169: Should We Race by Numbers? With Dirk Friel
Fast Talk24 Juni 2021

169: Should We Race by Numbers? With Dirk Friel

When Chris Froome first came to prominence on the WorldTour and started dominating grand tours, all the talk was about how he was constantly looking at his stem. Was he staring at his power meter to gauge his effort? Entire websites were devoted to catching Froome in the act of looking at his head unit while racing his bike. https://chrisfroomelookingatstems.tumblr.com/ While Froome now claims he isn’t staring at his power and it has to do with breathing, the point deserves attention given the metronomic nature of some pro racing. If you did look at your numbers the whole time, would you be faster? Today, we’re sitting down with TrainingPeaks co-founder Dirk Friel to discuss what numbers, if any, you should use to gauge your racing efforts. Of course, any discussion of how to race a bike naturally evolves into a broader conversation about strategy, tactics, psychology, and even equipment. So, today you’ll gain plenty of insights into general race craft. Most of the discussion will be about the numbers: which numbers can help you, and in which race setting they’re most appropriate, and just as importantly which numbers can hurt your racing or at least your mindset. We’ll also discuss how you can use numbers to prepare for specific races, and even to plan out your race. In addition to Dirk Friel, today we’ll also hear from sports psychologist Simon Marshall, former WorldTour rider Svein Tuft, pro racer Shayna Powless, and athlete and coach Jen Sharp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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384: The State of Gravel Racing, with Alexey Vermeulen and Ben Delaney

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383: Longevity and Biomarkers of Performance

383: Longevity and Biomarkers of Performance

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382: Can We Resurrect the American Road Race Scene?

382: Can We Resurrect the American Road Race Scene?

Leipheimer talks with our team about how a new racing model used at the Levi Fondo may be the future of domestic racing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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381: The Synergistic Power of Training Your Brain, with Dr. Scott Frey

381: The Synergistic Power of Training Your Brain, with Dr. Scott Frey

We’re joined by neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey as we explore the effects of mental fatigue and brain endurance training on performance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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380: Durability: The Fourth Pillar of Aerobic Fitness

380: Durability: The Fourth Pillar of Aerobic Fitness

Coaches have known about the importance of durability for years, but researchers are only just starting to catch up. We discuss why it is the fourth pillar of performance. Learn more about your ad cho...

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379: Why Researchers, Coaches, and Athletes Need to Work Closely Together

379: Why Researchers, Coaches, and Athletes Need to Work Closely Together

We talk with Dr. Michael Kennedy about his work trying to bridge the knowledge-practice gap between researchers and practitioners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Juli 20251h 3min

378: Potluck Discussion - Lessons Learned, Comparing Intervals, and Is All Base the Same?

378: Potluck Discussion - Lessons Learned, Comparing Intervals, and Is All Base the Same?

In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss lessons learned from big events, the difference between over-under's and true HIIT intervals, and whether all base training is made equal.   Learn more about...

3 Juli 202556min

377: When Is Our Interval Work Too Much?

377: When Is Our Interval Work Too Much?

Brent Bookwalter talks with us about the importance of balancing physical and mental resources to get our workouts just right.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Juni 20251h 10min

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