Podcast Episodes

Training the Gut with Asker Jeukendrup

Episode 83

Today on Fast talk we’re diving into nutritional training: 1. Scientific approach to figuring out carb needs 2. G.I. distress 3. Race nutrition 4. Why most people can only absorb 60g of carbs/hour 5.…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

The importance of adaptations, with George Bennett

Episode 82

There’s a critical distinction between adaptation and recovery. In fact, sometimes what helps one, hurts the other. Recovery is about doing what you can so the legs are ready for your next workout. A…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

The Cyclocross episode with Coach Holicky, Katie Compton, Ellen Noble, and Maxx Chance

Episode 81

It’s been a long time coming, but Fast Talk is finally taking on cyclocross! Today on the pod: - Why cyclocross is so unique to the cycling world - What assets you need to be a good ‘cross rider - Th…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Properly executing intervals is hard; keep your training plan simple

Episode 80

Complex training prescriptions are becoming increasingly popular. In this episode, we ask the question: Does it really need to be that complex? What do you gain from this complexity? With the help of…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Playing the Energy Game with Colby Pearce

Episode 79

In this episode, we discuss how to use energy most effectively. We’ll define energy and discuss the pros and cons of trying to measure it. We’ll dive into all the ways you can unnecessarily waste ene…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

The demands of the Tour de France with Ciaran O'Grady

Episode 78

For three weeks every July we watch the best bike racers in the world tear themselves apart for four-plus hours per day at the Tour de France. Could we ever do something like that? What exactly does …

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Avoiding the big mistakes even pros make, with Dr. Andy Pruitt and Frankie Andreu

Episode 77

We all make mistakes. No one trains and races perfectly, which can be frustrating when so often those mistakes are made out of honest effort and a desire to perform at our best. In episode 77, we’re …

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

When to push and when to pull the plug, with Kate Courtney and Whoop

Episode 76

Effective training is a balance between stressing our systems and recovery. While training does damage, it’s in recovery that we repair and get stronger. We dive into the recovery side of the trainin…

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

High intensity training, with Dr. Stephen Seiler

Episode 75

In episode 75, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Seiler, one of the top exercise physiologists working today. Dr. Seiler has talked with us previously about the polarized, or 80/20, model of endurance trai…

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

Why women are not small men, with Dr. Stacy Sims

Episode 74

In episode 74, we speak with Dr. Stacy Sims about the numerous and complex differences between male and female physiology, and the significant impact that has on women's training and performance.

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Published on 6 years, 7 months ago