Fast Talk

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The Fast Talk podcast offers the best guides to cycling performance and endurance sports training from world-class experts.

Cohosted by cycling coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels, Fast Talk episodes feature fascinating conversations with world-class experts discussing the endurance sports topics they know best: the best ways to train, effective workouts, questions on polarized and interval training, sports nutrition, physiology and recovery, and sport psychology.

Fast Talk guests and regular contributors include Dr. Stephen Seiler, Joe Friel, Dr. Asker Jeukendrup, Sebastian Weber, Jim Miller, Dr. Andy Pruitt, Dr. Timothy Noakes, and elite professional athletes like Kristin Armstrong, Sepp Kuss, Brent Bookwalter, Kate Courtney, and many more.

Fast Talk is part of Fast Talk Laboratories, a new endurance sports knowledgebase for endurance racers and adventurers.

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#449
Thursday · 1 hr 5 min
449: A Deep Dive on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), with Dr. Trent Stellignwerff and Dr. Kate Ackerman
Two leading experts help us understand the complexities of RED-S, its causes and symptoms, and explain the challenges of diagnosis and treatment strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#448
November 5 · 49 min
448 Potluck Discussion: Halloween Candy, Weight Training Strategies, and Preventing Illness
In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss what Halloween candy to take on rides, weight training strategies through the year, and how to stave off sickness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#447
October 29 · 38 min
447: Should Endurance Athletes Consider GLP-1s? And a New Study on HIIT Microcycles
We dive into the pros and cons of GLP-1s and the science on their use with athletes, then we discuss a new Bent Rønnestad study on the effects of five consecutive days of HIT sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#446
October 22 · 1 hr 17 min
446: The Three Big Social Media Nutrition Myths
Our team discusses peptides, “healthmaxxing,” supplements, and social media influencers, by addressing what the actual science is behind these social trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#445
October 15 · 1 hr 8 min
445: The Neuroscience of Willpower, with Dr. Scott Frey
Despite popular belief, the ability to continue to push yourself is trainable—it isn’t simply a matter of grit. We discuss the science of willpower, its mechanisms, and how you can better cultivate this psychological superpower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#444
October 8 · 1 hr 14 min
444: How to Optimize the Indoor Training and Racing Experience
We discuss how to create an efficient indoor training environment that will enhance your experience with two veterans of virtual racing and riding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#443
October 1 · 1 hr 15 min
443: Why Are Grand Tour Winners Getting Younger?
Grand Tour contenders are younger than they’ve been at almost any point in history. Are we just finally getting it right, or is this an anomaly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#442
September 24 · 52 min
442: Potluck Discussion – How Specific is Too Specific, Benefits of Cyclocross, and the Point of Base Training
Our potluck discussion covers a wide range of topics, from whether it’s better to really focus on your weaknesses in training or build the best engine, the benefits of zone 2 intervals, what you could gain from dabbling in cyclocross, and the many methods and benefits for base training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#441
September 17 · 1 hr 9 min
441: The Latest Science on Double Threshold Training, with Siren and Dr. Stephen Seiler
First as an elite runner and now as a physiologist, Siren Seiler has been intrigued by “double threshold” training. Today we discuss the results of her master’s thesis: “Physiological and perceptual stress responses to repeated single‑ and double‑threshold interval training.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#440
September 10 · 45 min
440: New Science on Heart Remodeling in AFib, plus Strength and Speed Training Best Practices
First, we delve into a new study that points to several types of remodeling as potential causation of AFib. Then we look at elite Norwegian coaching practices around strength and speed training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#439
September 3 · 1 hr 3 min
439: The Importance of Small-Sided Racing with Team APS
Being a great racer is about more than just doing race-specific intervals. Freddie Rodriguez and Mike Norton join us to explain the concept of Total Cycling Race Dynamics and how it could be the most important thing you do to become a great racer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#438
August 27 · 1 hr 1 min
438: Pursue Process, Not Perfection, with Jeff Troesch
Sports psychologist and author Jeff Troesch discusses his new mental skills guide, One Day Better, which helps athletes cultivate the method and discipline to improve every single day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#437
August 20 · 55 min
437: Potluck Discussion - Best Time of Day, Pedal Stroke, and Returning from Forced Time Off
In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss what we feel is the best time of day to workout, what we should focus on for the optimal pedal stroke, and the best way to return to form after forced time off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#436
August 13 · 1 hr 21 min
436: Moving Beyond FTP to Multi-Dimensional Athlete Analysis
Physiologist Mac Cassin and the team at Wahoo are developing ways for athletes to better understand their strengths, weaknesses, and biggest areas for improvement with their Dimensional Training Load ecosystem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#435
August 6 · 52 min
435: Sodium Update and Are We Too Focused on Health
First, Coach Trevor gives an update on his low sodium challenge while Jared talks about how recent research has impacted his recommendations. Then, we’ll talk about whether we have gone overboard with fitness trackers and biohacks to maximize health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#434
July 30 · 1 hr 3 min
434: Finding the Ingredients for Exceptional Performances, with Adam Mills
Elite Coach Adam Mills has helped his athletes win countless national championships. He shares his secrets for how to achieve that exceptional performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#433
July 23 · 50 min
433: What’s Behind the Resurgence of American Mountain Bike Talent?
We speak with Bear National Team co-founder and Trek Factory Racing’s Riley Amos to understand the proliferation of American talent at the World Cup level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#432
July 16 · 1 hr 6 min
432: The Development of Wearable Technology Through the Lens of Tymewear’s Breathing Measurement
Tymewear’s co-founder and lead engineer, Arnar Larusson, discusses how his collaboration with Dr. Stephen Seiler and coach Espen Aareskjold has led to the continuing evolution of breathing measurement technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#431
July 9 · 46 min
431: You Don’t Need 120 Grams of Carbs Per Hour!
While elite professional athletes continue to raise the ceiling on carbohydrate intake, we detail the research that says it isn’t appropriate, or healthy, for most athletes to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#430
July 2 · 1 hr 20 min
430: Our Definitive Guide to Sodium for Athletes, with Jared Berg
We break down the foundational physiology of sodium alongside a groundbreaking paradigm shift in athlete hydration science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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