Podcasts about cycling coach

Kolie Moore of Empirical Cycling returns to That Triathlon Show! In today's episode Kolie brings lists of his top underrated and overrated factors for cycling performance to the table, and we discuss these. Kolie also tests Mikael on logical reasoning, and has him guess whether each factor is overrated or underrated on Kolie's list. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:  Kolie's top underrated and overrated factors for cycling performance Without specifying which categories each of these belong in, some of the things we discuss include creatine, Zone 2 training, training plans, race specificity, and many more!  What factors did Kolie overrate or underrate earlier in his coaching career? Listener submitted overrated/underrated suggestions, including heat training, lactate guided training, genetics and more SHOWNOTES, LINKS, RESOURCES AND RELATED EPISODES:  The shownotes for today's episode can be found here.  The full podcast episode archives (including category filters) can be found here.  Kolie's website, podcast (Empirical Cycling Podcast), Instagram The Wason Test (here you can try your own logic!)  Coaching Thoughts: 15 Underrated Factors for Triathlon Performance | EP#440 - Mikael's own list of underrated performance factors (for triathlon) Coaching Thoughts: 11 Overrated Factors for Triathlon Performance | EP#439 - Mikael's own list of overrated performance factors (for triathlon) Training Talk with Kolie Moore | EP#271 - Kolie's first appearance on That Triathlon Show Training, coaching and podcasting with Mikael Eriksson and Kolie Moore | EP#359 - This episode with Kolie interviewing Mikael originally aired on Empirical Cycling and was later republished on That Triathlon Show Watts Doc #61: Quantifying Diminishing Returns Watts Doc #58: Creatine's Actual Effects On Cycling Performance Watts Doc #50: Hypoxia And Muscular Adaptation Watts Doc #40: Endurance Adaptation Is Not Substrate Oxidation Much Ado About Zone 2: A Narrative Review Assessing the Efficacy of Zone 2 Training for Improving Mitochondrial Capacity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the General Population - Storoschuk et al. 2025 Long-Term Time-Course of Strength Adaptation to Minimal Dose Resistance Training Through Retrospective Longitudinal Growth Modeling - Steele et al. 2022 Limited reproducibility of individual physiological adaptations to repeated endurance exercise training - Odden et al. 2026 SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon. 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Learn more about TrainerRoad AI: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/introducing-trainerroad-ai/Learn more about the updated AI FTP Detection: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/why-is-ai-ftp-detecting-an-ftp-change/// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠Google Podcasts: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome & Why TrainerRoad AI Is a Major Update(00:02:00) How TrainerRoad AI Has Evolved Over Time(00:04:00) Why TrainerRoad AI Isn't Just a Chatbot or LLM(00:06:30) How TrainerRoad AI Simulates and Selects Workouts(00:10:30) How TrainerRoad AI Replaces Static Training Plans(00:15:00) How TrainerRoad AI Reduces Failed Workouts and Burnout(00:20:40) How TrainerRoad AI Adjusts for Fatigue and Big Rides(00:32:00) Why Most AI Training Tools Don't Validate Workouts(00:36:10) TrainerRoad AI Training Forecasts and Simulations(00:49:40) TrainerRoad AI Workout Alternatives Explained(01:03:20) Why Long Rides Can Undermine Progress(01:17:20) Conservative vs Aggressive Training in TrainerRoad AI(01:37:30) How TrainerRoad AI Changes How Athletes Get FasterIn this episode, Nate and Coach Jonathan explain all the details behind TrainerRoad AI, the biggest evolution yet in TrainerRoad's training system, walking through how the new AI-driven approach goes far beyond static plans to dynamically simulate, predict, and personalize every workout on your calendar. They explain how years of performance data, workout feedback, power and heart rate, and progression history now power a system that actively chooses the right workout for the day, reduces burnout, cuts down workouts that are too hard or too easy, and helps athletes recover faster from missed sessions or failures. The conversation dives into how simulations work behind the scenes, why long rides and “hidden fatigue” can quietly sabotage progress, and how features like AI Predicted Difficulty, AI Training Simulation, Dynamic Duration, and Training Approach sliders give athletes confidence that every session is worth their time. The result is training that feels consistently “just right,” adapts to real life, and helps athletes get faster with less wasted effort and fewer mistakes along the way.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram

Learn more about TrainerRoad AI: ⁠https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/introducing-trainerroad-ai/⁠Learn more about the updated AI FTP Detection: ⁠https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/why-is-ai-ftp-detecting-an-ftp-change/⁠// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠Google Podcasts: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome! TrainerRoad AI Q&A with Nate Pearson(00:00:54) How is TrainerRoad actually using AI (and what it's not doing)(00:05:26) Why TrainerRoad uses custom AI instead of ChatGPT-style models(00:10:11) How TrainerRoad AI really uses FTP (and why FTP is “functional”)(00:13:08) The biggest misconceptions about FTP testing and accuracy(00:22:31) Why TrainerRoad AI doesn't rely on FTP or progression levels internally(00:28:52) Why your FTP might go down with AI Detection (and why that's OK)(00:36:55) Why more training doesn't always make you faster(00:42:19) Why your predicted FTP can change suddenly after a workout(00:50:47) How to use progression levels and workout levels with AI training(00:56:24) Do post-workout surveys still matter with TrainerRoad AI?(01:01:26) Can TrainerRoad tell if you barely survived a workout?(01:03:28) Why your workouts keep changing on the calendar(01:08:12) What AI Predicted Difficulty and failure percentage actually mean(01:16:30) How long it takes TrainerRoad AI to feel dialed in(01:18:43) What yellow and red days mean (and when to ignore them)(01:20:50) How to use workout alternates with TrainerRoad AI(01:21:10) What to do if you miss workouts or get sickCoach Jonathan sits down with CEO Nate Pearson to answer the biggest questions athletes have about TrainerRoad AI, pulling back the curtain on how it actually works and what it means for your training. They explain why TrainerRoad's AI isn't a chatbot or large language model, but a purpose-built system trained on tens of millions of workouts and rides to predict the right workout for the right day, with guardrails that avoid “AI slop.” The conversation dives deep into FTP—why the AI doesn't truly use FTP the way athletes think, why FTP can go down without fitness going down, and how precision and consistency matter more than chasing a number. They also cover progression levels, post-workout surveys, predicted difficulty, yellow and red days, missed workouts, illness, and why plans change dynamically as you train. Throughout, the focus stays on what matters most: progressive overload, recovery, and building fitness you can actually use, with practical advice to help athletes trust the system, train smarter, and keep getting faster over time.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram

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Keegan Swenson breaks down his Marathon World Championships victory in this in-depth Cycling Podcast episode. From the decisive hike-a-bike to his 6-hour effort at 5 W/kg, Keegan shares the race strategy, fueling for endurance, and power data cycling insights that led him to the rainbow jersey. We dive into his bike setup—including running a hardtail MTB—and how he balanced speed, comfort, and control across technical terrain.Whether you're into MTB Marathon Worlds, Marathon MTB, or just love mountain bike racing, this conversation is packed with takeaways for every rider. Keegan also reflects on years of preparation, the highs and lows of racing in Europe, and what this win means for his future in endurance racing.If you geek out on W/kg cycling, training details, or want to learn how the world's best tackle brutal courses, this one's for you.#KeeganSwenson #MTBMarathon #MarathonWorlds #MountainBike #CyclingPodcast #BikeSetup #RaceStrategy #EnduranceCycling #PowerData