Fast Talk
Fast Talk Labs
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.
Episodes
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Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 21min
325: When Is Fast Tech Too Fast?
When does an innovation in speed cross the line of fair competition or safety? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 23min
324: Lennard Zinn’s Cycling Gear Essentials
Lennard Zinn shares his decades of experience to help cyclists of all levels navigate what gear they do and don’t need when starting a new cycling discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 14min
323: Do All Athletes Need Regular Blood Testing?
Blood tests can help tell whether an athlete is overtrained or performing at their best, but is it a good idea for athletes to do regular testing? We discuss with Dr. Lauren Rudolph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 9min
322: Evolution of the Holistic Athlete with Dirk Friel
TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel discusses the evolution of the holistic athlete, focusing on aspects like nutrition, mental health, and holistic athlete care. They explore the importance of group rides, coach-athlete communication, balancing data with holistic training, and strategies for balancing training with professional life for improved athlete well-being and performance.
May 30, 2024 • 1h 30min
321: How to Effectively Give and Receive Feedback, with Eric Brunner
National Cyclocross Champion Eric Brunner discusses effective feedback in sports and life. Topics include evolving coaching relationships, navigating feedback dynamics, optimizing feedback for learning, and balancing positive and negative feedback with consequences.
May 24, 2024 • 1h 8min
320: Potluck Discussion: Holding a Wheel, GI Issues While Running, and Training Physiology or Performance
Topics include strategies for holding onto a wheel in cycling, handling GI issues during long runs, and balancing training physiology with performance outcomes. The discussion offers insights on mental toughness, geographical stereotypes, and navigating sports nutrition challenges.
May 16, 2024 • 50min
319: Do Cooldown Sessions Help or Hurt You?
Debunking the myth of cooldown sessions and exploring the controversy surrounding their benefits in enhancing recovery and performance. Debating the necessity of cooldowns post-workout and their impact on muscle soreness and glycogen replenishment. Reflecting on post-race performance and the mental cooldown process for self-evaluation. Optimizing recovery methods and discussing the lack of evidence supporting active recovery techniques. Exploring the benefits of cooldown sessions in exercise from physiological and psychological perspectives.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 26min
318: Get the Most Out of Your Performance with Mental Strength Techniques
Dr. Brian Zuleger, sports psychologist, shares insights on mental strength techniques for athletes, emphasizing visualization, self-talk, and goal achievement. The podcast explores the vital link between mental and physical training, mastering visualization, achieving goals in sports psychology, fostering mental strength early on, and integrating mental techniques into training routines for optimal performance.
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 17min
317: Beyond the Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Metabolism
Explore the complexities of metabolism, including the differences between fat and carbohydrates as fuel sources, the intricacies of glycolysis and energy systems, and the role of ATP in energy production. Dive into the details of the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and the importance of NAD and FAD as electron carriers. Discover the interconnectedness of aerobic metabolism and the effort required for ATP production, all wrapped up with fun banter and quirky anecdotes from the hosts.
Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 17min
316: Potluck Discussion: Gear Innovation Limits, Revisiting VO2max, and Training/Life Balance
Our team dives into these important topics and along the way, Grant shows his “dadness,” while Rob and Trevor argue while making the same point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
