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  • 58 minutes 39 seconds
    359: Do Women Athletes Need Zone 2 Training?

    Recently, some prominent researchers have suggested that women need far less zone 2 training than previously thought. Physiologists Julie Young and Dr. Dana Lis join us to debate that question.

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    20 February 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    358: How to Use—and Not Use—HRV in Your Training

    We talk with HRV expert, Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, about the value of HRV in training, what it does and doesn’t show, and what to be careful of when you use it.  

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    13 February 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    357: Progressive Overload Is Critical But Does It Have a Limit?

    Coach Isaiah Newkirk joins us to talk about why progressive overload is so important to training, and how we can continue to get gains when we can’t add more volume or intensity.

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    6 February 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    356: The Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass with Jared Berg

    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.

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    30 January 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 28 seconds
    355: Potluck Discussion: Finding the Right Plan, Virtual Base Training, and U.S. Cyclocross

    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.

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    23 January 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    354: How Homeostasis Explains Everything

    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.

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    16 January 2025, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 seconds
    353: The Power of Motivational Interviewing, with Dr. Jeff Breckon

    Dr. Jeff Breckon discusses motivational interviewing concepts and techniques to empower coaches to better effect change in their athletes.

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    9 January 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    352: The Four Fitness Foundations of Mobility, Flexibility, Stability, and Strength

    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. 

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    2 January 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 42 seconds
    351: Drawing Ethical Boundaries in the Coach-Athlete Relationship

    Dr. Kate Bennett discusses ethical boundaries, dual relationships, and power imbalances that both coaches and athletes should be aware of.

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    26 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    350: How to Set Strava Records on the Most Famous Climbs in the World

    Jack Burke tells us how he trained and raced record-setting climbs on Alpe d’Huez, the Stelvio, and the Mortirolo. 

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    19 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 54 minutes 20 seconds
    349: Potluck Discussion: Sacrifices, Initial Season Workouts, and Over-Communication

    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.  

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    12 December 2024, 12:00 pm
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