Podcast Episodes

The Rise of The Adventure Athlete, with Expedition Detroit’s Dan Cooke

Episode 313

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 …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Understanding the Impact of Common Medications on an Athlete’s Physiology and Training

Episode 312

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 you…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Not All VO2max Intervals Are Made the Same – A Physiology Deep Dive

Episode 311

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Lessons Learned Trying to “Make It” as a Pro

Episode 310

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.

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Potluck Discussion: Racing Without a Coach, Why Runners Use Pace, and Focusing on One Event

Episode 309

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.

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Tips from a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist

Episode 130

Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports. 

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

308: How to Navigate a World of Exploding Metrics and Estimates with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Marco Altini

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. 

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Favorite Workouts—Comparing Different Approaches

Episode 307

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.

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Technical Skill Development with Coach Anneke Beerten

Episode 129

MTB Skills Development Coach Anneke Beerten shares tips on how to improve bike handling skills and overcome psychological hurdles in risk taking.  

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

The Relationship Between Sleep, Diet, and Exercise

Episode 306

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. 

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago