Even Ultra-Endurance Athletes Need a Little HIT
You might never sprint during an Ironman or ultra-running race, but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from some HIT.
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Dr. Stephen Seiler Q&A on Durability and High-Intensity Repeatability
Dr. Stephen Seiler answers a variety of endurance sport questions on The Physical Performance Show.
An Ultra-Athlete’s Guide to RPE
An athlete’s rate of perceived exertion, or RPE, is one of the most underappreciated metrics. For ultra-athletes who are closely in touch with their bodies and minds, working with RPE is an essential component to training and racing.
Dr. Stephen Seiler on “Aha” Moments, Tailoring High-Intensity Training, and How Much Food to Carry
Welcome to another potluck conversation with regulars Grant Holicky, Trevor Connor, and Rob Pickels. In these discussions, we pick topics that we find interesting and break them apart using a mix of science, humor, and our own experience. This week’s potluck is a special episode because joining us is Dr. Stephen Seiler. He’s going to discuss […]
The True Definition of Threshold
Your lactate threshold may not be what you think it is. Coach Trevor Connor explores the true definition of this physiological turn point.
Nerd Lab: Touching on the Extraordinary Work of Dr. John Hawley
We dive into the work of Dr. John Hawley – he has produced many seminal studies and papers in exercise science since the 1990s. Today, we wilk look at a few of his key papers on carbohydrates and how we adapt.
Potluck Discussion: Structured Training Plans, Building a Base for Attacks, and Contradicting the Science
We discuss a host of odd, interesting, and humorous training topics in this week’s show.
How to Nail Your Next Taper
How long? How much? How many? Tapering can be a dark art, but we’ve got all your questions answered to help deliver you to your next start line ready to go.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Increasing Longevity in Endurance Sport—with Katerina Nash
Learn how to maximize your endurance sport for a lifetime.
Training Through Menopause—with Dr. Stacy Sims
Dr. Stacy Sims gives her advice on how to coach women through all stages of menopause.
How to Coach Mom-Athletes with Empathy and Understanding
Being a mom and an athlete can require world-class juggling and coping skills. As a coach, how can you best support and empower these athletes? We find out from Coach Alison Freeman (who’s also a Mom-Athlete).
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: How to Avoid Overtraining—with Dr. Trent Stellingwerff
Learn how to get the most from your training and fueling—and avoid the pitfalls of overtraining—with advice from a leading academic.
Hone Your Marathon Speed Endurance with Speed-First Training
Run your target marathon pace by developing basic speed before anything else.
The Stephen & Siren Seiler Series: Finding the Right Training Formula for You
Learning what works best for your training and adaptation can be a process of trial and error, as the Seilers discuss in this latest video.
The Stephen & Siren Seiler Series: Resuming Running and Building Good Habits
Siren Seiler talks about getting back into running and the importance of building good habits around training and recovery.
11 // Coaching Masters Athletes
Training mistakes are costly for masters athletes. Coaches who are savvy to aging position their clients for a lifetime of performance.
The Stephen & Siren Seiler Series: Learning to Let Go
In the third part of our eight-part video series, Siren Seiler talks about learning to let go of expectations and start over after being sidelined with another injury.
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.