Podcast Episodes

Episode 213: The Time-Crunched Cyclist's Guide to Cyclocross, with Chris Merriam

Season 4 Episode 213

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Overview: 'Cross is coming! Coach Adam Pulford talks with Chris Merriam, Team Manager of CXD Trek Bikes, about all things cyclocross, from mi…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Episode 212 - Which is Best: SweetSpot vs. Polarized Training for Cyclists?

Season 4 Episode 212

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Overview: The sports science debate between training methodologies seems to pit Polarized training (e.g., hard days hard, easy days easy) aga…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Episode 211: Optimizing Recovery After Big Goal Events

Season 4 Episode 211

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Overview: Big goal events take a lot of you, both physically and mentally. A couple days off won't cut it. Here's how to structure an effecti…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Episode 210: How and when to intensify cycling training to gain speed and power

Season 4 Episode 210

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Overview: After a long period of developing base aerobic fitness, how and when should Time-Crunched Cyclists add intensity for greater speed …

1 year, 8 months ago

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Episode 209: Super Time-Crunched - Cycling Training in 4 Hours Per Week

Season 4 Episode 209

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Time-Crunched Cyclist programs are typically 6-8 hours of training per week, but a listener asks. "What if I have only 4 hours per week?"

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Episode 208: How Carbohydrate Fueling Affects Durability in Long Workouts and Races, with Dr. Gabriele Gallo, PhD

Season 4 Episode 208

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Carbohydrates and durabilityWhat are Critical Power and W PrimeResearch review: Critical Power at rested vs. fatigued state with CHOFu…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Episode 207: Bullet Proof Your Fatigue Resistance with Dr. Gabriele Gallo, PhD

Season 4 Episode 207

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Durability and Fatigue Resistance Testing ProtocolsDoes everyone benefit from durability training?Independence of VO2 and durabilityTr…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Episode 206: Science of Peak Fat Oxidation and FatMax with Dr. Gabriele Gallo, PhD

Season 4 Episode 206

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Peak Fat Oxidation and FatMaxFax oxidation effect on fatigue resistanceEffects of sex and fitness on peak fat oxidationTraining with l…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Episode 205: Joe Friel on Science-Based Training for Older Athletes - Part 2

Season 4 Episode 205

In Part 2 of our conversation with legendary coach Joe Friel, Adam and Joe discuss four key topics around training for older athletes: Consistency, I…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Episode 204: Joe Friel on Science-Based Training for Older Athletes - Part 1

Season 4 Episode 204

Unlock the secrets to maintaining peak performance at any age with our special guest, Joe Friel, the mastermind behind "The Cyclist's Training Bible"…

1 year, 9 months ago

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