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
345: Why Our Gut Microbiome Is Important for Performance and Recovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:17
We talk with Julie Ann Davey about the bacteria in our gut and how the composition of our microflora affects everything in our bodies, including our performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
344: The Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Mental Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:46
We shine a light on an oft-overlooked aspect of athletic success: using nutrition for optimal mental performance, especially for endurance athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
343: How to Fuel for Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:36
There’s an important difference between fueling for performance and fueling for health. In today’s episode, Dr. Mikki Williden and Dr. Paul Laursen give us their suggestions on how to fuel for health. Learn more about yo…
339: How Our Muscles Adapt, with Dr. Brendan Egan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:14
Dr. Brendan Egan joins our hosts to explain what happens in our muscles after a hard training session that causes us to get stronger and faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
338: Nutrition Needs of Junior Endurance Athletes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:11
Our hosts talk with Jared Berg about the nutrition needs of development athletes and whether they should eat differently from their adult counterparts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
337: End-Season Form, CX Race Fueling, and Getting to the Top Too Fast? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:14
We discuss a host of questions, from how to get a little more out of your form in autumn, to fueling needs for short races like cyclocross, and why so many female athletes seem to excel when entering sports later in life…