FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast

The Crusher in the Tushar brings the pain. We've had some time to process the pain and suffering of the 2018 Crusher in the Tushar gravel race, which was both Frank and Jackson's target race for the season. We met so many people who listened to our first podcast on the Crusher, so we felt compelled to break down the experience and go through the data! In this episode, we go through each of our races (Jackson in the pro field, Frank in the 45-49 field) and look at the TrainingPeaks data. We also filmed the episode, so head over to our YouTube channel to get visuals on the data! We're already planning how to do better next year… Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and feel free to leave a question or comments in the comment section below, or ping us on social media. Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat 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 Ep. 13: Breaking Down the Crusher in the Tushar Experience appeared first on FasCat.

MONZA, ITALY – MAY 06: (L-R) Eliud Kipchoge Zersenay Tadese and Lelisa Desisa run during the Nike Breaking2: Sub-Two Marathon Attempt at Autodromo di Monza on May 6, 2017 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images) On May 6, 2017, Nike and a team of runners attempted to break the elusive 2 hour marathon barrier, which has never been done before. This was known as the Breaking2 Project, and Robby Ketchell played an integral role in its development as a sports scientist. Today on the podcast, we're having a slightly different conversation than normal and delve into the world of running performance with Robby and lead Nike physiologist Brett Kirby to talk about Breaking2 and what went into creating this project. It's a very fascinating conversation, and one that can be applied to any sport that involves optimizing human performance. Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! Breaking2: https://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/running/breaking2 Robby's LuMind RDS Fundraiser: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/lumind-research-down-syndrome-foundation-nyc-2018/robbyketchell Breaking2 National Geographic Show Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat 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 Ep. 12: The Nike Breaking2 Project with Robby Ketchell and Brett Kirby appeared first on FasCat.

This week, Frank and Jackson sit down with FasCat coach Isaiah Newkirk, a seasoned performance coach and professional cyclist for the 303 Project Cycling Team, to talk about his training leading up to next week's Tour of Utah. Isaiah is designated team leader, and will be hunting for a high overall placing at one of America's toughest races. We talk about Isaiah's specific training, how training his gut has been a gamechanger for managing in race nutrition, and an overview of some of the key stages and what to expect for this exciting week long stage race. Isaiah will also be contributing regular video updates from the race, as well as publishing his TrainingPeaks data so definitely stay tuned for more ToU content! Be sure to follow Isaiah and the 303 Project on social media to keep up with them during the race (links below). If you have questions for Isaiah for the post-Tour of Utah debrief, leave them in the comments below or via Twitter. Enjoy! Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! Isaiah on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianewkirk Instagram: https://instagram.com/isaiah.newkirk 303 Project: Instagram: https://instagram.com/the303project Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat 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 Ep. 11: Coach Isaiah on Racing Tour of Utah! appeared first on FasCat.

It's the third rest day of the Tour, so we're back for the final installment of our Tour de France podcast series with Coach Robby Ketchell! This time, we're talking race tactics and how to apply the race strategies of the pros to your own racing goals. It's a great conversation that combines Tour commentary and insights into how to improve your racing tactics. Definitely don't want to miss this! Like we mentioned at the end of the show, leave a question for a future show in the comments below and we'll answer them on the podcast. Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat 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 Ep. 10: Race Tactics – TdF Rest Day Show! appeared first on FasCat.

It's Recovery Monday here at the FasCat HQ and a rest day in the Tour de France, so what better to do than record a podcast? We're joined once again by Coach Robby Ketchell, who has spent time in many Grand Tours, including the Tour de France. We talk about all things rest day, including what riders actually do on these breaks from the race, how the techniques and concepts apply to amateurs, and a recap of some of the key moments of the race so far. We also give a bit of a preview into the next section of the Tour and what we predict will happen. If you're interested in working with Robby to improve your cycling performance, he's now available as a FasCat coach! To get started fill out our new athlete questionnaire for a coaching consultation. Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat 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 Ep. 9: Tour de France Rest Day Show with Coach Robby! appeared first on FasCat.

