We talk with Dr. Scott Frey and Tour commentator Brent Bookwalter about how our brains perceive effort and ways we can manipulate that perception to go harder.
We explore the physiological effects of training in the cold, from muscle damage to the increased caloric demands and how to stay warm.
Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor discuss some of the major myths and misconceptions in endurance sports nutrition.
We discuss what we think is healthy and what foods to eat and skip. We take on the topics of wheat, nutrient density, and sugar.
The concepts of central and peripheral conditioning help explain why an effective training base period leads to speed and durability in the race season.
Coach Dave Schell talks with Joe Friel about how he gets buy-in from athletes, and creates a dynamic, athlete-centric training plan specific to their individual needs.
In this week’s potluck, we discuss if lighter means you always perform better, how to change things up if you’re not feeling that day’s workout, and what key tips we have to be better coaches or athletes.