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Gale Bernhardt's insights on effective coaching, balancing technology with human touch, setting long-term goals and tips for aspiring coaches. With over 35 years of coaching experience, Gale Bernhardt has guided Olympians and World Championship athletes and played pivotal roles as the USA Triathlon Olympic and Pan American Games Triathlon coach. She shares her incredible journey from a mechanical engineering background to becoming one of the most respected figures in endurance sports as a pioneering endurance coach. We explore her coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of continual learning across exercise science, pedagogy, and other key areas of understanding. Gale also provides invaluable advice for aspiring coaches. She highlights the significance of setting long-term goals, addressing knowledge gaps, and balancing science and the art of coaching. Gale and Dirk compare and contrast coaching occupations in the United States and European countries. Plus, she touches on the evolving role of AI in coaching and why the human touch remains irreplaceable. To learn how TrainingPeaks can help your endurance coaching, visit TrainingPeaks.com.

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Building America’s Dream Cycling Team with George Hincapie and Bobby Julich Season 8 Ep. 3

Building America’s Dream Cycling Team with George Hincapie and Bobby Julich Season 8 Ep. 3

In this episode, George Hincapie and Bobby Julich joins host Dirk Friel to dive into the ambitious launch of Modern Adventure Cycling—a new American cycling team that’s already making waves on the int...

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Molly Seidel and Cliff Pittman on the Shift from Running Marathons to Ultras  Season 8 Ep. 2 to Trails

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Transform Your Training with Smarter Sleep: Insights with Charlotte Edelsten - Season 8 Ep 1

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Inside Cam Smith and the USA Skimo Team's Road to the 2026 Games - Season 7 Ep 20

On this episode of Endurance Unlimited, host Dirk Friel sits down with rising star Cam Smith, professional trail runner and ski mountaineering athlete who's just qualified for the 2026 Winter Games in...

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Making the Most of the Off-Season: Habits, Strength, and Mindset - Season 7 Ep 19

Making the Most of the Off-Season: Habits, Strength, and Mindset - Season 7 Ep 19

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Building Better Athletes: The Coach's Off-Season Toolkit with Matt Dixon - Season 7 Ep 18

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Neuroplasticity and Brain Fatigue in Endurance Sports with Scott Frey – Season 7 Episode 17

Neuroplasticity and Brain Fatigue in Endurance Sports with Scott Frey – Season 7 Episode 17

Host Dirk Friel sits down with Dr. Scott Frey, author, neuroscientist, and psychologist, for a deep dive into the critical role that the brain plays in endurance sports performance. Scott Frey explai...

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From Gravel to E-Sports: How Hayden Pucker Found His Edge in Virtual Racing - Season 7 Ep. 16

From Gravel to E-Sports: How Hayden Pucker Found His Edge in Virtual Racing - Season 7 Ep. 16

TrainingPeaks' Education Specialist, Cody Stephenson, is joined by returning guest and eSport cycling coach Zach Nehr and professional cyclist and esports racer Hayden Pucker—better known as Farm Watt...

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