Training Babble

In this episode of Training Babble I finally sat down with my good friend Ryan Cooper to discuss what goes into creating an optimization model, how off-road cyclists can use it, and what is on the horizon for the future. BestBikeSplit.comCase Study: using BBS to prepare for the LT 100 

Liz and I chat about some of the bad nutrition advice that just won't die, general guidance on fueling your workouts and races, individualizing your nutrition strategy, and the 5 R's of recovery.Follow Liz on InstagramLizFood.comAthlete Eating GuidelinesMySportScience.comCarbohydrate Intake Recommendations during Exercise

On this episode I sit down with friend, fellow coach, and former professional cyclist, Chris Baddick. We discuss the importance motivation, making the most of limited training time, and training beyond metrics. Coaching inquiries: Coaching@ChrisBaddick.comInstagram @Cbaddick

Your drive train is one of the most important parts on your bike, and poor maintenance, or a sub standard lube can cost you time, money, and valuable watts! In this episode I sat down with Adam Kerin of Zero Friction Cycling, a pioneer in independent chain wear testing to bust myths and get my questions answered regarding the best lubes, how to prep your chain, and the best options for off-road cyclist going long!Zero Friction CyclingChain PrepWaxingFollow Adam on InstagramZero Friction YouTube

I kick off season 4 with Matt Miller, the MTB Phd, a mountain bike coach, sport scientist and inventor of the Brake Ace, based out on New Zealand. Matt and I discuss, typical vs optimal pacing for MTB and gravel events, how braking can make you faster, and how the vibrations of off-road riding might be detrimental to your health. Follow Matt on InstagramMTBPhd.comValidity of FTP in predicting XCO PerformanceBrake Ace

Is technology killing your athletic potential? I sat down with coaches Dr. Nicole Adams and Alison Powers to discuss how over-reliance on technology and data maybe negatively impacting how athletes train. Is Technology killing your athletic potential blog post Alison on Instagram

I sat down with my good friend and Training Bible author, Joe Friel, to discuss his latest book Ride Inside. We also discussed Joe's advice for the aging athlete as well as some of Joe's top tips for any endurance athlete looking to optimize performance.Joe's BlogJoe's BooksTwitter @jFriel

Dina and I continue our talk on sports nutrition and discuss some of the most common nutrition mistakes she sees with the athletes she works with. https://nutritionmechanic.com/

I sat down with Dina Griffin, the Nutrition Mechanic, a registered dietician and sports nutritionist to discuss some of the common mistakes she sees when she works with new athletes. On this episode we dug into healthy weight loss and body composition change tips for athletes who are actively training. The Nutrition MechanicMySportScience.comFacebookInstagram

How you fit your bike is crucial to your comfort, and power, especially indoors. On this episode of Training Babble I sat down with bike fitter, coach, and author, Yago Alcalde to discuss some adjustments you can do yourself, saddle selection, and aero considerations outside of TT and triathlon.

In the the kickoff to Season 3 I sat down with Head Coach of Ultra Running at CTS, Jason Koop. Jason has been coaching for over 20 years and has been responsible for shaping the minds of many a young coach. Never at a loss of words, or short on opinion, Koop discusses flattening the hype curve and gives you a 3 pronged approach to bullshit detection. Be sure to check him out on the Koop Cast and follow him @JasonKoopRecommended Twitter FollowsJasonKoop.comTraining Essentials for Ultra Running

Our world has been turned upside down over the last couple of months and with that there has been an abundance of guidelines and information, some good, some bad. I sat down with Dr. Amanda Stevens-Sadler, (doctor, coach, and professional athlete) and Dr. Nicole Adams (coach and educational psychologist) to discuss how to stay healthy, both physically and mentally, during these uncertain times. In addition to Dr. Steven-Saddlers tips on reducing the duration and intensity of your workouts and which supplements can help boost your immune system, Dr. Adams had the following tips:1) Shift your mindset from competitive to self-growth: redefine success as small tasks you can accomplish each day that lead to growth2) Remove expectations: replace strict expectations with small, manageable, specific goals (such as I will do 10 push ups and 10 air squats every morning)3) Use open-ended, optimistic language: What can it hurt to believe in the best? We all know about the gravity of this situation, we are not burying our heads in the sand but we can be hopeful and optimistic - it also sets the tone for your family at home4) Get creative - Be open to trying virtual races or virtual training, it's a way to connect with others without being physically in the same space5) Focus on things you CAN do as opposed to things you CAN'T do. You can still run and bike, you can still build fitness, you can still do strength sessions, you can still plan for the best future version of yourself6) Learn a new skill: a new language, computer programming, web design, learn to plant a garden, take an online painting class, complete your professional CEU's, etc.

In this episode of TrainingBabble I sit down with Boulder-based exercise physiologist and coach Alan Couzens, who also happens to be building an Artificial Intelligence driven software that could help you get faster. We discussed how the most effective training isn't necessarily the sexiest, surprising truths brought to light through machine learning, and why some training methods have stood the test the time while others come and go.AlanCouzens.com@Alan_Couzens

In this episode, I talk to triathlon coach and psychologist, Dr. Nicole Adams. We discuss Passion vs Addiction, healthy drive, and what drives athletes to train. Nicole's News Letter

Brian McCulloch of Big Wheel Coaching and Elevate KHS pro cycling team discusses his success and failure at the Belgian Waffle Ride, and how you can set yourself up for success when tackling big goals. Brian's winning power file from 2018Big Wheel Podcasthttps://belgianwaffleride.bike/@BigWheelCoaching@BMConBikeHell of the North (County) Movie

Tim Ballintine approached me over a year ago wanting to discuss a new thing he was working on around eSports. At that time I thought it was a fad and respectfully declined as I rolled my eyes. Then, last spring Tim posted an image of a standing-room-only crowd cheering on two people on trainers, perhaps Tim was on to something?I reached out to Tim to discuss how eSports has grown and continues to grow, the many opportunities for coaches and athletes to be a part of it, and how racing in the pre-season can produce results during race season. Koa Sports LeagueZwift EventsStrava 2019 Year in Sport ReporteSports Racing is Here: Why Coaches Should Take Note

Alex Grant is a father to two young girls, a business owner, and closing in on 40 but he is not showing any signs of slowing down. In this episode, I talked to Alex to find out the secret to his success. Alex discusses the importance of strength training, quality over quantity, and prioritizing rest and recovery.After the episode, I followed up with Alex because I still had some questions regarding what his typical training mix might look like. Alex mentioned that lunch rides were central to his plan as a busy athlete and that riding road probably accounts for 50-60% of his total cycling time each week. This is distributed among a gravel bike with fenders in the winter, riding his mountain bike to the trails, and pure road riding in the spring. In regards to a typical training week, he says that he generally sticks to a structure consisting of a Monday rest day, two days of quality structured work and then on the other days a short recovery spin and a light, short endurance ride. The weekend would generally be a hard Saturday designed to simulate the next goal event with an endurance ride Sunday.When asked about his favorite workout Alex replied, "...endurance/recovery spins are the most consistent and important workouts I do. As for the real work, well I guess hot laps might be one of my favorite for XC MTB and Cyclocross training. They can be structured in a variety of ways, but they are race-specific and fun."To hear the rest of the interview listen to the full episode!Resources@alexgrantmtbAlex Grant Facebook PageGear Rush

I sat down with Taylor Thomas, Head coach of Thomas Endurance Coaching and host of the Endurance Minded podcast, to discuss the offseason, reverse periodization, keeping your eye on the prize, and more.ThomasEnduranceCoaching.comEndurance Minded Podcast

Ben Day is a former professional cyclist of 14 years, owner of Day by Day Coaching, and one of the High-Performance Coaches at Mitchelton Scott. In this episode Ben I discuss what sets his team apart from many pro tour teams, how pros approach the off season, the power of the mind, the importance of strength training for endurance athletes and much, much, more!

Optimizing performance and increasing resilience to the demands of sport and life. In this episode, I sat down with one of my favorite people, Jess Elliott, strength and conditioning coach extraordinaire. We discuss offseason strength training, the case for scheduling strength year-round to avoid the Sisyphus syndrome, not building strength on top of dysfunction, facilitating adaptation, building a strong pillar to act as a conduit for force, and the golden ratio of Push to Pull exercises to be an athlete for life. Tag Performance@tagperformancecoTriphasic Training

I catch up with Kevin less than 24 hours after he successfully not only completed the Moab 240, but secured a top 10 finish. Kevin discusses some of the challenges he faced, the importance of his crew and pacers, and what his plans are for the future of 200s.@MelinOnTheMoveMoab 240Triple Crown of 200s

Lydia was an up and coming mountain bike racer, cutting her teeth on some of the toughest courses in Europe when she decided to take a step back from racing. After a 6 year hiatus, Lydia decided she was ready to give it another go, but this time on her terms. In this episode Lydia and I discuss unsustainable motivation, finding your 'why', training with a curious, humble mind, and racing with a growth mindset. We also talked about some of the common reasons people train and race, and how that might be helping or hindering their performance. https://www.instagram.com/lydlovesmud/Photo Credit: Brent Murphy

Nate Wilson was an up and coming elite cyclist who showed lots of promise but his racing career was cut short by chronic injuries. Lucky for his athletes, Nate turned his attention to coaching. I sat down with Nate to discuss how he measures success, how he prepares his athletes for the demands of the race, and what metrics matter most for performance. Follow Nate on Instagram

On this episode, I talk to Ultra Runner Kevin Goldberg and his coach and friend, Andrew Simmons. Kevin turned to Ultra after getting bit by the running bug and finding he had a knack for going long. Kevin conquered the Bigfoot 200 last year after undergoing bilateral hip surgeries. This year he is tackling the Triple Crown, three 200+ mile races in three months. Join me as I talk to Kevin and Andrew to see what it takes to attempt something like this and what gets Kevin through the low points 140 miles in. http://www.grandslam200.com/http://www.tahoe200.com/results/2019-tahoe-200-live/https://www.instagram.com/melvinonthemove/https://www.instagram.com/coach_simmons_runs/https://lifelongendurance.com/

Colby Pearce has been around cycling for over 30 years, and someone I respect immensely. Over that time Colby has formed more than a few opinions, many that fly in the face of conventional wisdom. I sat down with Colby to get his thoughts on training with power, smart trainers, the most important data point and finding your woo. The Rider by Tim KrabbéWoo weiKaizenColbyPearce.comMusic: Renegade Jubilee by The Whole Other