beerten
Coach Anneke Beerten shares tips on how to improve mountain bike handling skills and overcome psychological hurdles in taking risks.
The Relationship Between Diet, Exercise, and Sleep
We talk with Examine.com writer Brady Holmer about how diet, exercise, and sleep all impact one another and ultimately play a key role in our health and performance.
Workout of the Week: Roller Under/Overs
Maximize your leg speed with this rolling workout.
What It Takes to Be an Olympic Triathlete
Fast Talk’s first live recording took place at USAT’s 2024 Endurance Exchange, where we spoke with two top coaches who are helping to build Team USA’s Olympic hopefuls.
Understanding the Norwegian Training Method
Lately, the Norwegian method for endurance training has the world abuzz. In reality, its core tenets have been around for decades.