The Fast Talk podcast offers the best guides to cycling performance and endurance sports training from world-class experts. Cohosted by cycling coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels, Fast Talk episodes feature fascinating conversations with world-class experts discussing the endurance sports topics they know best: the best ways to train, effective workouts, questions on polarized and interval training, sports nutrition, physiology and recovery, and sport psychology. Fast ...
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319: Do Cooldown Sessions Help or Hurt You?
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It’s a given that after a race or workout you do a cooldown—but is there any evidence this actually helps? The science may say otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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318: Get the Most Out of Your Performance with Mental Strength Techniques
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e’ve talked a lot about sports psychology tactics, but in this episode Dr. Brian Zuleger explains how to effectively apply them to your performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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317: Beyond the Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Metabolism
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We explain what metabolism is, how our bodies use carbohydrates and fat for fuel, and give an overview of an incredibly complex process all designed to produce one molecule: ATP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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316: Potluck Discussion: Gear Innovation Limits, Revisiting VO2max, and Training/Life Balance
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Our team dives into these important topics and along the way, Grant shows his “dadness,” while Rob and Trevor argue while making the same point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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315: Is Cadence Work a Waste of Time?
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While pros do a lot of both high- and low-cadence work, we talk with one of the top experts in the world on cadence, Dr. Ernst Hansen, about why the science isn’t so clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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314: History of the Rolling Medical Enclosure and What to Do in an Emergency, with Dr. Andy Pruitt
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Whether you’re a participant, event organizer, or volunteer, keep in mind Murphy’s Law – anything that can go wrong could (or will) go wrong. When one or more athletes are injured, you need to know what to do. We talk with Dr. Andy Pruitt about how to ensure the best outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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313: The Rise of The Adventure Athlete, with Expedition Detroit’s Dan Cooke
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The athlete market is diversifying, and the pool of thrill-seeking endurance athletes is rapidly expanding. In this episode we discuss what adventure athletes need as well as how to support emerging outdoor sports hubs with Expedition Detroit founder, Dan Cooke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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312: Understanding the Impact of Common Medications on an Athlete’s Physiology and Training
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Dr. Jeff Sankoff, the “Tri-Doc,” walks us through a list of medications and their impact on athletes to better understand risks, necessary training adaptations, and how to better communicate with your doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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311: Not All VO2max Intervals Are Made the Same – A Physiology Deep Dive
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310: Lessons Learned Trying to “Make It” as a Pro
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Trying to go pro is one of the hardest things we can do. Jack Burke and Taylor Warren share what they’ve learned so far, and, surprisingly, what they’ve gleaned may apply to the rest of us, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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309: Potluck Discussion: Racing Without a Coach, Why Runners Use Pace, and Focusing on One Event
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For this week’s potluck, we discuss what athletes lose when they don’t have a coach, Grant gets on his soapbox about running and pace, and then asks about training specifically for one event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Fast Talk Femmes: Tips from a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist
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Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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308: How to Navigate a World of Exploding Metrics and Estimates with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Marco Altini
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The number of, well, numbers we track during training is exploding, but they’re not all made equal. Some represent actual measurements while others are just estimates. We discuss the implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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307: Favorite Workouts—Comparing Different Approaches
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We hear from Fast Talk all-star guests like Dr. Stephen Seiler, Frank Overton, and Sonya Looney about their favorite workouts and compare how they fit into different training styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Technical Skill Development with Coach Anneke Beerten
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MTB Skills Development Coach Anneke Beerten shares tips on how to improve bike handling skills and overcome psychological hurdles in risk taking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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306: The Relationship Between Sleep, Diet, and Exercise
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We talk with Examine.com writer Brady Holmer about how sleep, diet, and exercise all impact one another and ultimately play a key role in our health and performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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305: What It Takes to Be an Olympic Triathlete
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Savilia Blunk’s Journey from Junior to Pro
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Discover the secrets to a successful transition from junior to pro racing, with insights from professional MTB racer, Savilia Blunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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304: Beyond the Basics: How Oxygen Is Delivered Throughout Our Bodies
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In our second Basics episode, we talk about how oxygen travels from the air around us to our working muscles, covering everything from the lungs, blood, and heart, to how our working muscles grab that oxygen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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303: The Neuroscience of Belief in Endurance Sports with Dr. Scott Frey
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Neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey talks about the hard science behind belief and how our “soft-wired” brain can be an advantage to endurance athletes and coaches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Group Effect: The Impact of Training Together in an Individual Sport
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Explore the intricacies of cycling excellence as former Cycling Canada Endurance Track Coach Jenny Trew and Mattamy National Cycling Center Director Chris Reid divulge insights on effective training groups, developmental ecosystems, and fostering a culture of excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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302: Potluck Discussion: January Training Tips, Holiday Nutrition Fiascos, and Trying a New Sport
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In this week’s potluck, we discuss our favorite ways to approach training in January, practical weight management tips after the holidays, and what to consider when trying a new endurance sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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301: How to Keep Your Back Healthy and Pain Free on the Bike
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Strength and Conditioning Expert, Jeff Hoobler, talks with us about the need for neuromuscular and functional work to keep our backs happy on the bike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Evolution, Controversies, and Future of Female Gravel Racing
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In this episode, Betsy Welch joins us to discuss the evolution and future of gravel racing, shedding light on the obstacles the community must overcome to get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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For our 300th episode, our hosts – both old and new – are interviewed by Dr. Stephen Seiler to discuss where we’ve been and where we’re going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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