Podcast Episodes

Preparing for Cyclocross Race Day, with Adam Myerson

Episode 387

Cyclocross veteran Adam Myerson shares the essential race-day strategies—covering equipment, course inspection, warm-up, nutrition, and tactics—that can make or break your season. 

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Published on 2 days, 16 hours ago

The Psychological Impact of Overtraining

Episode 386

We talk with Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach about the psychological indicators of overtraining, which can often be the more dynamic signs for athletes and coaches to look for. 

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Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Potluck Discussion - Fatigue Training, Impact of Pregnancy, and Athlete Parents

Episode 385

In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss the value of training fatigued, how to support a pregnant athlete, and what we can learn from parents who are professional athletes.

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Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Episode 384

We’re joined by the Michigan-born gravel racer and the longtime cycling journalist to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of gravel racing and riding in 2025.

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Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Longevity and Biomarkers of Performance

Episode 380

In this episode, we take a critical look at the longevity movement and explore the most valuable—yet elusive—biomarkers for athletes.

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Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Can We Resurrect the American Road Race Scene?

Episode 382

Leipheimer talks with our team about how a new racing model used at the Levi Fondo may be the future of domestic racing. 

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Published on 1 month ago

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

Episode 381

We’re joined by neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey as we explore the effects of mental fatigue and brain endurance training on performance. 

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Durability: The Fourth Pillar of Aerobic Fitness

Episode 380

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.

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 379

We talk with Dr. Michael Kennedy about his work trying to bridge the knowledge-practice gap between researchers and practitioners

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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.  

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Published on 2 months ago