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Fast Talk

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Health & Fitness
Sports
Science
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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Episodes

275: Exploring the Grit and Determination of Bikepack Racing with Chris Case

Join host Rob Pickels and Coach Connor as they dive into the world of endurance performance on Fast Talk. In this episode, we venture into the exciting realm of bikepack racing, a rising trend in the cycling world. Our special guest, Chris Case, former Fast Talk host and owner of Alter Explorations, takes us on an exhilarating journey through his first bikepacking race—the Trans-Atlantic Way. Discover the challenges he faced, from self-sufficiency to sleep deprivation, and the profound impact th...

Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 275

274- The Personal Side of Coaching - with Grant Holicky

Grant Holicky, Robin Carpenter, and Starla Teddergreen join Trevor and Rob to discuss social-connection's role for athletes. For Show Notes and Transcripts, visit, www.fasttalklabs.com/the-personal-side-of-coaching---with-grant-holicky For Grant Holicky's Newsletter, visit, https://www.fasttalklabs.com/fast-talk/the-personal-side-of-coaching-with-grant-holicky/ To Join Fast Talk Labs visit www.FastTalkLabs.com/Join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2023•57 min•Ep. 274

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 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 273

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

Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 270

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 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 269

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 18, 2023•59 min•Ep. 268

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 11, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 267

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 04, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 266

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 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 265

264: The Importance of Staying Present in Training and Racing

If Coach Holicky could boil sports psychology down to one concept, it’s being present in everything we do. We explore this concept and how it ties together mental toughness, motivation, and even pain tolerance. For more information and show notes visit: www.FastTalkLabs.com/the-importance-of-staying-present-in-training-and-racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 264

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 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 263

262: Is Social Media Impacting Your Training and Racing?

In this week's Fast Talk podcast, we discuss the impact digital media can have on the physical, mental, and emotional health of athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 262

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 30, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 261

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

Mar 23, 2023•58 min•Ep. 260

Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Training During Pregnancy—with Catherine Cram

There's an abundance of myths about training while pregnant and returning to activity postpartum. Our guest on this show is an expert in the field who helps separate fact from fiction with the latest research and knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 107

256: Race Stress, Threshold Work, and Dealing with Health Setbacks

In this week’s show, we talk about how we deal with the stress of competition, whether threshold intervals are so yesterday, and the mental side of dealing with health setbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 256
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