Best Timetrial Podcasts (2025)

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Can you get faster on a vegan diet? with Dr.Alistair Monteyne - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep. 15 47:33

2y ago47:33

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With the list of motivations to eat vegan growing, we asked Dr. Monteyne if endurance athletes can get faster by consuming a vegan diet. Can you get enough protein on a vegan diet? What are the bests sources of protein for vegan athletes? Are we missing essential amino acids on a vegan diet? What do we need to keep in mind if we decide to go vegan …

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How Much Food do Cyclists Need?! w/ Dr. Jose Areta - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep 14 1:09:03

2y ago1:09:03

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Are you perplexed by the problem of Energy Availability in endurance sports? How much should you eat to optimise exercise, performance, health, and body composition? Dr. Jose Areta joins host, Sarah Laverty, to clarify the widely misunderstood topic of energy availability in Endurance Sports. What does Energy Availability mean? How do we know if we…

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Altitude Training: It’s NOT Making You Faster? w/ Dr. Ben Levine and Shannon Grappe, RN. - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep. 13 44:40

2y ago44:40

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Does Altitude Training make you a slower cyclist? You may be missing an essential ingredient in the recipe for successful adaptations to altitude. From the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM), Nurse Practitioner, Shannon Grappe, and Dr. Benjamin Levine reveal what might be missing and how we can prepare for altitude, allowing u…

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Cryotherapy: FAD or FAB? w/ Dr. Laura Wilson - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep. 12 1:02:18

2+ y ago1:02:18

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We’ve seen professional athletes and celebrities alike inserting themselves into suspicious-looking fridges wearing very little clothing while claiming performance, recovery and health benefits. Is there any science behind the hype? Dr. Wilson joins us to discuss if cryotherapy is worth it on this episode of the Science of Getting Faster! TOPICS CO…

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Master Athletes: What to Eat to Get Faster With Dr. Julien Louis - The Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep. 11 53:52

2+ y ago53:52

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Masters’ Records are being demolished at an astonishing rate. This is exciting for all of us who have no desire to hang up our cleats while our competitive spirit is still alit. Dr. Julien Louis joins us to discuss how we can optimize our nutrition to keep us firing on all cylinders for as long as possible. Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoa…

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Do Birth Control Pills Make You Slower? w/ Dr. Kelly McNulty - Science of Getting Faster Ep.10 51:02

2+ y ago51:02

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Almost half of elite female athletes are hormonal contraceptive users. But do we know the impact they have on performance? Dr. McNulty joins us to shed light on this enigmatic topic in exercise physiology. In this episode of the Science of Getting Faster Podcast, Dr. McNulty outlines our contraceptive options, what these contraceptives are made up …

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Are Gels Really That Bad? w/ Dr. Mark Hearris - The Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep. 9 1:01:51

2+ y ago1:01:51

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Does the form in which we consume carbohydrates impact our ability to utilize it during exercise? The performance-enhancing effects of carbohydrates are becoming increasingly evident. For this reason, researchers and athletes continue to explore how we can maximize the benefits of consuming carbohydrates on the bike. In this episode of the Science …

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Does Sodium Bicarbonate Make You Faster? w/ Dr. Jason Siegler – Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep 8 1:01:14

2+ y ago1:01:14

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The buffering capacity of Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Citrate has been well-studied for their potential to decrease the acidity of our blood during exercise, and ultimately attenuate fatigue. In a larger effort to reevaluate the hyperhydration strategies in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics, Dr. Siegler and colleagues aimed to uncover if bufferin…

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Can Beetroot Juice Improve Performance w/ Dr. Stephen Bailey- Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep. 7 1:03:35

2+ y ago1:03:35

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Nitrate-rich beetroot supplementation has piqued scientists’ and athletes’ interest over recent years, due to its theoretical potential to enhance endurance performance. However, confusion exists around who is most likely to experience benefits from nitrate-rich beetroot juice, and in what contexts these benefits may occur. Is our response impacted…

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Habitual vs. Supplemental Caffeine with Dr Bryan Saunders - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep 6 54:34

2+ y ago54:34

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Caffeine’s performance-enhancing effects are well-documented. Most studies show measurable improvements in performance following a small dose, and as a result caffeine is commonly found in gels, drink mixes, and other athletic supplements. But most adults already consume caffeine each day. Habitual consumption causes tolerance, which is said to wea…

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Can We Go Beyond 90g of Carbohydrates with Dr. Tim Podlogar - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep 5 59:34

2+ y ago59:34

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Carbohydrates are your body’s primary fuel during endurance exercise, and most experts recommend taking in around 90g carbs per hour for optimal performance on the bike. But are these recommendations outdated? Is it possible to ingest and utilize more than 90g per hour, and if it is, would taking in more carbs improve your performance? A new study …

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+40w and XTERRA World Champion with Teresa Harrison - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 69 43:50

3+ y ago43:50

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Teresa Harrison used TrainerRoad to raise her FTP by 40w and win her age group at XTERRA World Championships. Find out how Teresa dealt with tough conditions on race day and how she balanced her training while recovering from a lower leg stress fracture in the latest episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast. Continue the discussion on the Trainer…

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+20w and National Champion at 74 Years Old with Jim Mueller - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 68 47:51

3+ y ago47:51

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Jim Mueller thought he was stuck at a lifetime FTP PR of 250w at the age of 73, but then he started using Adaptive Training. Jim used Adaptive Training to break through that plateau and reach a 270w FTP and accomplish his goal of winning Cyclocross National Championships. Tune in to learn how Jim trains and competes in the latest episode of the Suc…

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+90w and Kona Qualification with Matt Nussbaum - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 67 32:28

3+ y ago32:28

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Matt Nussbaum used TrainerRoad’s triathlon training plans to raise his FTP by 90w, achieve 4.7W/kg and qualify for the 2022 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, HI. Listen in to learn how Matt managed nutrition, scheduling, strength training, injury prevention and more in Episode 66 of the Successful Athletes Podcast presented by TrainerRoad Contin…

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+96w and Lotoja 2nd Place with Rodney Scrimsher - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 66 46:05

3+ y ago46:05

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Rodney Scrimsher has used TrainerRoad since 2016 to raise his FTP by over 96w and go from hoping he could finish Lotoja (200mi road race) to getting 2nd place in the Category ⅘ division. Tune in to hear how he accomplished this in addition to how he used TrainerRoad to go from 88th place to 3rd place in a truly unique and fun yearly TT series. Cont…

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5.2W/kg and +44w in One Year with Connor Willson - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 65 43:45

3+ y ago43:45

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Connor Willson used TrainerRoad to go from 4.5 to 5.2W/kg, raising his FTP by 44 watts and losing two kilograms. Tune in now to find out what did Connor do to break the 5W/kg barrier, how his background as a competitive ski racer gives him an advantage, and much more in the latest episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast Continue the discussion o…

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+17w and IRONMAN Finish with Joy Aboim - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 64 1:03:55

3+ y ago1:03:55

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Joy Aboim used TrainerRoad to raise her FTP 17 watts and accomplish a massive personal goal of finishing a full-distance IRONMAN. After missing the time cut in two full-distance IRONMAN’s, Joy was struggling with self-doubt. Having come up short 2/2 times and being one of the only black athletes she had seen in triathlon, Joy couldn’t help but ask …

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+34w and Overcoming Addiction with Carson Bench - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 63 38:25

3+ y ago38:25

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Carson Bench used TrainerRoad to drop 26 minutes from his time at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta while raising his FTP 34 watts. Tune in to find out how Carson trained to improve his swim, bike and run performance, and for insight into how Carson has waged a battle with substance abuse, eating disorders and more while being an endurance athlete. Continue the…

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+53w FTP with Nadia Hill - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 62 24:32

3+ y ago24:32

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Nadia Hill used TrainerRoad to reach 3.8w/kg and raise her FTP 53 watts. While returning to MTB after an injury, Nadia realized she wasn’t enjoying mountain biking like she used to. In spite of her boyfriend’s suggestion to try an e-bike, Nadia went all in on structured training with TrainerRoad. She’s now enjoying the sport more than ever and has …

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+73w and Enduro National Championship with Thorn Bickel - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 61 51:19

3+ y ago51:19

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Thorn Bickel used TrainerRoad to go from 2.4 to 3.4 w/kg and win the 50-59 Enduro National Championship. Thorn’s long background in BMX, motocross, jet ski racing and cycling brought him a lot of aerobic fitness, but when he set the goal for a National Championship, Thorn stepped it up. Tune in to learn how he adjusted his training, nutrition, equi…

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180-241w FTP and Full-Distance Tri Finish with Lauren Hackney - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 60 37:08

3+ y ago37:08

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Lauren Hackney used to struggle with 20km bike rides, but that all changed when she started using TrainerRoad. Lauren went from 2.8-3.77w/Kg while taking on the massive challenge of a full-distance triathlon, all during the onset of the pandemic. Tune in to learn what caused Lauren to take on such a big challenge during such a complicated time, and…

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Building a Healthy Outlook on Training and Fuel with James Dunleap- Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 59 50:16

3+ y ago50:16

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When James Dunleap started structured training he was very motivated by the numbers and data of training. Over time what started out as a healthy source of motivation though, progressed into a harmful preoccupation. In this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast James shares how he built a healthier relationship to food, training, and weight lo…

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BC Epic 1000 on a Mid-Volume Training Plan with Angela Chang- Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 58 44:50

3+ y ago44:50

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Angela Chang balanced following a training plan, family and career to prepare for a 1,000km self-supported off-road race across British Columbia. Find out how Angela used TrainerRoad’s mid-volume training plans to prepare for such a huge challenge and what she did to cross the line after seven days of riding! Continue the discussion on the TrainerR…

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XC MTB National Championship Win with Matt Dockins - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 57 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

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Matt Dockins is a Florida-based mountain biker that trained for and won a national championship in the high altitude of Colorado. Listen in to find out how Matt used TrainerRoad and what sort of training he did to prepare for racing above 9,000’ (2,743m). Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum Be a guest…

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+24w and Masters National Championship with Jessica Brooks — Successful Athletes Podcast 56 47:32

3+ y ago47:32

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Jessica Brooks is a mother, VP at a Fortune 400 company, and an athlete who used TrainerRoad to raise her FTP by 24 watts and win a 2021 Masters National Criterium Championship. Tune in to learn how she balances training with her busy life, how she trained to be competitive at a national level, and what she did to win her age group championship. Co…

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Amber Pierce Career Retrospective: Part 2 — Successful Athletes Podcast 55 2:18:39

3+ y ago2:18:39

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Please be advised: this episode contains discussions about mental health that may be difficult for some listeners. If you are in need of help or support, please contact: In the US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — tel: 18002738255 In the UK: Samaritans — 116 123 Before she was a professional cyclist, Amber Pierce was a high-level swimmer aspi…

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Amber Pierce Career Retrospective: Part 1 — Successful Athletes Podcast 54 1:34:15

3+ y ago1:34:15

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Please be advised: this episode contains discussions about mental health that may be difficult for listeners. If you are in need of help or support, please contact: In the US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — tel:18002738255 In the UK: Samaritans — 116 123 Before she was a professional cyclist, Amber Pierce was a high-level swimmer aspiring t…

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Racing Leadville’s Silver Rush 50 MTB with Kate McLaughlin — Successful Athletes Podcast 53 43:36

4y ago43:36

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Three months before the Silver Rush 50, Kate McLaughlin sustained an injury that would keep her off of her mountain bike for three months. Eager to keep her Leadville goals on track, Kate looked for a new outlook and approach to training. Tune into this episode of the Successful Athletes podcast to hear how Kate pushed through setbacks, found a tra…

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Tokyo Olympics with Sofía Gomez Villafańe — Successful Athletes Podcast 52 1:08:32

4y ago1:08:32

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Five years ago Sofía never thought she would be an Olympian, but years of hard work and dedication helped her achieve this massive and daunting goal. Tune in as Sofía shares her inspiring and unconventional path to becoming an Olympian, as we discuss her training, mental fortitude and execution for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Continue the discussion o…

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+120w FTP Increase and US Para-cycling Nationals with Francesco Magisano — Successful Athletes Podcast 51 46:02

4y ago46:02

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Francesco Magisano, blind since the age of 16, is a triathlete, cyclist, and the New York City metro region director for Achilles International, a global organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Tune in to learn how Francesco used TrainerRoad to add 120w to his FTP…

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414w FTP and 5.5w/Kg with Jarret Oldham — Successful Athletes Podcast 50 40:54

4y ago40:54

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Jarret Oldham is an Elite Road Racer that competes in the PRT series for the First Internet Bank Team. Jarret uses TrainerRoad’s High Volume Training Plans as the foundation of his training and has used them to raise his FTP from 350w up to a massive 414w. Tune in to find out how Jarret has achieved this level of success, how he prepares himself fo…

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Managing Mental Health with Low Volume Training with John Peter — Successful Athletes Podcast 49 45:53

4y ago45:53

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John Peter is a father of five, high school ESL teacher, track and soccer coach, and endurance athlete who has used TrainerRoad to manage training throughout battling and managing bipolar disorder. John has a long history of high-volume endurance training and racing that masked many signs of bipolar disorder throughout the years, but through his jo…

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Qualifying for Ironman World Championships with Ray Brenkus — Successful Athletes Podcast 48 34:16

4y ago34:16

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Every year, thousands of athletes aim to achieve the ultimate goal in full distance triathlon—qualify for the Ironman World Championships, in Kona, Hawaii. In this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast, Ray Brunker shares how he achieved this goal of qualifying for Kona and what he recommends to other athletes who want to do the same. Continue…

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Going from the Couch to Crit Racing with Logan McPherson — Successful Athletes Podcast 47 31:37

4y ago31:37

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Logan McPherson, a busy sales professional, is going from the couch to criterium racing with the help of TrainerRoad and Jeff Linder of NorCal Cycling. Learn how Logan started training, mistakes to avoid, how he won in a photo finish, and more in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast. Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: http…

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Balancing Structure and Fun to Get Faster With Jr. Athlete Dylan Schlageter— Successful Athletes 45 27:07

4y ago27:07

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Dylan Schlagater was introduced to mountain bike racing through his middle school mountain bike team. Now 16 years old, Dylan races in the Varsity category of NICA’s Texas League and at the pro Cat 1 level in Austin, Texas. Learn how Dylan’s used fun and structure to reach a 5.6 watts per kilogram and reach his racing goals in this episode of the S…

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+74w FTP Increase and Ultra-Distance Triathlons with Melissa Paurowski — Successful Athletes 44 35:17

4y ago35:17

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Melissa Paurowski, a busy wife, mom, and teacher, was searching for a new challenge after her goal event was canceled. She decided to enter a grueling, ultra-distance triathlon, with a 4.8-mile swim, 224-mile bike, and 52.4-mile run. Tune into this episode to learn how Melissa used mid-volume training to prepare for a 32-hour endurance event. Conti…

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5w/kg and Conquering Disordered Eating with Alex Sandilands — Successful Athletes 43 54:28

4y ago54:28

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Alex Sandilands had a rapid rise to 4.8w/kg after transitioning from years of running, but that all fell apart after an MRI from an overuse injury exposed disturbing effects of starvation. Tune into this episode to learn what Alex has done to get his health on track and reach unprecedented heights in terms of power to weight and health. The IOC’s c…

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Finding New Motivation and Pushing Through Setbacks with Thrude Natholmen — Successful Athletes 042 49:36

4y ago49:36

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After several wins and podiums in the Team Time Trial and Individual Time Trial National Championships Thrude Natholmen had her eyes set on the next big gial. When she didn’t reach this goal she found herself struggling to hold onto positive motivation. Find out how Thrude used these setbacks to find new motivation and get back on track with her go…

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+25w and 3w/kg with Enduro Racer Georgina VonMarburg — Successful Athletes Podcast 41 54:24

4y ago54:24

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Georgina von Marburg thrives on competition. From a youth spent on the tennis court, to criterium and track racing in university, to XC and now elite enduro racing, she’s always moving forwards towards her next goal. Her experience surmounting injuries, finding a positive mental outlook on two wheels, and perfecting her training with TrainerRoad of…

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+82w and 4.7w/kg with Dialed Health’s Derek Teel — Successful Athletes Podcast 40 51:48

4y ago51:48

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Derek Teel has had an incredible journey, from a young professional downhill racer, to personal fitness trainer, to busy family man and business owner. These days he trains cyclists in strength and mobility as the face behind @dialedhealth and continues to push his own limits on the bike, using TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 82 watts and nearly re…

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Recovery and Ketones with Dr. Chiel Poffé - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Episode 4 29:03

4y ago29:03

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Exogenous ketone esters are a hot topic in cycling, but the best way to use this expensive substance to get faster is still up for debate. In our previous discussion with Dr. Chiel Poffé, we learned that ingesting ketone esters with bicarbonate may enhance racing performance under certain circumstances. In the second part of our conversation with D…

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+43w and Ultra-Endurance Fat Biking with Art O'Connor — Successful Athletes Podcast 39 1:04:18

4y ago1:04:18

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From a career as a pro mountain biker in the 90s to running two small businesses on his own, Art O'Connor knows what it takes to be at the pointy end of a race and how challenging it is to do that when you have a limiting schedule. Find out how Art used TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 43w and achieve 4.0w/kg for an ultra-endurance fat bike race in …

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Ketones and Bicarbonate with Dr. Chiel Poffé - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Episode 3 32:17

4y ago32:17

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Exogenous ketones are lauded by many for their endurance performance enhancing properties, but their impact on blood acidity is detrimental to performance and can even counteract their otherwise positive effects. Dr. Chiel Poffe and his partners conducted a study to learn if Bicarbonate Unlocks the Ergogenic Action of Ketone Monoester Intake in End…

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Recovery and Carbohydrate Intake with Dr. Tim Podlogar - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Episode 2 53:26

4y ago53:26

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Glucose and fructose are commonly ingested to improve endurance performance during a workout, but what effect do different mixtures of these two substances have on subsequent endurance performances? In other words, if you are training twice in one day, is it better to take in just glucose, or glucose and fructose? We asked Dr. Tim Podlogar what he …

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Heat Training and Endurance Performance with Dr. Chris Minson - Science of Getting Faster Podcast Episode 1 1:16:04

4y ago1:16:04

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Study: Heat Acclimation Improves Exercise Performance Heat adversely affects the body’s ability to produce work, but strategic utilization of heat in a training regimen can bring about power performance increases. Learn what Dr. Chris Minson, one of the leading experts and researchers on this topic, learned as he was executing his study of how Heat…

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4.0w/kg Through Consistent Training with Casper Green – Successful Athletes Podcast 38 25:27

4+ y ago25:27

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Casper Green raised his FTP 70 watts with TrainerRoad while training for local group rides in Houston, Texas, all while being a busy father and working a demanding job in home automation. Tune in to find out the small changes he made to lose 35 pounds and how he used consistent, low-volume training to reach 4.0 W/kg in episode 38 of the Successful …

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106w FTP Improvement on Low-Volume Training with Stephen Morina – Successful Athletes Podcast 37 33:53

4+ y ago33:53

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Stephen Morina is a cellar worker at a winery in Napa Valley, California. It’s a beautiful place to ride, but a demanding and physically challenging job, and Stephen is on his feet for up to 12 hours a day. Using low-volume training with TrainerRoad and smart approaches to motivation, nutrition, and rest, Stephen added 106w to his FTP in less than …

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5w/kg on Low Volume Training with Michael Brophy – Successful Athletes Podcast 36 43:31

4+ y ago43:31

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Michael Brophy is a Physical Therapist, partner and father who uses TrainerRoad to get faster, but also to keep in touch with friends. Using Group workouts with his friends, he’s managed to maintain over 5w/kg with diligent early morning workouts. Find out what he does to enable the sort of consistency he needs to achieve such a high level of perfo…

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+4.0w/kg with World Championship Competitor Jessica Kuepfer – Successful Athletes Podcast 35 50:46

4+ y ago50:46

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Jessica Kuepfer is an accomplished multisport athlete that has used TrainerRoad to get faster for everything from criteriums to IRONMAN and Adventure Racing. Find out how Jessica trains for each of these disciplines, how she balances the training with her demanding career as a Communications Director for a national corporation, and what she does to…

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+70w and a Bucket List Ride with Octavio Flores Quintero – Successful Athletes Podcast 34 41:31

4+ y ago41:31

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Octavio Flores Quintero used TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 70 watts and prepare for Vallartazo – an absolute dream ride from the high mountains of Western Mexico to the coastal paradise of Puerto Vallarta. Learn how Octavio trained for this event, including how he raised his FTP and improved at VO2 Max intervals, plus how he prepared for and exec…

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