FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast

This week we are talking about the Haute Route ('oat root'). We're joined by cycling jedi master Colby Pearce (also a Haute Route Elite Ambassador) to discuss the Haute Route culture, training, and experience. Both Colby and Frank have multiple Haute Route events under their belts and have a wealth of knowledge, advice, and war stories from their experience. We discuss what the Haute Route actually is, a 'day in the life' + what to expect from these events, and then jump into how to train and prepare and of course some great stories from the road. To learn more, visit https://www.hauteroute.org/ and follow Colby on the socials: @CwPearce on Twitter and @colby_pearce on Instagram. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post Everything You Need to Know About the Haute Route with Colby Pearce appeared first on FasCat.

You asked, we answered! Once a month, we will take questions fielded from the FasCat community (via email and social media) and spend the entire hour answering them! The entire purpose of this podcast is to help you go faster on the bike, and we want to be more engaged with our podcast community (YOU!) to achieve that goal. This is the first installment in the Ask FasCat series, and we answer questions ranging from the rationale of openers to fueling for sweet spot, to fitting in fun group rides within a structured training plan, and everything in between. If you'd like to get a question answered next month, shoot us an email to help@fascat.wpengine.com or tag us #askfascat. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions, and thanks for listening! Don't forget to use code 25podcast at checkout to receive 25% off any training plan. Don't get left behind and scrambling to get ready for your target event! Also, the full video version of the podcast will be on our YouTube channel, so please subscribe to see each episode in video form, and catch us live on Facebook every Thursday at 11am MST! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post Ask FasCat #1 – Q&A Podcast! appeared first on FasCat.

We get a ton of questions about how best to pair and sequence our training plans to connect them through an entire season or a specific situation. With many permutations of how to combine plans over the course of a training and racing block, today's podcast is about giving you the tools to decide how to approach it. Don't forget to use code 25podcast at checkout to save 25% off any of our training plans. Tis the season! Don't wait until the last minute and "cram for the exam". We're also recording a Q&A podcast next week, so send in your questions to help@fascat.wpengine.com with any and all questions and we'll answer them on air. You can also watch the video version (coming soon) of this podcast on our YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe as we'll be filming all forthcoming episodes. Enjoy the show! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post How To Pair and Sequence Our Training Plans appeared first on FasCat.

We're back with Coach Isaiah to discuss the value and importance of collegiate cycling not only for the development as a cyclist, but creating more long term enjoyment in the sport of cycling. We chat about our experiences from both the rider side (Jackson and Isaiah) and the coaching side (Frank) to share insight for young athletes and parents alike. Use 25podcast for 25% off your next training plan Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post Collegiate Cycling: Perspective From Alums & former Coach appeared first on FasCat.

It's officially 2019, and that means time for some reflection and some discussion about what's next for the FasCat podcast. Frank and Jackson sit down to talk about some of their New Year's resolutions and goals for the year, and then jump into the tentative content calendar for 2019 and what you can expect from the show moving forward. We're beyond excited to roll the podcast into the new year and continue to help you get faster! Please subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to stay up to date with all of our episodes right when they are released. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post New Year's Show! What's Next for the FasCat Podcast appeared first on FasCat.

Coach Frank sits down with FasCat athlete Phil Gaimon to discuss the current state of cycling, the gravel craze, training and racing, training with WHOOP, and the role of social media influence on cycling sponsorship and rider value. Plus more! This is an interesting and engaging conversation that is perfect for your post-holiday travel. Learn more and connect with Phil: http://philthethrill.net/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqI9HyfLvodz7bXFCI3PU2g Instagram: @philgaimon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ Copyright © 2019 FasCat Coaching – all rights reserved. Join our *FREE* Athlete Forum to nerd out with FasCat coaches and athletes about your FTP, race data, power based training, or anything related to going fast on the bike! The post Phil Gaimon (FasCat Athlete): State of the Cycling Union appeared first on FasCat.

photo: Snowy Mountain Photography FasCat Athlete Sunny Gilbert recently had the ride of her life at the 2018 USA Cyclocross National Championships, netting second place in one of the most technical and demanding races in recent years. But what's more fascinating is the path she's taken to arrive at this place. A national champion in collegiate running, PhD level biochemistry science nerd, and a love for adventure, Sunny is the definition of a working-woman powerhouse athlete. We sit down with Sunny and her coach, Isaiah, for a candid and hilarious conversation about evolving as an athlete, what it takes to be strong, and how to juggle everything in a busy life. Keep up with Sunny's adventures by following her on social media: @run4funner on Instagram and Twitter. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ Copyright © 2019 FasCat Coaching – all rights reserved. Join our *FREE* Athlete Forum to nerd out with FasCat coaches and athletes about your FTP, race data, power based training, or anything related to going fast on the bike! The post Sunny Gilbert: Cyclocross Success on a Different Path appeared first on FasCat.

Coach Frank drops a solo episode this week on the FasCat Podcast discussing how he "invented" Sweet Spot Training and how he integrates it into his coaching philosophy. Here is the training tip referenced in the podcast about the simultaneous development of Training Stress Score (TSS) and TSTWKT (the Performance Manager Chart) 10075Train Less, Go Harder, Get Faster! For more on Sweet Spot and to add it to your training, check out our entire Sweet Spot training tips section and our Sweet Spot training plans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ Copyright © 2021 FasCat Coaching – all rights reserved. Join our *FREE* Athlete Forum to nerd out with FasCat coaches and athletes about your FTP, race data, power based training, or anything related to going fast on the bike! The post How I Invented Sweet Spot Training appeared first on FasCat.

Steamboat Gravel is shaping up to be 2019's hottest new gravel event! This week on the podcast we sit down with Steamboat Gravel (SBTGRVL) founder Mark Satkiewicz to discuss 2019's inaugural event, and what you can expect to encounter from the course this Summer. We dive into what inspired Mark and his team's vision, what the different courses are like, and who you can expect to see show up at the start line. We're definitely adding this one to the list next year, and you should too! Registration begins December 4th and we think its gonna fill up! Sign up with your email to secure your spot and save 20% before registration opens this weekend! https://sbtgrvl.com/ Use SBTFASTCAT for a discount off your entry fee !! Be sure to follow SBT GRVL on social media @SBTGRVL to stay up to date. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ Copyright © 2019 FasCat Coaching – all rights reserved. Join our *FREE* Athlete Forum to nerd out with FasCat coaches and athletes about your FTP, race data, power based training, or anything related to going fast on the bike! The post Steamboat Gravel Podcast appeared first on FasCat.

A Thanksgiving gratitude podcast because we are thankful for our all awesome listeners! So we sit down and talk about how grateful we are for this podcast and for YOU, the audience! We also dive into a couple other topics to get you through the holiday weekend. Enjoy! Jackson's Ted talk: "Make Pooping Great Again" https://youtu.be/oVDh6w6secs Why Sweet Spot is Superior to Zone 2 https://youtu.be/l61Rk8_SeOU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat , @FasCatCoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ Copyright © 2019 FasCat Coaching – all rights reserved. Join our *FREE* Athlete Forum to nerd out with FasCat coaches and athletes about your FTP, race data, power based training, or anything related to going fast on the bike! The post Thanksgiving Special! appeared first on FasCat.