Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhen and How Frequently Should You Test Your Cycling FTP?
Season 3 Episode 106
Topics Covered In This Episode:
When is a good time to test FTP?When should you NOT test your FTP?How do you know an unscheduled FTP test is warranted…4 years, 2 months ago
Post-Race Analysis and Lessons from the 2022 Western States Endurance Run
Season 3 Episode 105
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Pros and cons of setting pacing goals in goal racesAid station strategies that saved serious timeHeat management strat…4 years, 3 months ago
5 Common Mistakes You're Likely Making With Your Training Data
Season 3 Episode 104
Topics Covered In This Episode:
What cyclists get wrong about Normalized PowerSetting your training zones correctlyHow Normalized Power and Average Po…4 years, 3 months ago
Should You Use Trail Running Poles At Your Next Ultramarathon?
Season 3 Episode 103
Topics Covered In This Episode:
The benefits of running with polesFactors to consider when choosing whether or not to use polesHow to properly size yo…4 years, 3 months ago
Understanding Time To Exhaustion (TTE) And How You Can Improve This Metric
Season 3 Episode 102
Topics Covered In This Episode:
What is time to exhaustion (TTE)?How does TTE relate to FTP?Intensive vs. extensive training and how to decide which t…4 years, 3 months ago
Exercise and Air Pollution: Training and Racing When Air Quality is Poor
Season 3 Episode 101
Topics Covered In This Episode:
How does exercise make your exposure to pollution worse?Health effects vs. performance effects of air pollution.Which …4 years, 4 months ago
What Is Chronic Training Load (CTL) And How To Use It To Improve Performance
Season 3 Episode 100
Topics Covered In This Episode:
How is CTL calculated?The difference between fitness and CTLWhat's missing from the CTL metricHow to interpret CTLWhat…4 years, 4 months ago
Tips For Choosing Your Ultramarathon Crew And Pacer
Season 3 Episode 99
Topics Covered In This Episode:
How to choose a good pacerThe key crew rolesCommon mistakes runners make with crews and pacersPlanning for things to g…4 years, 4 months ago
Should You Climb Out Of The Saddle?
Season 3 Episode 98
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Deciding when you should climb out of the saddle3 factors to considerThe main benefitsThe science behind climbing out …4 years, 4 months ago
Mental Health Trends In Ultra Endurance Athletes With Jill Colangelo, ALM
Season 3 Episode 97
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Mental health trends in ultra endurance athletesJill Colangelo's thesis: Prevalence and Type of Psychopathology in Ult…4 years, 5 months ago