82: The importance of adaptations, with George Bennett
There’s a critical distinction between adaptation and recovery. In fact, sometimes what helps one, hurts the other. Recovery is about doing what you can so the legs are ready for your next workout. Ad...
31 Aug 20191h 30min
81: The Cyclocross episode with Coach Holicky, Katie Compton, Ellen Noble, and Maxx Chance
It’s been a long time coming, but Fast Talk is finally taking on cyclocross! Today on the pod: - Why cyclocross is so unique to the cycling world - What assets you need to be a good ‘cross rider - The...
16 Aug 20191h 44min
80: Properly executing intervals is hard; keep your training plan simple
Complex training prescriptions are becoming increasingly popular. In this episode, we ask the question: Does it really need to be that complex? What do you gain from this complexity? With the help of ...
2 Aug 20191h 49min
79: Playing the Energy Game with Colby Pearce
In this episode, we discuss how to use energy most effectively. We’ll define energy and discuss the pros and cons of trying to measure it. We’ll dive into all the ways you can unnecessarily waste ener...
19 Juli 20191h 36min
78: The demands of the Tour de France with Ciaran O'Grady
For three weeks every July we watch the best bike racers in the world tear themselves apart for four-plus hours per day at the Tour de France. Could we ever do something like that? What exactly does i...
12 Juli 20191h 19min
77: Avoiding the big mistakes even pros make, with Dr. Andy Pruitt and Frankie Andreu
We all make mistakes. No one trains and races perfectly, which can be frustrating when so often those mistakes are made out of honest effort and a desire to perform at our best. In episode 77, we’re g...
28 Juni 20191h 35min
76: When to push and when to pull the plug, with Kate Courtney and Whoop
Effective training is a balance between stressing our systems and recovery. While training does damage, it’s in recovery that we repair and get stronger. We dive into the recovery side of the training...
14 Juni 20191h 32min
75: High intensity training, with Dr. Stephen Seiler
In episode 75, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Seiler, one of the top exercise physiologists working today. Dr. Seiler has talked with us previously about the polarized, or 80/20, model of endurance train...
31 Maj 20191h 37min
