Podcast Episodes

Virtual Crits, Course Recon, and Live Coaching: Redefining Indoor Training

Season 7 Episode 11

Hear how structured workouts, virtual communities, and game-changing tech combine for authentic, effective winter training — or cycling in general.

George Gilbert and Tim Cusick join host Dirk Friel…

Published on 7 hours ago

Scott Johnston's Winning Formula for Ruth Croft and Tom Evans at UTMB

Season 7 Episode 10

Scott Johnston, fresh off coaching both the men's and women's winners of UTMB in the same year, shares his coaching philosophy with Dirk Friel. Scott emphasizes the value of consistent, disciplined t…

Published on 1 week ago

Fueling Insights Explained: Iñigo San-Millán on Optimizing Carbohydrate Intake for Cyclists

Season 7 Episode 9

You're not seeing things. CoachCast has been renamed Endurance Unlimited. Stay tuned for more great episodes and more. Now, on to this episode...

Dr. Iñigo San-Millán explains the science and strate…

Published on 1 month ago

From Couch Potato to World Champion: April Zilg on Coaching and What Makes a Great Paddle Athlete

Season 7 Episode 8

The evolution of paddle sport racing is pushing the limits of endurance competition, where training technology and data-driven coaching play a significant role.

April Zilg, world champion paddle athl…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gravel's Evolution: Dylan Johnson Talks Unbound, Training, Gear Choices & Strategy

Season 7 Episode 7

In this episode, host Dirk Friel sits down with professional gravel racer and Ignition Coaching coach Dylan Johnson to dig into all things gravel.

They break down the cutting-edge equipment trends s…

Published on 3 months ago

Fixing Food Culture in Endurance Sports Beyond Carbs and Calories

Season 7 Episode 6

In this episode of the CoachCast, host Dirk Friel sits down with Kristen Arnold, a registered dietitian, elite cycling coach, and former pro racer, to unpack the complex relationship endurance athlet…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

From Racing Pro Motocross to Running the Boston Marathon with Coach Alex Martin

Season 7 Episode 5

In this episode, Dirk Friel talks with Alex Martin, a former professional motocross and supercross racer who spent over 15 years competing at the highest level, earning podiums and top-five finishes.…

Published on 4 months ago

Designing Optimal Training Dosages with Purple Patch's Matt Dixon

Season 7 Episode 4

Matt Dixon shares his clear and simple approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of purpose, consistency, and developing foundational habits over chasing the latest trends or technologies. Whe…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside WorldTour Cycling Camps: The Training, Testing and Nutrition

Season 7 Episode 3

We're diving deep into the world of professional cycling camps as we hear first-hand from some of the leading coaches and nutritionists in pro cycling. Reporting from the picturesque coastal climbs o…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fergus Crawley on Training Hybrid Athletes and the Benefits for Endurance Athletes

Season 7 Episode 2

In this episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, we sit down with Fergus Crawley, the co-founder and head coach of Omnia Performance, to look into the world of hybrid athletes. Hybrid training, a blen…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago