Training

Here are a few tactics to make the most of your training time now.

Coach Zach Nehr breaks down last week's Virtual Tour of the Gila. As it turns out, racing indoors is similar to outdoors: The more watts exerted doesn't always mean winning. It's where and how you deploy those watts that matters.

Two options: The pro version and the 'rest of us' workout.

When some of your watts go straight to the mud flying off your rear wheel, you know it’s important to control your power carefully.

One key observation was that the riders who are most successful on the road were not necessarily as effective in virtual races.

How do I keep up with my weekly group ride on short, punchy climbs?

The most significant tips and tricks to get you to the pointy end of a Zwift race.

We took a look at some of the numbers from the Project Echelon Virtual Stage Race, and the unique aspects of Zwift racing that make it unlike any other.

Fast Talk and VeloNews are parting ways - and so we celebrate our long history together with a look at where we’ve been, and where we’re going.

Drink your calories the right way and avoid GI distress with Skratch's new Sport Superfuel Drink Mix.

Payson McElveen's normalized power was 323 watts for his winning ride. Hannah Finchamp's normalized power was 202 watts - for 8 hours.

Under the shadow of COVID-19, clinical and sports psychologist Julie Emmerman comes on the show to talk confidence, resilience, the power of reframing, self-talk, and much more.

An all-star cast of former Fast Talk guests weigh on on training with zones, from Sepp Kuss to Dr. Andy Coggan.

Taking care of the powerhouse hidden inside your cells can help you stay stronger longer.

TrainingPeaks co-founder Dirk Friel comes on the show to talk about the recent sea change in how cyclists and the sport at large use data.

Dr. Seiler, aka the Jay-Z of physiology, talks about the inception of the polarized method.

Three-time XTERRA world champ Melanie McQuaid and former pro Whitney Garcia talk about inspiration and training dos and don'ts.

Nairo Quintana won the Tour de la Provence on the back of a record-setting performance on Mont Ventoux, making the famous ascent faster than any cyclist in history.

Coach Connor answers reader questions on how to train for the best results.

Human Vortex Training owner Menachem Brodie and Red Bull athlete Payson McElveen come on the show to talk about incorporating stretching into training.

Pedaling a bike is simple, right? Well, not exactly. Veteran fitter and former Olympian Colby Pearce weighs in with some wisdom.

Baby Yoda and analytic goal setting? It's time for Fast Talk.

Chris and Trevor talk about pros maintaining healthy relationships and interests outside of their career, and lessons amateur riders can learn from riders like guest Brent Bookwalter.

You're probably familiar with smart trainers by now - but what about smart bikes, smart rollers, and smart fans?

Trevor drops a nerd bomb, summarizing a few studies on how to structure your training, then Trevor and Chris answer listener questions on overtraining, laboratory testing, and much more.

There is great value in keeping track of your training data, but if you focus only on the numbers, you are missing out on very critical aspects of your training.

Fast Talk goes into the lab at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Can you say symmorphosis?

Pro riders must train for a long season comprised of dozens of races. But how do you plan for a season that's comprised of just three or four total events?

What exactly are pro riders doing in the offseason? Bobby, Gus and special guest Nicola Cranmer weigh in.

In this week's episode, we discuss the most common cycling overuse and imbalance injuries, and how to address them with off-the-bike work and proper bike fit.

Coach Trevor and Chris answer listener questions on gran fondo training, cardiac drift, inflammation, and more.

While many of us read about training science, a lot of us don’t know how to interpret it, or how to determine if it's useful or junk. On today's episode, we discuss how to read and interpret sports science with Dr. Jim Peterman and other guests.

In episode 84, we sit down with George Bennett of the Jumbo-Visma WorldTour team to discuss the many things he's learned about training, peaking, and planning your season.

Allen Lim's friends have been eating his rice cakes for years - during the Tour de France, the Olympics and on weekend rides. Here's how you can make them at home.

