78: The demands of the Tour de France with Ciaran O'Grady
For three weeks every July we watch the best bike racers in the world tear themselves apart for four-plus hours per day at the Tour de France. Could we ever do something like that? What exactly does i...
12 Jul 20191h 19min
77: Avoiding the big mistakes even pros make, with Dr. Andy Pruitt and Frankie Andreu
We all make mistakes. No one trains and races perfectly, which can be frustrating when so often those mistakes are made out of honest effort and a desire to perform at our best. In episode 77, we’re g...
28 Jun 20191h 35min
76: When to push and when to pull the plug, with Kate Courtney and Whoop
Effective training is a balance between stressing our systems and recovery. While training does damage, it’s in recovery that we repair and get stronger. We dive into the recovery side of the training...
14 Jun 20191h 32min
75: High intensity training, with Dr. Stephen Seiler
In episode 75, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Seiler, one of the top exercise physiologists working today. Dr. Seiler has talked with us previously about the polarized, or 80/20, model of endurance train...
31 Mai 20191h 37min
74: Why women are not small men, with Dr. Stacy Sims
In episode 74, we speak with Dr. Stacy Sims about the numerous and complex differences between male and female physiology, and the significant impact that has on women's training and performance. Lear...
17 Mai 20191h 16min
73: How to balance your VLamax, with Sebastian Weber
In episode 73, we talk about the important balance between our aerobic and glycolytic energy systems and why they may require a little give and take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
3 Mai 20191h 18min
72: Do we need training zones? With Dr. Andy Coggan, Dr. Stephen McGregor, and Hunter Allen
In episode 72, we discuss one of the most ubiquitous terms in cycling: training zones. We dive into their strengths and weaknesses, standards, and limitations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
22 Apr 20191h 43min
71: How to train for and race gran fondo-style events, with Colby Pearce
In episode 71, we discuss the training, experience, and challenge of one-day and multi-day gran fondos — everything you need to know to crush or simply complete your next event. Learn more about your ...
5 Apr 20191h 32min
