We answer listener questions on training for long endurance events, cardiac drift, the types of inflammation, and much more.
Whether you’re a roadie, a mountain biker or a triathlete, the unique demands of cyclocross mean it can make you better at your preferred discipline. On this week’s show we chat with cyclocross experts Grant Holicky and Stephen Hyde about the many benefits of ‘cross.
We explore what happens to our bodies when we stop training for a period of time and address how to successfully navigate the effects of detraining.
Our hosts have a “potluck discussion” about athletes’ different needs for carbohydrates, how 2×2-min intervals compare to Tabatas, and why current athletes can come back much quicker from time off.
We break down every aspect of the time trial: part performance art and part crucible for athletic and scientific experimentation.
We hit the art of cornering and descending from many sides with Emile Abraham, a 12-time national champion known for cornering and descending.
In 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.