Fast Talk

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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.

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Jun 22, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
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
Jun 15, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
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 · 49 min
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
Jun 8, 2023 · 53 min
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
Jun 1, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
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 · 56 min
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 · 1 hr 26 min
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
May 18, 2023 · 58 min
268: Favorite Workouts—Race Season Edition!
We hear from Fast Talk all-star guests like Lachlan Morton and Stephen Hyde about their favorite race season HIIT work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: How to Avoid Overtraining—with Dr. Trent Stellingwerff
Learn how to get the most from your training and fueling—and avoid the pitfalls of overtraining—with advice from a leading academic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
267: Are Your Interval Workouts Effective?—with Dr. Stephen Seiler
Interval workouts are often tough and many athletes finish them wondering if they were effective. We discuss how to get the most from your interval workouts with Dr. Stephen Seiler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 4, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
266: Is the Rise of Wearable Devices Helping or Hindering Our Training?
There has been an explosion in new metrics on wearable devices including oxygen saturation, sleep analysis, and glucose monitoring, but how much should we rely on them and do they really help us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2023 · 43 min
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Dr. Julie Emmerman on Maximizing Your Mental Game
What happens between your ears is every bit as important as what happens in your muscles. We talk goals, mindset, body image, and more with sport psychologist Dr. Julie Emmerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
265: Are Training Zones Dead?
Training zones have served an important role for decades, but with the sophistication of training software and portable devices, do they still have a place? Show Notes and more info: www.FastTalkLabs.com/are-training-zones-dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023 · 1 hr
264: The Importance of Staying Present in Training and Racing
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Apr 18, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: USA Cycling's Brendan Quirk on Elevating Women's Cycling
We chat with USAC's CEO about the road ahead for women's cycling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
263: Nerd Lab- Geeking Out on Dr. Paul Laursen's HIIT Research
We cover some of the seminal research from Dr. Laursen on high-intensity interval training and dehydration. For more information - Show Notes - Links - Summary: https://www.fasttalklabs.com/fast-talk/nerd-lab-geeking-out-on-dr-paul-laursens-hiit-research/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 6, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
262: Is Social Media Impacting Your Training and Racing?
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Apr 4, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Importance of Strength Training for the Female Endurance Athlete
In our latest Fast Talk Femmes episode, we talk with top strength coach Erin Carson on how female athletes can get the most from their time in the gym. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
261: Diving Deep into the Pain Cave
What is pain—and how can we learn to tolerate it in training and racing? We find out on our latest Fast Talk podcast where we're joined by neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023 · 57 min
260: Are You Ready for Race Season?
In this week's episode, our hosts talk about the best work to do leading into the race season, getting meditative during intervals, and preparing for an epic event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices