Cycling in Alignment with Colby Pearce

Nathan Haas: Destroying Hyperbole - Ep122 This conversation with Nathan Haas is one in which we attempt to slay the dragon of hyperbole in cycling. And talk about some other stuff.    We cover all sorts of topics from Geraint Thomas’ drinking binger, to how to actually pronounce his name, to why watts are not watts. Which leads to some interesting attempts to define a watt.  I am grateful Nathan took the time to have a discussion with me on these topics, his insight and wisdom are always refreshing. Don’t forget to check out Nathans podcast, The Gravelogue.  Links: Nathan's Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/nathanpeterhaas/    

Matt Appleman - The Difference Between Perception and Impact- - Ep 121 This episode is a discussion with frame builder and crankset manufacturer Matt Appleman. Matt’s story is that of someone who has brought a product to the world as a result of his own need for something in his own life, which has been a running theme on this show for a while. It means someone created something that benefits themselves first, and then other people afterwards. It is the essence of what it means to be a creative and contributing member of society. Matt figured out years ago that running shorter cranks helped him with bilateral knee pain, but he could not find cranks as short as he wanted. His suspicion was that if he went shorter, things would get better, and they did.  Links: Matt's Website ►► https://www.applemanbicycles.com    

Ashleigh Frager: Unleash the Profound Strength of the Body - Ep 120 Today’s discussion is with Back to Basics CEO Ashely Frager. Ashleigh has experienced a deep healing journey which led her to create a company that is focused on household cleaning products that are non-toxic, including her own product that offers a unique cleaning solution.  In our discussion, we look at some of the products I use in my own home and Ashleigh gives me her honest opinion of what I have been using. The results might surprise you!  We also speak about the axiom that the body heals itself, that life force creates and restores health. This is a belief Ashleigh and I have in common, but not many people I encounter seem to understand this intuitively.  Links: Back To Basics Website ►► https://backtobasics.shop/ Here’s a discount code to share with your listeners for 10% off Cleaner Than Clean: PEARCE10   Back To Basics on Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/backtobasics_shop/   #cleanerthanclean #backtobasics #cleanliving #clean #chemicalfree #fragrancefree #health

Aaron Dunford - Ep119 This episode of Cycling in Alignment is a conversation with Aaron Dunford, a fit colleague who is Steve Hogg certified and works in Sydney, Australia.  Links: Aaron's Website ►► https://fusionpeak.cc/ Aaron's Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/fusion_peak/    

Alyssa Sawyer: Commune with the Inner Voice - Ep118 This episode of Cycling in Alignment is with my Chek Professional colleague Alyssa Sawyer. Our conversation bounces around the concept of holding the tension of the opposites, and we discuss the polarity between the worship of science and the trust of intuition and experiential knowledge.  Alyssa also discusses her own journey as a marathoner and why she chose to quit running. Additionally, she breaks down the menstrual cycle and relates it to the athlete, offering insight and structure for women to work with their monthly rhythm as opposed to against it.  I had intended for our conversation to go a different direction but the flow was happening so we went with it. Hopefully Alyssa will have time for a future episode.  Links: Alyssa's Website ►► https://www.coachsawyersays.com/ Alyssa's Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/coachsawyersays/ #holisticcoaching #womenshealth #respectthecycle #innervoice #chekinstitute 

What is your Myth and what are the belief systems that comprise it? How do these mental constructs impact your relationship to sport and health? I discuss these topics in episode XX of Cycling in Alignment on my return from attending my final course at the Chek Institute, Integrated Movement Specialist level 5, where we studied these topics.  #chekinstitute #holisticcoaching 

Part 2 - PETER DEFTY: THE INTUITIVE ATHLETE - Ep116   This is PART TWO of a two part conversation is with Peter Defty. Peter is the General Manager at Vespa Power Performance and a graduate of UC Davis with a degree in plant biology.    Our conversation included a broad range of topics including:  •The limited capacity of carbohydrate metabolism and the virtually unlimited capacity of fat metabolism  •The concept of metabolic flexibility  •How snacking is insidious  •The strategic use of carbohydrate to fuel performance  •Dogmatic thinking around Keto and High Carb diet philosophies  •The Optimized Fat Metabolism pyramid  •Exogenous vs endogenous energy production  •Using intuition as a feedback mechanism to direct training  •Living in a world with many unintended consequences to technology •Peter educates us on the historic run of Pheidippides    I hope you enjoy this conversation. Peter offered to answer more questions on a future episode so if you have them, speak up!    Links:   Vespa 25% Savings Offer ►► https://vespapower.com/coupon/alignment25/   Vespa Free Sampler Offer ►► https://vespapower.com/triathlon-special/   Vespa Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/vespa_endurance/   Vespa Website ►► https://vespapower.com/   Optimized Fat Metabolism Website ►► https://ofm.io/

PETER DEFTY: THE INTUITIVE ATHLETE - Ep115   This two part conversation is with Peter Defty. Peter is the General Manager at Vespa Power Performance and a graduate of UC Davis with a degree in plant biology.    Our conversation included a broad range of topics including:  •The limited capacity of carbohydrate metabolism and the virtually unlimited capacity of fat metabolism  •The concept of metabolic flexibility  •How snacking is insidious  •The strategic use of carbohydrate to fuel performance  •Dogmatic thinking around Keto and High Carb diet philosophies  •The Optimized Fat Metabolism pyramid  •Exogenous vs endogenous energy production  •Using intuition as a feedback mechanism to direct training  •Living in a world with many unintended consequences to technology •Peter educates us on the historic run of Pheidippides    I hope you enjoy this conversation. Peter offered to answer more questions on a future episode so if you have them, speak up!    Links:   Vespa 25% Savings Offer ►► https://vespapower.com/coupon/alignment25/ and use promo code "alignment25".   Vespa Free Sampler Offer ►► https://vespapower.com/triathlon-special/   Vespa Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/vespa_endurance/   Vespa Website ►► https://vespapower.com/   Optimized Fat Metabolism Website ►► https://ofm.io/

THINGS YOU MUST DO - Ep114   In this episode I offer my listeners a bit of a SBT GRVL redux, not because I think I’m cool but because hopefully it will be a useful perspective for my listeners.    Then I tell you what to do. This is not normally how I relate to my audience, I don’t often consider that I should tell other people how to live their lives. But in this case, I focus on two things I think you should do:  •Follow the Golden Rule •Move your body [in ways that are not riding a bike]   I hope you find this monologue useful.    Links:   Paul Chek 90/90 stretch ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p6FtlqpAYg   My Instruction on these movements ►► https://youtu.be/_3mYx9nOrKo

Derek Teel: Dial Your Health; Be Hard to Kill - Ep113 In this episode I have another conversation with Derek Teel of Dialed Health. We get deep into the philosophy of strength training and how it applies to cyclists. Derek and I had a great conversation on his pod and I felt there was more to expunge from this man’s mind movies so we stepped on the accelerator and let it rip. We dispel some myths about strength training and talk about the origin of the mindset many riders have when they step in the “gym”. I put “gym” in quotes because most riders don’t actually do gymnastics but for some reason this dated colloquialism persists. Really “gyms” should be called a Center for Strength and Conditioning and Functional Training. Rolls right off the tongue, doesn’t it?  Thank  you for listening and if you have comments or questions for myself or Derek I am sure you know where to find us, because you are here. And remember, wherever you go, there you are.  Links: Derek’s Training Video ►► Coming soon! Check Back. Derek’s Website ►► https://dialedhealth.com Derek’s Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/dialedhealth/