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.
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Savilia Blunk’s Journey from Junior to Pro
Discover the secrets to a successful transition from junior to pro racing, with insights from professional MTB racer, Savilia Blunk.
Interview with Marieke van Wanroij and Lieselot Decroix of Jumbo-Visma
Get to know Marieke, Lieselot, and the Jumbo-Visma team ethic as Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews these two pro-team coaches.
Behind the Grand Tour, with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Tim Declercq
Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews cyclist Tim Declercq on his life and what it’s like to be a domestique in Grand Tours.
13 // Coaching Elite Athletes
As pro athletes redefine the limits of performance, coaches are continually refining their strategy and leading a collaborative effort.
Why Hill Strides and Speed Development Are Essential for Ultras
In addition to traditional aerobic training, SWAP uses short hill strides to help athletes develop speed. Get the science behind this innovative approach to raising the ceiling on VO2max.
You Are Born for Coaching
The backstory of SWAP Running attests to the value of curiosity, naivety, and a good dose of grit. David and Megan Roche channeled their love for the sport into a coaching business with a reputation for winning.
Are You Ready to Step Up to Coaching Pros?
Supporting performance at the highest level will cost you time and money. Coach Joe Friel shares a balanced approach to the high-stakes game of working with pro athletes.
How to Play Your Hand in a Bike Race with Kiel Reijnen and Alex Howes
Discover how a strong peloton adds complexity to cycling, where strength alone won’t ensure victory. Seasoned pros Alex Howes and Kiel Reijnen share their insights from competing in Grand Tours on how to master the game of peloton strategy, no matter the hand you’re dealt.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Beating the Odds with Shayna Powless
Learn the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to sports to avoid burnout and injury from someone who conquered it themselves, pro cyclist Shayna Powless.
Measuring Performance and Progression
Coaches Joe Friel and former pro cyclist Ben Day talk about setting goals and how measuring progress must include “more than just numbers.”
Helping Athletes Learn from Failure and Disappointment
Joe Friel talks with four-time world champion triathlete turned coach Julie Dibens about how we can use failure and disappointment as an opportunity for growth.
Block Training Plan for an Elite Cyclist
The principles of block training can be applied across endurance sports, whether the athlete is elite or amateur. The biggest difference is that elite or pro athletes have more time to train.
A Pro Athlete’s Perspective on Coaching Style and Athletic Progression
Pro triathlete Joe Gambles reflects on the coaches he worked with over his athletic career, running the full gamut of styles, methodologies, and philosophies.
Pro Training Tips, with George Bennett
We sit down with Jumbo-Visma rider George Bennett to better understand how he trains, how you can apply his tips, and how pros have vastly different approaches.
Avoiding Mistakes Even Pros Make, with Dr. Andy Pruitt and Frankie Andreu
What are the most common mistakes we see in athletes—even pros? We hear from a variety of athletes, coaches, and experts who help us avoid catastrophe.