Episodes

  • 356: The Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass with Jared Berg
    Jan 30 2025
    Fast Talk’s head physiologist details why it’s important to maintain muscle mass as an endurance athlete, and how to do it even when trying to lose weight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 355: Potluck Discussion: Finding the Right Plan, Virtual Base Training, and U.S. Cyclocross
    Jan 23 2025
    We discuss how to find the right plan for you, using virtual training platforms in the base season, and the state of U.S. Cyclocross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 354: How Homeostasis Explains Everything
    Jan 16 2025
    In this summary episode we discuss how homeostasis is at the core of almost every function in our bodies, including how we train and stay healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 353: The Power of Motivational Interviewing, with Dr. Jeff Breckon
    Jan 9 2025
    Dr. Jeff Breckon discusses motivational interviewing concepts and techniques to empower coaches to better effect change in their athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • 352: The Four Fitness Foundations of Mobility, Flexibility, Stability, and Strength
    Jan 2 2025
    We talk with coach and physiologist Dr. Stacey Brickson about the importance of off-the-bike work, not just for performance but longevity and health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 351: Drawing Ethical Boundaries in the Coach-Athlete Relationship
    Dec 26 2024
    Dr. Kate Bennett discusses ethical boundaries, dual relationships, and power imbalances that both coaches and athletes should be aware of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 350: How to Set Strava Records on the Most Famous Climbs in the World
    Dec 19 2024
    Jack Burke tells us how he trained and raced record-setting climbs on Alpe d’Huez, the Stelvio, and the Mortirolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 349: Potluck Discussion: Sacrifices, Initial Season Workouts, and Over-Communication
    Dec 12 2024
    Our hosts talk about whether it is better to be balanced or pursue something fully, good workouts to start the season out, and how much communication is too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins