Fast Talk
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.
Latest episodes
Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 1min
275: Exploring the Grit and Determination of Bikepack Racing with Chris Case
Join host Rob Pickels and Coach Connor as they dive into the world of endurance performance on Fast Talk. In this episode, we venture into the exciting realm of bikepack racing, a rising trend in the cycling world. Our special guest, Chris Case, former Fast Talk host and owner of Alter Explorations, takes us on an exhilarating journey through his first bikepacking race—the Trans-Atlantic Way. Discover the challenges he faced, from self-sufficiency to sleep deprivation, and the profound impact this unique experience had on his life. Prepare yourself for a captivating exploration of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of adventure.For Show notes visit: https://www.fasttalklabs.com/fast-talk/exploring-the-grit-and-determination-of-bikepack-racing-with-chris-case/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 29, 2023 • 57min
274- The Personal Side of Coaching - with Grant Holicky
Grant Holicky, Robin Carpenter, and Starla Teddergreen join Trevor and Rob to discuss social-connection's role for athletes.For Show Notes and Transcripts, visit, www.fasttalklabs.com/the-personal-side-of-coaching---with-grant-holickyFor Grant Holicky's Newsletter, visit, https://www.fasttalklabs.com/fast-talk/the-personal-side-of-coaching-with-grant-holicky/To Join Fast Talk Labs visit www.FastTalkLabs.com/Join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023 • 43min
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: How Hormone Fluctuation Affects Resistance Training – with Lauren Colenso-Semple
Find out if you should be resistance training in correlation with your menstrual cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 10min
273: Potluck with Dr. Seiler - Aha Moments, Tailoring HIIT Training, and Carrying Race Nutrition
Dr. Stephen Seiler joins us for this special potluck episode to discuss a variety of topics including a question he’s been asking himself about how to tailor high intensity work to each athlete.For Transcript and Show Notes see: www.FastTalkLabs.com/dr-stephen-seiler-on-aha-moments-tailoring-high-intensity-training-and-how-much-food-to-carry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 23min
272: Is There a Place for Low-Carbohydrate Diets? With Dr. Paul Laursen
We discuss the questions of whether a low-carbohydrate diet truly hurts performance and if it is better for our health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2023 • 50min
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Return on Investment in Women’s Sport—with Kate Veronneau
Learn about Zwift's return on investment into women's cycling through the Zwift Academy and work with the UCI and ASO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 8, 2023 • 54min
271: Nerd Lab: Touching on the Extraordinary Body of Research of Dr. John Hawley
We dive into the work of Dr. John Hawley – he has produced many seminal studies and papers in exercise science since the 1990s. Today, we wilk look at a few of his key papers on carbohydrates and how we adapt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 4min
270: Structured Training Plans, Building a Base for Attacks, and Contradicting the Science
Rob, Grant, and Trevor are back with another Potluck Episode. We discuss a host of odd, interesting, and humorous training topics in this week’s show.For Show Notes and Transcripts Visit: www.FastTalkLabs.com/potluck-discussion-structured-training-plans-building-a-base-for-attacks-and-contradicting-the-science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2023 • 56min
Fast Talk Femme Podcast: Increasing Longevity in Endurance Sport - with Katerina Nash
Learn how to maximize your endurance sport for a lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2023 • 1h 27min
269: Getting Through Serious Injury with Dr. Andy Pruitt and Dr. Julie Emmerman
All athletes fear the injury that takes years to recover from or permanently changes their lives. We talk with several experts, including Taylor Phinney, on how to manage serious injury and find yourself again. For show notes and transcripts visit: https://www.fasttalklabs.com/getting-through-serious-injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
