Fast Talk

327: What It Takes to Race the Tour de France, with Alex Howes and Neal Henderson

326: Revisiting Episode 8: The Importance of Neuromuscular Training

325: When Is Fast Tech Too Fast?

324: Lennard Zinn’s Cycling Gear Essentials

323: Do All Athletes Need Regular Blood Testing?

322: Evolution of the Holistic Athlete with Dirk Friel

321: How to Give and Receive Effective Feedback, with Eric Brunner

320: Potluck Discussion: Holding a Wheel, GI Issues While Running, and Training Physiology or Performance

319: Do Cooldown Sessions Help or Hurt You?

This podcast episode explores the concept of cool down and its effectiveness in various aspects of exercise and recovery. The discussion touches on the purpose of cool down as a transition period, the multi-billion dollar industry surrounding recovery rituals, the lack of evidence supporting the benefits of cool down f...

318: Get the Most Out of Your Performance with Mental Strength Techniques

This podcast episode explores the importance of mental strength and sports psychology in enhancing athletic performance. The discussions highlight the impact of mental fortitude on an athlete's results and the benefits of visualization, self-talk, and goal setting techniques. The speakers emphasize the need to build me...

317: Beyond the Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Metabolism

316: Potluck Discussion: Gear Innovation Limits, Revisiting VO2max, and Training/Life Balance

315: Is Cadence Work a Waste of Time?

314: History of the Rolling Medical Enclosure and What to Do in an Emergency, with Dr. Andy Pruitt

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

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

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

This podcast episode explores the importance of VO2max in winning races and the various perspectives and approaches to VO2max training. The speakers discuss the significance of understanding and correctly measuring metrics related to VO2max, as well as the relationship between anaerobic capacity and maximum oxygen cons...

310: Lessons Learned Trying to “Make It” as a Pro

This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by athletes in North American stage racing and the significance of opportunities and environment in achieving success in cycling. It also highlights the importance of building a life that you enjoy and being patient enough to wait for opportunities. The episode discuss...

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

Fast Talk Femmes: Tips from a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist