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 ...
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Join Sport Psychologist, Dan Abrahams, on The Sport Psych Show as he aims to demystify sport psychology for players, coaches and parents by speaking with some of the most influential people in sports performance today. Dan is on a mission to learn more about how sport psychology philosophies, tools and techniques positively impact participation, progression and performance in sport. He wants to learn more about how to drive participation – what motivational tools engage players and inspire p ...
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That Triathlon Show is the podcast for triathletes of all levels who want to train smarter and race faster. With over 600 episodes and millions of downloads since 2017, this show cuts through the noise and misinformation, delivering practical, no-nonsense advice rooted in both the art and science of training and performance. The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training method ...
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Knowledge is Power. For endurance sports like cycling, running, and multisport the more you know about your training the more goals you will reach. Training can be complicated and sorting through all of the training information out there can be daunting but it does not need to be. The Knowledge is a new podcast from Wahoo. It provides straightforward, science-based, useful information from world-class experts to help endurance athletes maximize their performance. Sports scientists Neal Hende ...
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#334 Simon Gelsthorpe - Emotionally Informed Coaching
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58:12I speak with Simon Gelsthorpe in this week's episode. Simon is a clinical psychologist who specialises in emotions. He works with sports coaches and sports organisations to help them be more psychological in their coaching, thereby improving athlete emotional well-being and performance. Simon is a visiting fellow at the University of Bradford with …
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402: Fast Chats - Which Nutrition Gadgets are Worthwhile, Plus Health Impacts of Caffeine and Carbs
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36:36Athletes can now perform sweat analysis, check skin temperature, and monitor insulin in the field. But should they? We review the latest in nutrition technologies. We also talk about the potential adverse impacts of carbohydrates and caffeine on our health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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401: The Further Initiative — What Female Ultra Research Is Teaching Us About Fueling, Recovery, and Performance
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1:08:55This episode highlights the Further Initiative — a groundbreaking research project on female ultra-endurance athletes conducted in partnership with Lululemon and the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Cycling training methods from the WorldTour with Stephen Barrett, Head Coach of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale and coach of Felix Gall
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1:30:40Stephen Barrett is a cycling coach from Ireland, working as the head coach of the UCI WorldTour team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, and coaching several of the riders on the team personally, including GC contender Felix Gall. In this interview we discuss the inner workings of a WorldTour team, and a lot of nuts and bolts training topics right from the…
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#333 Dr Robin Owen and Prof Shuge Zhang - The Impact of Anxiety on Performance
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47:43I'm delighted to speak with Dr Robin Owen and Prof Shuge Zhang in this week's episode. Robin is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology at Liverpool Hope University. His research aims to advance our understanding of anxiety, attentional focus, motor control, skill acquisition, statistical prediction, cognitive functioning, and talent identification/d…
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400: The Past, Present, and Future of Sport Science with Drs. Louise Burke, Stephen Seiler, and Iñigo Mujika
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1:18:55For our 400th episode we invited three of the most prominent names in exercise physiology to discuss where we are and where we’re going in endurance sports science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Triathlon Base Training Series 4 - Running
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1:03:55Improving your running performance as a triathlete starts with a good and well-structured base training phase. Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens talk you through their methods, and how you can apply these methods to make 2026 your best running year yet! HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: How to progress run volume The importanc…
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399: Potluck Discussion - Is There a Ceiling, Value of Wintering, and Alternative Training
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47:39In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss whether there is a true ceiling to our potential, whether there’s a value in “wintering” or taking time off, and what cross training our hosts recommend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Ironman World Champion Solveig Løvseth on her race day strategy in Kona, her training block at altitude, heat training and more!
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1:01:06Solveig Løvseth returns to That Triathlon Show as Ironman World Champion after an epic showdown in Kona this October! In this interview we discuss how the race panned out for her, her strategy going into the race, her training leading up to the race and lots more. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Life a month and a bit after becoming the Ironman World Ch…
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398: Creating Nutritional Training Plans, with MetPro’s Angelo Poli
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1:17:59As athletes, we understand the need for training plans, but have you ever considered applying the same principles to your nutrition? This episode discusses how it’s done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Triathlon Base Training Series 3 - Cycling
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1:03:31Do you want to level up your cycling this off-season? Then this episode is a must-listen, with detailed and practical guidance for your bike training during the base training phase, presented by Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Key training principles for cycling in the off-season What types…
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#332 Dr Alan McKay - Supporting Players to Develop Mental Toughness
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49:42I'm delighted to speak with Dr Alan McKay in this week's episode. Alan is an HCPC sport psychologist, researcher, and practitioner. He completed his PhD in sport psychology with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and is currently working as a senior research assistant at the FAW Centre for Football Research, housed at the University of South W…
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397: Fast Chats: Rethinking Injury Risk and Longevity—Evidence That Defies Convention
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37:40Two new studies challenge common assumptions: intensity may matter more than volume for healthy aging, and triathlete injury patterns aren’t what most coaches would predict. We unpack what this means for training prescription, and why neuromuscular and strength work belong in every plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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Triathlon Base Training Series 2 - Swimming
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1:18:03What should triathlon swim training look like in the off-season? Big volume, lots of technique work, high intensity focus, controlled threshold progressions, or something else entirely? Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens discuss best practices for what to focus on in your swimming during the base training period. HIGHLIG…
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396: Neck Pain in Cyclists - Mechanics, Fit, and Clinical Insight
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1:18:44Experts in medicine, biomechanics, and physical therapy join Dr. Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor to decode the causes of neck pain in cyclists and the strategies that keep athletes strong, steady, and pain-free over the long haul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Mika Noodt - Training deep-dive, racing the T100 World Tour, epic strength training routines and more!
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1:19:15Mika Noodt is ranked second in the T100 World Tour standings (with two races to go), has four T100 podiums so far in 2025, and has multiple Ironman 70.3 and Challenge Family wins and podiums on his resume. In this interview we discuss Mika's training in great detail, get into the specific dynamics of racing in T100 races, and we even discuss how Mi…
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#331 Dr Erin Prior - Navigating Athlete Mental Health
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53:42I am delighted to speak with Dr Erin Prior in this episode. Erin is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist working across a range of sports. Erin has her own sport psychology consultancy practice working with a wide range of athletes, coaches, and parents to enhance their psychological approach to their sport. She has worked with a variety of …
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395: The Difference Between Efficiency and Economy, and Why You Should Care
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1:07:17Dr. Ray Browning joins us to answer a question that even some exercise physiologists get wrong: what is the difference between efficiency and economy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Triathlon Base Training Series 1 - How to train smarter in winter to race faster in summer
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1:23:48How should you train in your "base training" phase? Long slow distance? Reverse periodisation? Lots of gym work? Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens discuss best practices of base training for triathletes. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: General performance capacity is the cake, specific training is the icing. During base trai…
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394: Teaching Parents to Better Support Their Child-Athletes
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1:16:00We talk with Dr. Jennifer Harris about the critical role that parents play in junior athlete development, and why that role is too often ignored or left undefined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Beginner Series 7 - Running for beginner triathletes
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42:35Learn how to get your running off to a flying start when you're new to triathlon. We'll discuss run training principles to build fitness and make running less hard, basic technique and skills, how to stay injury free, and more. All actionable, practical advice that you can implement in your triathlon training program. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Rul…
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393: Fast Chats - How Endurance Athletes Cope with Pain
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36:52We unpack what pain really means in endurance sport and how ultra-athletes use interoception, mindset, and adaptive coping (vs. maladaptive spirals) to finish stronger—less suffering, more control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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[Rerun] Ironman World Champion Solveig Løvseth - Training and Performance Insights
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1:08:51Solveig Løvseth is the new Ironman World Champion from Kona 2025. This is a rerun of an interview conducted about three months before the race in Kona, where we discuss Solveig's training in great detail (including a sample training week and specific power numbers!), what she's changed since moving from shot-course to Ironman, her background in sho…
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#330 Johan Forsberg - Examining the Relationship Between Psychological States and Performance
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51:24I'm delighted to speak with Johan Forsberg in this week's episode. Johan is a mental performance coach and Swedish former professional ice hockey player. Johan helps individuals, groups and organisations to develop, feel and perform better. He is primarily interested in leadership, motivation and group dynamics. Johan has provided support and train…
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Modern marathon training principles and preparation with running coach John Davis
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1:32:17Running your best marathon is about more than just logging miles. In this episode, I’m joined by running coach and author John Davis to dive deep into the periodisation, workouts, and science of marathon preparation and running performance. You can expect plenty of actionable takeaways whether you’re targeting your first marathon, chasing a Boston …
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392: Potluck Discussion - Altitude Downsides, Fatigue Weeks with Limited Time, and the Auto-Pause Debate
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35:58In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss whether there are issues with coming down from altitude, how to do a fatigue week with limited time, and whether or not to use auto-pause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Beginner Series 6 - Cycling for Beginner Triathletes
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45:41Learn how to develop your cycling skills, build bike fitness, and all of the things you didn't realise you need to know about cycling. All actionable, practical advice to help you get started with your triathlon cycling. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Essential cycling skills and bike handling for beginners How to build bike fitness Example bike workou…
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391: How to Use Physiological Data to Determine the Work You Should Do
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1:11:22Physiologist Jared Berg talks with us about how he uses both in-lab and on-the-road testing to determine what type of work an athlete should focus on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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#329 Dr Phil Kearney - Skill Acquisition: Defining and Developing Skill
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1:10:43I'm delighted to speak with Dr Phil Kearney in this week's episode. Phil is one of the world's leading skill acquisition specialists. He is Interim Course Director of the Masters and Applied Sports Coaching course at the University of Limerick. Phil completed his PhD at the University of Limerick, exploring the application of skill acquisition prin…
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390: Exploring the Mindset and Training of America’s Most Accomplished Nordic Skier, Jessie Diggins
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53:31No American skier has rewritten the record books like Jessie Diggins. She’s figured out how to take down the Norwegians at their strongest sport—and she shares how she did it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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389: Fast Chats - Should We Be Reconsidering Zone 2 Training
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43:43Zone 2 training has become all the rage, but a 2025 review is taking a step back and questioning whether it really produces the gains we thought it does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs
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Nutrition and hydration best practices with Monique Ryan, RD | EP#471
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1:27:17Monique Ryan is a registered dietitian specializing in endurance sports, working with athletes across many different sports from beginner level to Olympians. She is also the author of the book Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes (already on its 4th edition). In this interview with Monique we discuss many of the most commonly asked questions and…
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