The Crusher in the Tushar, one of the premier mixed terrain bike races in the country, is a cruel, brutal yet beautiful event. It covers 70 miles and 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Tushar mountain range of Southern Utah, and is easily some of the most difficult 70 miles you'll ever do. This week on the podcast, we break down the course and provide insight into the race strategy so you can crush with confidence. Coach Frank has attended multiple Crushers, and has won his age group as well. We break down the course and what you can expect out there come race day. Be sure to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel for a more in depth look at the TrainingPeaks and GPS data from the race! Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat 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 to CRUSH the Crusher in the Tushar appeared first on FasCat.

We're excited to bring a bonus episode this week to your ears! We bring on a special guest, FasCat's new coach, Robby Ketchell to talk all things Tour de France. Robby has worked at the highest level of the sport as a sports and data scientist for teams like Garmin Slipstream and Team Sky. He helped coach Ryder Hesjedal to victory at the 2012 Giro d'Italia and has been an integral component to the high performances of many professional cyclists. Robby drops by the FasCat podcast to talk about his background and stories from behind the peloton, including a fantastic account of Ryder's Giro win. We then dive into the 2018 TdF route and discuss some of the contenders and key stages, and what we can expect from this year's race. If you have any questions for a future podcast with Robby, leave them in the comments below or on Twitter! We're definitely bringing him back for more… If you're interested in working with Robby to improve your cycling performance, he's now available as a FasCat coach! To get started fill out our new athlete questionnaire for a coaching consultation. Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! 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! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post Ep. 7: Tour de France Preview Show with Coach Robby Ketchell! appeared first on FasCat.

This week we're diving into the rationale behind using a well-designed cycling training plan to pursue your goals as a cyclist. Training is both an art and a science, and having a professionally curated plan will ensure that you'll go faster on the bike. We talk about: How and why FasCat began developing our six week $49 training plans What's included in the training plans How to choose, follow and get the most out of the plan And more! Listen through the end of the podcast to get a special coupon code to save on your next training plan! And remember: if you can follow a plan, you can go faster. Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! 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! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post Ep. 6: Follow a Cycling Training Plan to Go Faster! appeared first on FasCat.

This week we're going an inch deep and a mile wide on the science of intervals for each of the primary disciplines of cycling so you can train smarter! Intervals are an essential component of a well-designed training plan, and each event or sector of bike racing and training requires different kinds of intervals. In this episode, we talk intervals for: Criteriums Road races Time trials Stage races Hill climbs Cyclocross Cross country mountain biking Marathon/distance mountain biking Gravel/fondos Now go do some intervals! Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! 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! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post Ep. 5: How to Perform Intervals for Your Races and Rides appeared first on FasCat.

This week on the podcast, we're diving deep into recovery for cyclists. Have you ever heard the mantra, "Train hard, recovery harder"? It's true; recovery is an absolute cornerstone for performing as an athlete, and it must be taken seriously. We walk through the fundamentals (the practices that make up 80-90% of recovery) plus the additional 10-20% "marginal gains" that can be added in to maximize recovery and performance as a cyclist. In this episode, you'll learn: The top 3 fundamental components of optimizing recovery as an athlete What an ideal recovery routine looks like Some of Frank's favorite recovery tools and secrets What's up with Cryotherapy and sensory deprivation tanks? Plus more! Thank you for tuning in to the podcast, and for all of the great feedback on the show. If you have questions, ping us on Twitter @fascat and @jacksonlong, or by commenting below. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on the iTunes store with your favorite thing about the podcast or how we can improve! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fascatcoaching/ Instagram: @fascatfh Twitter: @FasCat and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoaching Intro music: David Cutter Music // https://davidcuttermusic.com/ The post Ep. 4: Recovery Tips for Cyclists appeared first on FasCat.