In episode 82, we discuss the critical difference between recovery and adaptation, and what you can do to aid each.

Inside the Collegiate All Stars’ training camp with Allen Lim & Dede Demet Barry

In episode 81, we get down and dirty with cyclocross, from training to racing, technical skills to starting fast.

Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.

In episode 80, we emphasize three key points: human physiology is very complex; properly executing intervals is very difficult; your training prescription should be simple.

Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.

Relax, recover and feel your best with high-quality CBD

In episode 79, we discuss how, when, and where to unleash your energy most effectively in race situations.

What goes up must come down. And very few come down faster than special guest Oscar Saiz.

In episode 78, we discuss the incredible demands placed on every rider in the Tour de France — both physiological and psychological — with Ciaran O'Grady, a coach with Dimension Data.

What kind of workload does a rider need to achieve in the weeks and months leading up to the Tour de France? What kind of power numbers do they need to hit? And what new techniques can help the preparation? Allen Lim has been working with Tejay van Garderen of EF Education First. Here, he recounts all the training that has been done to get van Garderen ready for the start of the Tour.

Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.

Baby calves, poison, burnt popcorn and exploding food: the history of getting fast

We look at a new training technique at Tejay van Garderen's Andorran training camp with Allen Lim, Ph.D.

In episode 77, we hear from coaches, athletes, and cycling experts with decades of experience, from fitting to training, nutrition to race craft, about the biggest mistakes even pros make — and how to avoid them.

Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.

Managing editor Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer your training and nutrition questions.

In episode 76, we discuss the importance of balancing recovery with training stress, and the best tools to help you decide when to keep pushing, and when to rest.

A new study by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation suggests that there is no such thing as too much exercise. But recent stories about cardiovascular problems amongst cyclists suggests otherwise. We examine the competing facts in this medical debate.

In episode 75, we discuss high intensity training within the polarized model, with one of the most influential researchers working today, Dr. Stephen Seiler.

In episode 74, we speak with Dr. Stacy Sims about the numerous and complex differences between male and female physiology, and the significant impact that has on women's training and performance.

In episode 73, we talk about the important balance between our aerobic and glycolytic energy systems and why they may require a little give and take.

In episode 72, we discuss one of the most ubiquitous terms in cycling: training zones. We dive into their strengths and weaknesses, standards, and limitations.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

In episode 71, we discuss the training, experience, and challenge of one-day and multi-day gran fondos — everything you need to know to crush or simply complete your next event.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

This ancient healing practice is leaving its mark on endurance sports.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

Master bike fitter Dave Luscan outlines the essential points to consider when seeking out your best bike fit.

In episode 70, we discuss the compelling concept of finding your physiological strengths through moments of failure with the engineer behind Xert.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

In episode 69, we discuss the critical but often neglected topic of functional training, which has both performance and injury prevention benefits.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

In episode 68, we take hours of Fast Talk recordings and boil them down to a very simple message: there are just three types of rides you should be doing.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

In episode 67, we explore VLamax, a measurement of an athlete's maximal rate of lactate production, and how it affects training and rider type.

At 53, Tafi may not have lost as much horsepower as you think. We take a closer look at the physiological changes that take place as we age.

In episode 66, we discuss the many types of periodization, why they aren't as complicated as you might think, and which is best for you.

In episode 65, we discuss our concerns with supplements, then focus on some foods with proven benefits.

In episode 64, we talk with bronze medalist Mike Woods and his teammate Rob Britton about their successes at the Innsbruck world championships.

What should you and your cardiologist watch for as you age to maintain your health and competitive edge?

The holidays are here, which means it is time to find the perfect gift for yourself or a cyclist in your life. We discuss Whoop, Normatec, Leomo, and more.

We've been receiving so many good questions from our listeners, it was time to devote an entire episode to answering them.

In this episode we take on several questions: Do you need a coach? What makes a good coach? What makes a good athlete? And much more.