Fast Talk

We discuss a host of questions, from how to get a little more out of your form in autumn, to fueling needs for short races like cyclocross, and why so many female athletes seem to excel when entering sports later in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Dr. Scott Frey and Tour commentator Brent Bookwalter about how our brains perceive effort and ways we can manipulate that perception to go harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Edward Coyle was a pioneer in figuring out how endurance athletes adapt and defining what attributes—such as efficiency and fuel utilization—are most important to perform at the highest levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We do the bulk of our training in zones 1 and 2, so this episode will explain how to define them and—more importantly—how to best train them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many started young, others turned their passion into their profession, and some used it to get healthy. Learn from the experiences of multiple athletes and coaches on how they entered—and stayed in—endurance sports no matter what life threw their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we switch our cycling shoes for running shoes and discuss how runners can accurately measure and pace their training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s potluck, we discuss if lighter means you always perform better, how to change things up if you’re not feeling that day’s workout, and what key tips we have to be better coaches or athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing has been researched more than high-intensity interval training. We talk with Dr. Seiler about what the science really says and how to apply it to our own training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Athlete, coach, and nutritionist Stephanie Howe explains how ultra-athletes can optimize performance through evidence-based nutrition practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our hosts bring their questions on working out at the end of a long day, how to manage when training races are too easy, and if base ride intensities should be varied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all seen on TV how hard the Tour de France is, but what does it take for these riders to push themselves so far day after day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally titled “Stop Your Legs from Fighting (Themselves),” we look back at episode 8 to see how our views—and the science—has changed regarding neuromuscular work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When does an innovation in speed cross the line of fair competition or safety? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lennard Zinn shares his decades of experience to help cyclists of all levels navigate what gear they do and don’t need when starting a new cycling discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blood tests can help tell whether an athlete is overtrained or performing at their best, but is it a good idea for athletes to do regular testing? We discuss with Dr. Lauren Rudolph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel about how athletes, coaches, and training software now focus on the whole athlete instead of only training plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with National Cyclocross Champion Eric Brunner about how to best give and receive feedback—not only in sports, but all aspects of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this potluck we discuss what to do when you’re struggling to hang on to a wheel, what the overall goal of training should be, and how to handle needing to poop during a long running event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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

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/adchoices

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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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

In the very early days of Fast Talk, our hosts summarized – in only 20 minutes – how to map out your training week. In today’s episode we revisit that summary to see just how good a job we did back then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are constantly inhaling particulate matter—not just from pollution, but from smoke, candles, and even cleaning chemicals. How does it impact our health? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early days of interval training research, it was hard not to come across the name of Dr. Véronique Billat who shaped much of our current understanding of interval training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Trent Stellingwerff reviews the research and gives practical tips on how to optimize altitude training in preparation for events both at altitude or at sea level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Block Periodization is one of the most sophisticated periodization models that’s producing big results for pros. But that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. Is it right for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Team Coach and Nutritionist Kristen Arnold helps us explore maximizing your nutrition as an athlete, gives advice for how junior women can reach the next level, and shares her experience managing national projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices