Fast Talk

Fast Talk

Author: Fast Talk Labs Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wondered what truly separates a good training plan from a great one, or how the latest sports science can be applied to your next ride? Fast Talk, from Fast Talk Labs, digs into those questions with a refreshing depth. Coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels steer these conversations, but the real focus is on the roster of world-class experts they bring to the microphone. Each episode feels like a deep dive into a specific corner of endurance sports, moving beyond surface-level tips to explore the underlying principles of performance. You’ll hear detailed discussions on training methodology, from the nuances of polarized plans to the practical application of interval sessions, alongside frank explorations of sports nutrition and physiology. This isn't just about listening to interviews; it's about accessing a continuous education in cycling and endurance, delivered through engaging dialogue. The Fast Talk podcast consistently provides actionable insights, whether you're fine-tuning your next workout or rethinking your annual approach to fitness. It’s for anyone who wants their training informed by both cutting-edge research and hard-earned, practical experience from the top minds in the sport.
Episodes
336: How to Train Perceived Exertion and Go Harder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:49
We talk with Dr. Scott Frey and Tour commentator Brent Bookwalter about how our brains perceive effort and ways we can manipulate that perception to go harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
334: How to Measure and Train Zone 2, with Jared Berg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:11
We do the bulk of our training in zones 1 and 2, so this episode will explain how to define them and—more importantly—how to best train them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
333: It's Never Too Late to Start an Endurance Sport—or Change It Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:31
Many started young, others turned their passion into their profession, and some used it to get healthy. Learn from the experiences of multiple athletes and coaches on how they entered—and stayed in—endurance sports no ma…
332: How to Measure Running, with Nell Rojas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:27
In today’s episode, we switch our cycling shoes for running shoes and discuss how runners can accurately measure and pace their training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
329: Nutrition Approaches for Ultra-Endurance Events [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:55
Athlete, coach, and nutritionist Stephanie Howe explains how ultra-athletes can optimize performance through evidence-based nutrition practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
328: Long Workdays, Training Races, and Varying Base Rides [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:33
Our hosts bring their questions on working out at the end of a long day, how to manage when training races are too easy, and if base ride intensities should be varied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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