Best FTP Training Podcasts (2025)

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Training Truths we Wish More Athletes Would Embrace 40:16

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Send us a text In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and guest Matti Rowe dig into the complexities of cycling, racing, and coaching. They discuss Matti's recent experience at Unbound, the importance of supporting athletes, the chaotic nature of racing, and the misconceptions surrounding training metrics like CTL. The con…

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IMTalk's Legends of Triathlon 64 - Mirinda Carfrae 1:40:38

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In this episode we have legendary Australian athlete Mirinda Carfrae. Support the show: Click on this link to become a patron.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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"Will this make me Faster or Slower?" The mindset for achieving great things with Lea Davison 40:13

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and guest Leah Davison discuss the challenges and sacrifices involved in pursuing athletic excellence, particularly in the context of Olympic dreams. Leah shares her journey from being a professional athlete to navigating the complexities of motherhood and retir…

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IMTalk Episode 977 - The Last Episode 1:57:57

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In our latest episode, we share some of our favorite stories, proud moments, and heartfelt feedback from you, our amazing listeners. Big News! We're excited to announce that Legends of Triathlon will continue! This means more inspiring content, more legendary interviews, and a way for us to keep all of our old triathlon content freely available to …

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We Are What We Repeatedly Do: The Importance of Specificity, The S.A.I.D. Principle 46:10

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, hosts Dave Schell and Matti discuss the said principle of training, emphasizing the importance of specificity in fitness as athletes transition from general fitness to race-specific training. They explore various aspects of training, including building work capacity, the signifi…

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IMTalk Episode 976 - Our Second to Last Show 1:53:04

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This week we sadly announce that we are ending IMTalk next week. We also share some of the history of the show.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 975 - How to do a swimming technique overhaul 1:16:03

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This week John breaks how to do a swimming technique overhaul within your training year. Plus, we’ve got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Pro of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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Be Here Now: Let Go of the Past, Forget about the Future, Perform Your Best 45:53

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, hosts Dave Schell and Matti Rowe delve into the complexities of athlete mindset, focusing on time orientation, the burden of past performance, the impact of aging, and the role of metrics in training. They discuss how anxiety and depression relate to future and past thinking, re…

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IMTalk Episode 974 - How to do a FTP test in a group 1:04:52

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This week John breaks down how to do a FTP test in a group training environment. Plus, we’ve got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Pro of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 973 - Paul Newsome from Swim Smooth 1:38:14

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This week we have an interview with Paul Newsome from Swim Smooth. Plus, we’ve got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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You Should NOT Hire a Coach... 1:00:27

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Dave Schell and Matti Rowe dive into the intricacies of the coach-athlete relationship, emphasizing the importance of alignment between a coach's methodology and an athlete's goals. They discuss common misconceptions about coaching, the necessity of commitment from athletes, and the reality of athletic progre…

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IMTalk Episode 972 - We Are Drilling It! 1:13:02

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This week John does a Coach’s Corner to break down why drills are essential and how to make them truly effective. Plus, we’ve got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Pro’s of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 971 - Bevan's Coaches Corner 1:22:27

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This week Bevan shares insights from his new product and his approach to building sustainable, long-term nutrition habits. Plus, we’ve got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Pro’s of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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FTP is everything, FTP is nothing 45:06

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Send us a text In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, hosts Dave Schell and Matti Rowe dive into the complexities of training metrics, particularly focusing on Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and its relevance in endurance sports. They discuss the evolving definitions of endurance, durability, and the importance of volume in training. The…

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IMTalk Episode 970 - Pro Athlete Jack Moody 1:17:15

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This week we interview pro athlete Jack Moody. Plus, we’ve got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Website of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 969 - Pro Athlete Deb Lynch 1:21:05

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This week we interview pro athlete Deb Lynch. Plus, we’ve got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Age Grouper of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 968 - Ironman New Zealand Wrap Up 1:10:20

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This week we break down everything that happened at Ironman New Zealand. Plus, we’ve got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Age Grouper of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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We Hired an AI Coach So You Don't Have To! with Matti Rowe 44:52

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, Coach Dave Schell and guest Matty Rowe of Gravel God Cycling dig into the implications of AI in coaching. They discuss the rise of AI tools like CoachCat, the challenges of relying on flawed metrics, and the importance of human expertise in interpreting data. The conversation hi…

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IMTalk Episode 967 - Pro Athlete Kacper Stepniak 1:11:53

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This week we have an interview with pro athlete Kacper Stepniak. Plus, we’ve got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 966 - Pro Athlete Nico Mann 1:14:22

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This week we have an interview with pro athlete Nico Mann. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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Athlete Spotlight with Megan Onweller: More Moms on Bikes!!! 1:01:41

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Send us a text Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you! Summary In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, Coach Dave Schell interviews athlete Megan Onweller, who shares her journey from a competitive high school athlete to a busy mom rediscovering her passion for cycling. Megan discusses the challenges she faced, including injuries, bod…

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IMTalk Episode 965 - Hydration for racing 1:03:55

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This week we break down how to plan your hydration for your races. Plus, we’ve got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Pro’s of the Week, and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 964 - The New Rules For Triathlon 1:11:47

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This week we break down the new race rules that have been announced from World Triathlon Plus, we’ve got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, High 5, Website of the Week and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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Top Training Mistakes, and how to avoid them, with Dr. Phil 30:10

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Dave and Dr. Phil discuss the top training mistakes that athletes make. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the fundamentals of training, such as consistency, specificity, and progression, rather than chasing the latest trends or hyper-optimizing every aspect of their training. They also highlight th…

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IMTalk Episode 963 - 5 Reason Why People Don't Achieve Their Goals 1:09:07

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This week Bevan breaks down the 5 biggest reasons people don’t achieve their race goals. Plus, we’ve got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, High 5, Coaches Corner and Q&As.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 962 - A look at the year ahead 1:15:07

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This week we look at the year ahead in triathlon. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&A’s.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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Training Check-In with Phil: CRAZY VO2 Max and 5 min power increase 38:21

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson discuss Phil's training journey as he prepares for an uphill running race. They cover the structure of his training, focusing on VO2 max work, the importance of consistency and adaptation, and the physiological testing that has informed hi…

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IMTalk Episode 961 - Jackie Fairweather (Gallagher) 1:33:59

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In the third of our holiday shows we have our Legends of Triathlon interview with Jackie Fairweather (Gallagher).By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 960 - Simon Lessing 1:38:46

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In the second of our holiday shows we have our Legends of Triathlon interview with Simon Lessing. You can follow Simon here.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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IMTalk Episode 959 - Brad Beven 1:26:51

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In the first of our holiday shows we have our Legends of Triathlon interview with Brad Beven. You can follow Brad here.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom