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Endurance UnlimitedBuilding Better Athletes: The Coach's Off-Season Toolkit with Matt DixonIn this episode, Host Allison Bettin is joined by Matt Dixon, an elite triathlon coach and cofounder of Purple Patch Fitness, for a masterclass on the offseason—the time of year Matt Dixon boldly claims is the single biggest predictor of athlete breakthroughs.
Together, they unpack Matt Dixon’s four-phase coaching model and explore why offseason isn’t just a break, but a critical opportunity for reflection, realignment, and revolutionizing athletic potential. You’ll hear actionable insights on athlete retention, the art of the season review, what mistakes coaches often make, and how to turn downtime into your mos...
2025-11-2653 min
Endurance UnlimitedFrom Gravel to E-Sports: How Hayden Pucker Found His Edge in Virtual RacingTrainingPeaks' Education Specialist, Cody Stephenson, is joined by returning guest and eSport cycling coach Zach Nehr and professional cyclist and esports racer Hayden Pucker—better known as Farm Watts—for an honest, high-energy deep-dive into the world of virtual endurance racing. We’ll hear about Hayden Pucker’s unconventional journey from riding a hundred miles before dawn in Wisconsin to racking up power records and chasing the podium at the esports world championships.
Zach Nehr, Hayden Pucker's coach, shares nuts-and-bolts insights on how shifting training toward shorter, high-intensity intervals unlocked Hayden’s next level—and how dialing in things li...
2025-11-0646 min
Endurance UnlimitedVirtual Crits, Course Recon, and Live Coaching: Redefining Indoor TrainingHear how structured workouts, virtual communities, and game-changing tech combine for authentic, effective winter training — or cycling in general.
George Gilbert and Tim Cusick join host Dirk Friel for a look into the shift of virtual training and how purposeful, science-backed structure can help both athletes and coaches make the most of winter (or year-round) workouts.
George, TrainingPeaks’ VP of Virtual Platforms and the mind behind TrainingPeaks Virtual, pulls back the curtain on the fast pace of innovation in the virtual cycling world. From supporting completely custom GPX route uplo...
2025-09-111h 13
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSIs A.I. Coaching Ready for Prime Time? Hear What TrainingPeaks Says!OVERVIEWCody Stephenson, the Education Program Manager at TrainingPeaks, is back on the podcast to talk about the current state of artificial intelligence in cycling coaching and how TrainingPeaks' developers are using models to improve the accuracy and usability of athletes' training data.TOPICS COVEREDA.I.'s current and future role in cycling coachingHow auto-updates of FTP work and when to pay attention to themAbout TrainingPeaks' Fueling Insights ToolTrainingPeaks Virtual: Ultimate Indoor Cycling App What's coming next from TrainingPeaksASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTG...
2025-09-1033 min
The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.comEp. 80: From indieVelo to TrainingPeaks Virtual – A conversation with Dr. George Gilbert about philosophy, phase one, new features, and the futureIn this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, join hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker as they welcome back Dr. George Gilbert for his fifth appearance. In this episode, Dr. Gilbert, now the Vice President of Virtual Platforms at TrainingPeaks, offers an exclusive look at the rapid evolution of the platform since its acquisition and transition to TrainingPeaks Virtual, just 10 months prior.Gilbert opens up about the massive improvements, including a brand-new user interface and a vibrant 3D world, as well as new roads, graphics, and training modes. He discusses how the platform’s vision evolved from the...
2025-08-2852 min
Overnight SuccessBuilding TrainingPeaksIn 1999, Joe Friel was drowning in faxes. The legendary cycling coach, later author of The Cyclist’s Training Bible, had 72 clients sending training data every Monday. His desk was buried under paper. His son Dirk, then racing in Belgium, figured there had to be a better way.Over beers at The George in Vail, Dirk convinced his best man—and the only web developer he knew—Gear Fisher, to build a solution. Dirk paid him $3,000. That handshake deal became TrainingPeaks, now the go-to platform for endurance athletes, from amateurs to Tour de France winners.If you’ve...
2025-08-211h 45
Fueling Endurance - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & TriathletesEpisode 96 - How should I use the new TrainingPeaks carbohydrate and fat calorie metrics?TrainingPeaks just launched a new set of data fields that promise to give insights into carbohydrate and fat use during exercise - even predicted amounts for planned sessions if enough data is provided.
So where did this come from? What is it telling us? How should I use this information? And is it unique, or are there other ways to achieve the same thing?
Studies/Websites mentioned:
TrainingPeaks Fueling Insights: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/introducing-fueling-insights/
Rothschild J et al. A Novel Method to Predict Carbohydrate and Energy Expenditure Du...
2025-08-1532 min
Endurance UnlimitedFueling Insights Explained: Iñigo San-Millán on Optimizing Carbohydrate Intake for CyclistsYou're not seeing things. CoachCast has been renamed Endurance Unlimited. Stay tuned for more great episodes and more. Now, on to this episode...
Dr. Iñigo San-Millán explains the science and strategy behind optimal cycling nutrition. Learn how TrainingPeaks' new Fueling Insights feature leverages decades of his metabolic research data to help athletes and coaches evaluate and individualize fueling plans based on athlete metrics, not guesswork. From breaking through the outdated 40-gram carb ceiling to personalizing race-day nutrition for every level of today's cyclist, learn how this tool is changing how we plan, perform and recover....
2025-08-0759 min
Endurance UnlimitedFrom Couch Potato to World Champion: April Zilg on Coaching and What Makes a Great Paddle AthleteThe evolution of paddle sport racing is pushing the limits of endurance competition, where training technology and data-driven coaching play a significant role.
April Zilg, world champion paddle athlete, joins the show to share her journey from "couch potato" to the top of the stand up paddle board (SUP) world—all powered by smart training, dedication and data. In this episode, April reveals how technique-focused coaching, a science-based approach to training and leveraging TrainingPeaks shapes her work with athletes of all levels.
Get a crash course in the many flavors of paddle sports—from lightning-fast spri...
2025-07-2457 min
The Matchbox - A Cycling PodcastEpisode 142 - TrainingPeaks SpecialHello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we’ve got special guests Dirk Friel and Henry Lutz, from TrainingPeaks, to answer all of our burning questions about the platform we all know and love.
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with the topic of discus...
2025-05-281h 19
Performance 360 - Prestazione e BenessereEpisodio 78. Oltre i Numeri: TrainingPeaks, AI e la Scienza dell’AllenamentoBentornato su Performance360 🎙️💡 TrainingPeaks, Metriche e AI: Stiamo Davvero Capendo i Dati?Oggi parliamo di TrainingPeaks, delle metriche più importanti come CTL, ATL, TSS e del ruolo crescente dell’Intelligenza Artificiale nell’analisi dell’allenamento.Ma questi numeri ci aiutano davvero a migliorare la performance, o rischiano di diventare una gabbia che limita il nostro vero potenziale?In questo episodio scoprirai:🔹 Cosa significano davvero CTL, ATL, TSS e altre metriche di TrainingPeaks.🔹 Come interpretare i dati senza farsi ingannare dai numeri.🔹 I limiti dell’AI nei programmi di allenamento e...
2025-05-2418 min
Marni on the Move403: Dirk Friel Co-Founder, TrainingPeaks On The Coaching Platforms New Features, Indoor Cycling & The Future Of Endurance Sports Tech!Dirk Friel, Co-Founder/Chief Evangelist: TrainingPeaks, MakeMusic, TrainHeroic, Alfred Music and Host of The CoachCast podcast, is back on Marni On The Move. You may remember him from Episode 117, where we explored his journey from pro cycling to coaching and co-founding one of the most transformative platforms in endurance sports: TrainingPeaks.
In this episode, we dive into what’s new and next at TrainingPeaks. Dirk offers insight into the latest tech updates, including support for new sports, improved indoor cycling integrations, and updates to the digital tools that have become essential for athletes and coaches around the wo...
2025-05-2245 min
Marni on the Move403: Dirk Friel Co-Founder, TrainingPeaks On The Coaching Platforms New Features, Indoor Cycling & The Future Of Endurance Sports Tech!Dirk Friel, Co-Founder/Chief Evangelist: TrainingPeaks, MakeMusic, TrainHeroic, Alfred Music and Host of The CoachCast podcast, is back on Marni On The Move. You may remember him from Episode 117, where we explored his journey from pro cycling to coaching and co-founding one of the most transformative platforms in endurance sports: TrainingPeaks.
In this episode, we dive into what’s new and next at TrainingPeaks. Dirk offers insight into the latest tech updates, including support for new sports, improved indoor cycling integrations, and updates to the digital tools that have become essential for athletes and coaches around the wo...
2025-05-2245 minEndurance UnlimitedFrom Racing Pro Motocross to Running the Boston Marathon with Coach Alex MartinIn this episode, Dirk Friel talks with Alex Martin, a former professional motocross and supercross racer who spent over 15 years competing at the highest level, earning podiums and top-five finishes. After retiring from racing as a pro, Alex leaned into his passion for training and performance, co-founding Troll Training. His coaching company blends motocross performance with endurance sports methodologies.
Alex shares his journey from motocross to recently catching the “running bug” and how structured training, especially via TrainingPeaks, helped him transform his racing career and life after retirement. He just raced the 2025 Boston Marathon, finishing at 2:48:35, just shy...
2025-05-0843 min
BiciLABBICILAB 4x33. INTERVALS.ICU: el TrainingPeaks de los frikis… pero GRATISEsta semana abrimos el episodio con una joya que nos tiene obsesionados desde hace meses: Intervals.icu, la mejor alternativa gratuita a TrainingPeaks y WKO. Si eres de los que analizan cada pedalada, este episodio es para ti.✅ ¿Qué es Intervals.icu?Una plataforma gratuita para analizar tus entrenamientos por potencia, pulso o ritmo, que combina lo mejor de TrainingPeaks, Golden Cheetah y WKO... en una web simple, potente y gratuita.✅ ¿Cómo se conecta con Strava o Garmin?✅ ¿Qué puedes analizar con ella (aunque no tengas potenciómetro)?✅ ¿Es realmente gratis o hay truco?...
2025-05-051h 53
Dialed Health208: The President Of TrainingPeaks Lee Gerakos On AI Vs. Human Intelligence And The Evolution Of Structured TrainingTrainingPeaks.comFollow TrainingPeaks on Instagram: @trainingpeaksCoffee Caravan ride at 7am (Friday and Saturday) with Pas Normal Studios at Sea Otter! Meets at the Portola Hotel in Monterey and goes to the expo. Van will carry your gear. Coffee and Pastry awaits at the basecamp (expo). Check the schedule on Instagram here.Friday Shakeout ride at 10am with Pas Normal Studios at Levi's Gran Fondo!Start strength training today with a 7 day free trial!Website: https://dialedhealth.com/ Instagram...
2025-04-041h 20Endurance UnlimitedInside WorldTour Cycling Camps: The Training, Testing and NutritionWe're diving deep into the world of professional cycling camps as we hear first-hand from some of the leading coaches and nutritionists in pro cycling. Reporting from the picturesque coastal climbs of the Costa Blanca in Spain, our host, Dirk Friel, brings you insights from performance coaches like Lieselot Decroix and Mattia Michelusi, who reveal the critical training techniques employed to enhance rider performance. Learn how pro teams leverage lactate testing, hear what metrics WorldTour coaches focus on around functional reserve capacity (FRC), and background on the growing importance of heat training. Nutritionist Nicki...
2025-03-2637 min
Diario RunnerMás vale tarde: Polar y TrainingPeaks se integran | Sincronización automática de entrenamientos estructuradosAquí tienes todos los detalles y el paso a paso: https://www.palabraderunner.com/sincronizacion-polar-trainingpeaks/ Como se suele decir, más vale tarde que nunca. Polar se integra con TrainingPeaks y por fin podrás conectar tu cuenta para sincronizar automáticamente todos tus entrenamientos planificados de TrainingPeaks en tu reloj GPS Polar.
Código descuento PDR en nutrición Fanté, Prozis, Bikila y Be Levels.
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2025-03-1908 min
FASTER CyclingTrainingPeaks Virtual and Making Virtual Cycling More RealisticIf you've ever ridden on a virtual cycling platform you may immediately notice that it's not representative of real-world cycling. When you come out of a corner on the road you have to add watts to the pedals to speed back up. Most virtual training platforms end up acting more like a spin class. George Gilbert set out to correct this process and founded IndieVelo in 2022. A short two years later his company was acquired by TrainingPeaks and the product has been renamed TrainingPeaks Virtual. Listen to this episode to learn how adding real-world physics to your training platform...
2025-03-0533 minEndurance UnlimitedFergus Crawley on Training Hybrid Athletes and the Benefits for Endurance AthletesIn this episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, we sit down with Fergus Crawley, the co-founder and head coach of Omnia Performance, to look into the world of hybrid athletes. Hybrid training, a blend of strength and endurance disciplines, challenges the traditional boundaries of athletic training.Fergus draws from his rich background in rugby, powerlifting, triathlons, and concurrent training to explain how athletes can effectively balance opposing athletic goals. From his incredible achievement of squatting 500 pounds and running a sub-five-minute mile in the same day to working with military operatives, Fergus shares insights on biomechanical awareness, periodization, and...
2025-02-1954 min
On va se refaire la cerise - Le Podcast de l’Expert Vélo🎧 [Conseil] - TrainingPeaks Virtual : Une révolution dans le cyclisme virtuel ? Mieux que Zwift ?🎧 5 minutes pour découvrir : TrainingPeaks Virtual, une révolution dans le cyclisme virtuel ?Le home trainer connecté évolue encore avec l’arrivée de TrainingPeaks Virtual, la nouvelle plateforme développée par TrainingPeaks. Axée sur le réalisme et la performance, cette alternative à Zwift et MyWhoosh promet une expérience immersive et une intégration poussée avec l’écosystème TrainingPeaks.Mais alors, qu’apporte vraiment TrainingPeaks Virtual ? Est-ce une simple alternative ou un véritable tournant pour les cyclistes en quête d’un entraînement plus structuré ? Dans cet épisode, nous décryptons cette nouvelle platefo...
2025-02-0805 min
The Endurance Coaching Business Podcast8 Reasons to Coach With TrainingPeaksHey everyone, welcome back to the show! Today, we're diving into the less-than-stellar side of TrainingPeaks—a platform that seems designed to keep coaches stuck in the crowd. If you’re all about losing your unique brand, letting athletes wander off to a marketplace, and dealing with sluggish tech when you need it most, this episode is for you. We'll break down eight reasons whyTrainingPeaks might be exactly what you don’t want, and then we'll chat about an alternative that puts you in the driver's seat.Episode Bullet PointsBlending In with t...
2025-02-0720 min
King of the RideEpisode 148: Dirk Friel -- Founder of TrainingPeaksOne of my favorite things to do in this podcast is to talk with the How I Built This style, namely to chat with the movers, shakers, and entrepreneurs to hear how they started their business. Amid being a professional athlete and then coach, Dirk started TrainingPeaks, which at this point has to be among the most popular pieces of training software on the planet. Every single Tour de France team, World Tour team, pro rider and aspiring professional uses TrainingPeaks.
Hey, don't forget to get your free Ted King signature water bottle by visiting www.untapped.c...
2025-02-011h 04Endurance UnlimitedOptimizing Ultra Race Recovery with Scott Johnston of Evoke EnduranceScott Johnston, co-author of "Training for the New Alpinism" and "Training for the Uphill Athlete," shares insights on recovery strategies for ultramarathon runners in this new podcast episode.Johnston emphasizes the critical balance between rest and performance, outlining how factors like central nervous system fatigue, motivation, and age influence post-race recovery. The conversation highlights actionable strategies, including subjective feedback tracking, active recovery, and the importance of long-term planning for peak performance while avoiding overtraining.Visit TrainingPeaks.com to see how it can help your training.
2024-12-0346 minEndurance UnlimitedTrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with George Gilbert and Lee GerakosListen in as indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks president Lee Gerakos break down the reasoning behind the acquisition of the virtual riding platform, now named TrainingPeaks Virtual, the opportunities for coaches and athletes and how the ethos of credible virtual racing is a part of the DNA of the merger. They share with Dirk the importance of community feedback in shaping the platform's development and commitment to creating inclusive and credible virtual racing environments. Plus, learn about the seamless integration of TrainingPeaks athlete accounts and TrainingPeaks Virtual and its impact on cycling training and community building. T...
2024-11-2051 minEndurance UnlimitedFrom Math Teacher to Olympic Coach — Lessons from 35-Year Coaching Veteran Gale BernhardtGale Bernhardt's insights on effective coaching, balancing technology with human touch, setting long-term goals and tips for aspiring coaches.With over 35 years of coaching experience, Gale Bernhardt has guided Olympians and World Championship athletes and played pivotal roles as the USA Triathlon Olympic and Pan American Games Triathlon coach. She shares her incredible journey from a mechanical engineering background to becoming one of the most respected figures in endurance sports as a pioneering endurance coach.We explore her coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of continual learning across exercise science, pedagogy, and other key areas of...
2024-10-0255 minEndurance UnlimitedAddressing RED-S and Optimizing Nutrition with Sports Dietitian Kylee Van HornUnderstand the essentials of athlete fueling, including RED-S and the importance of tailored nutrition plans, with sports dietician Kylee Van Horn.Kylee Van Horn, CEO of Fly Nutrition, specializes in helping athletes optimize their performance and manage eating disorders, including RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport). She's also an ultrarunner and running coach based in Colorado, looking to simplify nutrition for athletes and steer them away from fad diets. You can also hear her on the podcast "Your Diet Sucks" with Zoë Rom.In this episode, Dirk and Kylee break down personalized nutrition plans, the r...
2024-08-2849 minEndurance UnlimitedHRV4Training's Marco Altini on the Most Important Aspects of HRV DataHeart rate variability (HRV) is unique to each athlete. Learn how to effectively measure and use HRV data alongside subjective feedback to optimize your training and recovery. Our guest for episode 10 is Marco Altini, a scientist, app developer and expert in using data from wearable devices to optimize health and performance. Many will recognize his name from the app HRV4Training, which integrates with TrainingPeaks. Marco's background spans computer science, human movement and high-performance coaching. He's also an avid runner, having qualified for the Boston Marathon and competed in European ultramarathons.Our discussion digs into...
2024-08-0756 minEndurance UnlimitedOlympic Triathlon 2024: Gearing Up Team U.S.A With Ryan Bolton & Erin CarsonExplore insights from top coaches Ryan Bolton and Erin Carson on preparing U.S.A. triathletes for the 2024 Olympic Triathlon competitions and, in one instance, the individual time trial in cycling, through coaching collaboration and training techniques.In this episode, Ryan Bolton and Erin Carson discuss the details of preparing athletes for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Triathlon team in Paris. Ryan Bolton, Director of High Performance for U.S.A. Triathlon and owner and founder of BEST Coaching brings extensive experience as an Olympian for the 2000 games and coaching top-tier athletes, including 2024 Olympian Morgan Pearson. Erin Carson...
2024-07-2458 minEndurance UnlimitedBehind the Scenes of Tour de France Nutrition With Iñigo San MillánIn this special episode for the Tour de France, Iñigo San Millán, a performance coach for UAE Team Emirates, shares his expertise on how race-day nutrition is meticulously planned and adjusted using race data from TrainingPeaks.We'll discuss the critical differences in fueling demands for various stages of the Tour, the importance of individualized nutrition strategies, and why maintaining weight and muscle health is crucial for rider performance. From pre-race breakfasts to post-race recovery with tart cherry juice, this episode is packed with pro-level insights that even amateur athletes can leverage....
2024-07-0832 minEndurance UnlimitedThe Parallels of Gaming and Sports: Mental Tactics and Coaching With Amine IssaIn this special episode, we explore the insights of Amine Issa, Ph.D., on the intersection of gaming and numerous disciplines, such as esports, Formula 1, and even the military. Amine has spent 25 years obsessively playing video games and even competed professionally.He spent five years researching the extremes of human performance at the Mayo Clinic. His findings help develop new technology and techniques to assess human-integrated physiology, specifically in mobile health and remote monitoring.In studying performance optimization in athletic, military and esports fields, he has discovered a clear overlap between esports athletes and traditional...
2024-07-021h 00The Matchbox - A Cycling PodcastEpisode 99 - Heat Training, The Drink Mix vs Gel Debate, and Zwift vs TrainingPeaksHello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode Dylan and I are answering questions on heat adaptations, fueling with drink mix vs gels, and whether or not to use Zwift or other platforms as a replacement for TrainingPeaks for plan building and workout analysis.
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition offerings and make sure to use the...
2024-06-1921 minEndurance UnlimitedDetermining Recovery Protocols With Bora-hansgrohe Coach John WakefieldIn this episode, we sit down with John Wakefield, the managing director of Science to Sport and performance coach with the Bora-hansgrohe World Tour cycling team. John, from Cape Town, South Africa, shares his insights from years of coaching and an advanced training facility in Girona, Spain. Understand why recovery is the key to progression and how ignoring it can impede an athlete's performance, no matter their level.John believes recovery is the critical element in athlete training. He shares details about a routine 'sub-max test' he utilizes with his athletes, whether pro or amateur. He can...
2024-06-1944 min
What Runs a RunA conversation with Dirk Friel, Co Founder & Chief Evangelist, TrainingPeaksIn this episode of Tech in 26.2 podcast - I sat down with Dirk Friel, Co Founder and Chief Evangelist of TrainingPeaks - All in one platform providing coaching, training plans, performance analysis, and data syncs for athletes and coaches. TrainingPeaks solutions are used by Tour de France teams, IRONMAN® World Champions, Olympians, and age group athletes and coaches around the world to track, analyze and plan their training. Some of key focus areas of our conversations were:
Founding Journey of TrainingPeaks to solve a problem Dirk and his father, legendary coach Joe Friel had on the...
2024-06-1852 min
That Triathlon ShowDirk Friel - co-founder of TrainingPeaks | EP#434Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks, joins us to discuss the past, present and future of the platform. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The history of TrainingPeaks -Upcoming features and innovations on the platform -TrainingPeaks as a platform for expert instruction -Common complaints and criticism towards TrainingPeaks -The future of AI in training and coaching -Listener questions SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts434/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast...
2024-05-301h 15Endurance UnlimitedHow to Utilize Running Power Metrics With Dr. Will O'ConnorDr. Will O'Connor takes us through the nuances of using running power in training. Will and Dirk get into the scientific side of power meters, discuss the accuracy and data consistency from devices like Stryd and other wearables, and learn how to use critical power zones to break down the metabolic costs of running variable terrain. Will also touches on some of the lessons in his Fundamentals of Running Power TrainingPeaks University course.Will is a running scientist and former triathlete based in New Zealand. He drew on his background in organic chemistry to complete a Ph.D...
2024-04-171h 06
The Endurance Coaching Business PodcastIs TrainingPeaks Too Expensive?Today's episode dives into the often-discussed topic of TrainingPeaks' pricing. While some coaches find it on the pricier side, we're taking a closer look at the value it offers, especially given its extensive features tailored for endurance coaching. Sure, it's not without its flaws, particularly in how it serves the coaching community, but there's no denying it's a powerful tool designed with specific needs in mind.We also touch on the unfair comparison between TrainingPeaks and the everyday consumer apps we're all used to. Given that TrainingPeaks serves a niche, professional market with unique demands, its pricing...
2024-04-0414 minEndurance UnlimitedOlympic Champion Kristin Armstrong: Navigating an Era of Wearables, Data & Social PlatformsKristin Armstrong talks coaching strategies in a data-driven world filled with wearables and social platforms. With the advancement of technology and platforms, there is a growing tension between positives and negatives when it comes to data, wearable devices and social media.The challenges of managing this tension have become heightened for younger athletes who may feel pressure to maintain an online persona of success and accomplishment through sharing data and results. How can a coach find the balance between using data to improve performance while minimizing the risks of an overly connected athlete? Kristin explains her approaches...
2024-03-2058 min
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind RunningHow TrainingPeaks Co-Founder Dirk Friel Revolutionized Endurance TrainingThis episode is with TrainingPeaks co-founder Dirk Friel. Dirk’s self identity has evolved through different phases of life. The first half of his life was spent chasing his dream as a professional cyclist all over the world; the second half has been spent founding and growing TrainingPeaks, a software company enabling smart and effective endurance training, used by athletes and coaches all over the world. Dirk is also a husband, father, and son, inspired by his parents to stay active as he ages.
In this episode we talk about:
-falling in love with cycling fo...
2024-03-1555 minEndurance UnlimitedExploring Joe Friel's 40-Year Coaching EvolutionIn this episode, we have none other than Joe Friel, a legendary figure in the world of endurance coaching. As the co-founder of TrainingPeaks and author of several seminal books on athletic training, Joe has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of endurance sports. The fifth edition of the Triathlon Training Bible hit shelves earlier this month. Plus, he has kept his peak health and participation in the sports scene into his 80s.In our conversation, Joe takes us on a journey through his career: from opening the first triathlon store in the U.S. in t...
2024-02-211h 08
The Strength Running PodcastTrainingPeaks Founder Dirk Friel on AI, the Future of Coaching, and New Tech for RunnersDirk Friel is the co-founder of TrainingPeaks, the largest training platform in the world for athletes. He's also a talented athlete who explores the mountains through cycling and ski mountaineering. In 2017, Dirk was named Business Person of the Year by Boulder, Colorado's Chamber of Commerce. What began as a coach-focused triathlon training platform now includes running, cycling and a host of other sports, And soon they'll be launching Training Peaks Strength for coaches as well! Dirk and I discuss how training has evolved since the early days of faxed training plans, and where it is...
2024-01-1859 minEndurance UnlimitedBuilding Strength and Durability in Endurance Athletes With Chris LeeDirk Friel digs into Chris' approach to strength training. His philosophy is underpinned by thorough body movement assessments, identifying and targeting an athlete's limiters, and a belief in the vital role of strength work for injury prevention and performance improvement. He points out that he advocates year-round strength training tailored to each phase of an athlete's season.Lee, the director of Sports Performance at Kinesis Integrated, holds a physical education and exercise science degree and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA. With almost a decade of experience, he serves as a strength coach...
2023-12-1350 min
Uitlegvideo van BananenwinkelEen workout verplaatsen in TrainingpeaksHoe verplaats je in de Trainingpeaks-app een workout naar een andere dag.
Zie meer over werken met trainingpeaks, de website van de Bananenwinkel
https://www.bananenwinkel.nl
2023-12-0700 minEndurance UnlimitedMental Health Disorders in Ultra Endurance Athletes With Jill ColangeloIn this episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, host Dirk Friel interviews Jill Colangelo, a researcher focusing on mental health in endurance athletes. Colangelo shares insights from her ultra endurance experiences, sports psychiatry work and research, highlighting the higher prevalence of mental illness among ultra endurance athletes. She discusses the need for recognition and treatment of exercise addiction, as well as the importance of balancing athletic pursuits with a fulfilling life outside of sports. Colangelo also delves into overtraining syndrome, its symptoms and the challenges in diagnosing it. Offering practical solutions for maintaining physical and mental well-being, she s...
2023-07-1950 minEndurance UnlimitedManaslu and Ultrarunning at 75 With David Babbitt and Coach Land HeintzbergerDavid Babbitt is an American ultrarunner living in Nepal and racing some of the most difficult multi-stage races on the planet. He's doing this at age 75. With the help of his long-time coach, Land Heintzberger, the duo have focused on core training basics to keep David in races and finishing faster than many younger competitors.Babbitt completed the seven-day Manaslu Mountain Trail Race, which covers 122 miles, 35,000 feet of elevation gain and tops out at 17,000 feet above sea level. He finished in 41 hours and was nowhere near being in last place.Listen in as Dirk Friel...
2023-04-1250 min
Gravel Ræs#19 Bliv en bedre cykelrytter med Trainingpeaks - Leif LundstrømBruger du Trainingpeaks?
Trainingspeaks kan være et fantastisk værktøj til at strukturere din cykeltræning.
Men hvordan bruger man Trainingpeaks på det bedste måde, så det kan bidrage til en bedre cykeltræning og i sidste ende - bedre cykelform.
Personligt kan jeg bruge mange timer på Trainingpeaks, selvom jeg faktisk ikke forstår særlig meget af det. Derfor tog jeg til Holstebro, for at snakke med Leif Lundstrøm om netop denne platform. Leif har igennem mange år været coach, hvor han har brug Trainingpeaks og er det man vil kalde en vaske ægte superbruger.
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2023-03-091h 02
SCYENCE Podcast#46 Analysiere dein Training! - TrainingPeaks erklärtWir zeigen dir Analysetools die du selbst anwenden kannst!
uuuuund ... Stopp! Einheit hochgeladen - und jetzt?
Lennart & Lukas besprechen gemeinsam wie Du das beste aus deinem TrainingPeaks holen kannst!
Welche Metriken sind wichtig?
Was ist Cardiac Drift?
Ist der Intensität Factor wichtig oder kann der weg?
Wir erklären die, was beim HIT, LIT oder Threshold Training in der Auswertung relevant ist und was du noch optimieren kannst !
Viel Spaß und weiterhin viel Erfolg im Training!
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2023-01-211h 05Uitlegvideo van BananenwinkelEen workout uit trainingpeaks in Zwift (instellen ERC)Hoe een workout uit Trainingpeaks in Zwift te krijgen en doen met het instellen van ERC (automatische weerstand).
Controleer eerst in Trainingpeaks of de workout in vermogen/FTP staat ingesteld (in de workout rechtsboven klikken als dat niet zo is) en of deze op de datum klaar staat dat je wil gaan zwiften.
Ga dan naar Zwift en kies in het openingsscherm voor 'Workouts' en dan 'custom' (linksboven). Selecteer de workout en stel eventueel je FTP (drempelwaarde) aan en/of zet ERC (automatische weerstand) aan/uit.
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2023-01-0300 minEndurance UnlimitedThe Essentials of Training Plans with David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald of 80/20 EnduranceDavid Warden and Matt Fitzgerald are the founders of 80/20 Endurance, one of the pioneers of endurance training plans. 80/20 sold its first plan within the TrainingPeaks Marketplace in 2005. Their plans have helped hundreds of thousands of athletes of all experience and ability levels achieve their goals.David Warden is an internationally recognized coach and author with clients including world champion age group racers, duathlon champions and multiple Ironman World Championship qualifiers. He is the co-author of "Triathlon Science," the industry standard for triathlon coaches, and "80/20 Triathlon."Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist and...
2022-11-1645 min
Boundless Body RadioData-Based Coaching with TrainingPeaks Co-Creator Dirk Friel! 316Send us a textDirk Friel is a former pro cyclist, the U.S. Ski Mountaineering 2020 Masters Champion, and the Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of Peaksware Holdings. Peaksware consists of a collection of technology businesses with a strategic vision to help motivated individuals learn new skills through deliberate practice. This process includes setting a specific goal, getting expert instruction, performing focused practice and receiving immediate feedback, and includes one of my favorite training platforms, TrainingPeaks, among several others. Dirk was selected as the 2017 Businessperson of the Year by the Boulder, Colorado, Chamber of Commerce. Dirk is the...
2022-08-041h 07
Off The CouchTrainingPeaks Co-founder Dirk Friel on Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, & the Future of Endurance Training Endurance training has come a long way from handwritten logs and fax machines, and we owe a lot of that progress to web-based platforms like TrainingPeaks. Founded in the late 90s by endurance coaches Dirk Friel and his father, Joe, TrainingPeaks has helped modernize the way athletes can track, analyze, and plan their training. So we sat down with Dirk to hear more about how better data leads to better performance; artificial intelligence; growing up with a world-renowned endurance coach as father; and a whole lot more.TOPICS & TIMES:What is TrainingPeaks? (4:38)Thoughts on coaching (6:55)Expanding...
2022-07-0547 minEndurance UnlimitedSports Psychology Frameworks for Anxiety and Injury with Dr. Justin RossDr. Ross is a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colo. specializing in athlete mental health and performance. He helps address issues such as anxiety, depression, disordered eating and insomnia while aiming to develop high-performance sports psychology skills within any field of play. Dr. Ross authored the Introduction to Sports Psychology for Endurance Coaches course through TrainingPeaks University. Learn the fundamentals of Sports Psychology with specific techniques to keep your athletes motivated, confident, and performing their best.He also helps athletes manage the psychological impact of injury or transition back into their sport. He's an athlete and h...
2022-06-2249 min
CAFÉ COM TRITRAININGPEAKSO TrainingPeaks foi criado por Dirk Friel e Gear Fisher para ajudar o relacionamento de Joe Friel e seus atletas.
Além da facilitar o envio das planilhas, o TP revolucionou a forma como técnicos e atletas montam, avaliam, planejam e enviam seus treinos.
para falar sobre a ferramenta recebemos Marcos Hallack embaixador pedagógico do TP Brasil.
PEGA O SEU CAFÉ E VEM COM A GENTE!!
Para os ouvintes que quiserem experimentar ou renovar o TrainingPeaks vamos oferecer um cupom de desconto de 20% no TP PREMIUM para atletas “CafeComTri2021” e 25% para os técni...
2022-03-171h 13Marni on the Move209: TrainingPeaks Co-Founder, Dirk Friel Talks Ski Mountaineering, Cycling, & Brand GrowthDirk Friel is the Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks, the Host of the CoachCast Podcast, he is the U.S. Ski Mountaineering 2020 Masters Champ and before that, he was a Pro-Cyclist!
TrainingPeaks is one of my favorite training tools! I definitely mention it in most athlete centric conversations on the podcast. If you are not familiar, it is the ultimate training tool and digital platform for athletes and coaches to plan their training, set goals, measure and track data and progress. It’s compatible with over 100 fitness apps and devices including Garmin, Strava, Apple watch, Zwift, and so much mo...
2022-01-1548 min
Alpine StartDirk Friel: Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks and Ex-Pro CyclistWhat is it like to race in Europe as a young pro-cyclist? How did TrainingPeaks metrics like TSS become industry standard? How can data inform training? What is the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in performance? Is there a connection between training transparency and clean sport? Join me in discussing these questions and more with co-founder of PeakwareHolding and TrainingPeaks, Dirk Friel.
2021-11-261h 15
Endurance UnlimitedMaintaining Fitness After Fifty (And Beyond!) with Joe FrielIt's not every day that Dirk gets to interview his father and TrainingPeaks' Co-Founder, Joe Friel. Listen as Dirk and Joe discuss what it takes to stay competetive as Masters athletes (spoiler alert: incorporating high-intensity training, increasing protein intake and maximizing sleep are all super helpful!)
2021-08-0243 minEndurance UnlimitedFKT Chasing with Abby Hall and Jason KoopIn the first episode of Season 3 of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, Ultrarunner Abby Hall and Coach Jason Koop joined Dirk to talk about how they adapted to the emotional highs and lows imposed by the previous year. They explored the importance of the ability to continuously 'pivot' and examined why some athletes flourished with the instability while others struggled (hint: it's largely due to long-term motivation.)Abby also offered insight into her Nüümü Poyo FKT attempt and shared her dreams for 2021 (supplemented by acquiring a customized, very cool adventure van.)
2021-02-0144 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 17: Building an E-Racing League with Tim BallintineWhen the huge surge of indoor and e-racing arrived earlier this year, Coach Tim Ballintine was more than ready. With his massively successful KOA Sports League, athletes have been able to race competitively from anywhere in the world, while still maintaining an intimate, squad-like feel.Listen as Tim and Dirk discuss how e-racing fills the winter slump that so many coaches experience and why a TrainingPeaks account serves as a great performance passport for those looking to race virtually.
2020-11-1740 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 12: A Bright Future and Big Training Blocks with Christopher Blevins and Coach Jim MillerThis week Dirk sat down with renowned Coach Jim Miller and the very talented mountain biking athlete, Christopher Blevins. They explored topics such as the athlete-coach relationship, Christopher’s recovery process and the reality of racing during COVID-19. Christopher also dove into the reasoning behind his decision to commit to mountain bike racing over road and why he’s happy with the current trajectory of his career. Jim reviews his own personal evolution as a coach, starting at USA Cycling, exploring racing strategy at many Olympic Games, his progression to TrainingPeaks and finally, returning to wh...
2020-09-2144 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 11: Self Care & Purposeful Racing with Ayesha McGowan and Jim LehmanIt goes without saying that 2020 has been rough on everyone, not excluding Pro Cyclist Ayesha McGowan. Her career was gaining serious momentum after years of hard work and diligent training with her coach Jim Lehman, then, all of that went out the window with COVID-19. Nevertheless, Ayesha has taken this time to rediscover her love for riding bikes and allowed herself to mentally process the current reality, without risking burning out while training for more canceled events. Listen as Ayesha and Jim discuss how their relationship has evolved and improved during this tough time a...
2020-09-0747 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 10: Building An Inspirational Triathlon Community with Joy MilesIf you want to feel inspired, look no further than Coach Joy Miles. She is a fitness instructor and triathlon coach based in Chicago and has a palpable passion for helping members of her community be the very best version of themselves. She guides athletes through every step of their training journeys, from getting comfortable in the deep end of a pool to finishing their very first triathlon.Her success as an athlete and a coach didn't come easy though. As a black woman training in the city, she has faced adversity that most endurance athletes never...
2020-08-2432 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 9: The Future of Racing with Gabriela GallegosRace Director Gabriela Gallegos gets, stuff, done! She puts on a multitude of races in Texas as well as Arizona and is on the Board of Directors for USAT. She trained for her first triathlon as an adult and found the finish line experience totally transformative. From then on, she was hooked.Gabriela strives to share that experience with many others in her community, particularly women of color via her Mighty Mujer Race Series. She has undoubtedly made some tough choices throughout the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic but is continuously looking at ways to adapt and...
2020-08-0434 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 8: Training Intelligently in the Time of COVID-19 with Dr. Jeff SankoffIf there ever was someone with true expertise in endurance training through a pandemic, it would be Jeff Sankoff. As a doctor of 21 years, with a specialty in critical care, he has deep insight into the physiology behind triathlon training and racing, in addition to a well-informed perspective on the current status of race safety in the time of COVID-19.Jeff is also a triathlete with many Ironman and Half-Ironman race finishes under his belt. Listen as Dirk and Jeff explore the future of safe racing as well as discussing the infectivity to COVID-19...
2020-07-2346 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 7: Behind the Wheel with Tony KanaanTony Kanaan is a force to be reckoned with. Not only has he dedicated his life to Indycar racing for the past 23 years, but he is also a triathlete with an insatiable dedication to his training. From pulling massive TSS weeks to carving out triathlon racing time between a 17-week car racing season, there is no doubt that Tony is addicted to competition and driving to greatness. Listen as Dirk dives deep with Tony to discuss motivation, time management and what the future holds for this athletic all-arounder.
2020-07-0137 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 6: Exploring the Coach-Athlete Relationship with Adam Pulford and Alison TetrickAn athlete like Alison Tetrick brings a lot to the table. Not only does she have a long history of athletic ambition (playing NCAA tennis and dabbling in triathlon), but she is also an absolute beast on gravel. Her coach Adam Pulford matches her completely. He calmly helps her navigate healthy recovery practices and enables her to be her truest self, even if that means turning a blind eye to her riding seven hours when she was prescribed a two-hour workout. Together, they make an undeniably successful team and a killer CoachCast episode.
2020-06-2244 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 5: Cultivating Champions with Jim MillerIf creating a true champion requires a special cocktail of raw talent, mental toughness and dedicated mentoring, Coach Jim Miller is exactly the kind of bartender you're looking for. He comes from a long line of coaches, but never originally planned on getting into the business himself. While racing on the pro circuit as a young cyclist, Jim met his first client, Chris Baldwin at a stoplight. From there he was hooked.Jim has worked with numerous top-level athletes and undoubtedly has a knack for finding talent in unexpected places. Listen as Dirk and Jim c...
2020-06-0835 min
Endurance em PautaPAPO KABEÇA: DIRK FRIEL TRAININGPEAKS CO-FOUNDERPapo KaBeÇa edição especial, quinta dia 28/05 vamos conversamos com Co-Fundador @trainingpeaks @dirkfriel 😀Mr. Dirk Friel foi ciclista profissional e é filho da lenda do treinamento de Endurance no mundo Mr. Joe Friel, em nossa pauta vamos falar da histária do TP e dos outros produtos da empresa WKO e BestBikeSplit.O Papo aconteceu pelo insta @mundotrilive. Quer saber mais sobre treinos sobre o TrainingPeaks, segue link para o curso completo via plataforma online: https://go.hotmart.com/Q19945499UQuer saber mais sobre planihas de Triathlon, MTB, Corrida de Rua, Cor...
2020-05-3048 min
Entre UmbralesEpisodio 5 | TrainingPeaks, como usarlo y guía completaBienvenidos a otra entrega de Entre Umbrales, tu podcast de running, triatlón, ciclismo y deportes de resistencia.
En este quinto episodio nos metemos de lleno en TrainingPeaks y además de explicarte qué ofrece la plataforma y cómo podéis utilizarla, respondemos algunas de las dudas que nos habéis hecho llegar.
Puedes encontrar todas las notas de este episodio aquí: https://www.correrunamaraton.com/guia-como-usar-trainingpeaks/
Es recomendable que las tengas a mano o que las consultes, porque hablaremos en referencia a alguna de las cosas e imágenes que te he dejado allí.
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2020-05-301h 32Endurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 4: Going for Gold with Kristin ArmstongA true legend not only in the cycling arena but in sports history as well, Kristin Armstrong has had one of the most prolific careers of all time. She began as a walk-on high school track athlete plagued by injury, transformed into a triathlete and finally honed her craft in cycling. She has finally landed with a successful coaching business, guiding the most promising young female cyclists on their journey to Olympic gold.
2020-05-2642 min
Corriendo a NYCambios en Strava y TrainingPeaksEn el centésimo quincuagésimo octavo capitulo, Jose Luis habla de 2 programas de entrenamiento. Primero los cambios anunciados en Strava y la aplicación de gestión de entrenamientos TrainingPeaks donde podéis encontrarle como GodesPow y el plan que estamos siguiendo. Introduciendo el código "entrenandoany" se aplica un descuento del 20%.Enlace a los planes:https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach/godespow-entrenamientoporpotencia#trainingplansPara cualquier sugerencia, comentario, etc… podéis poneros en contacto por los medios habituales: Email: davidisasi@mac.comTwitter: @macsatineEmail: godespow@gmail.comTwitter: @GodespowWeb: https://e...
2020-05-2023 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 3: Patience & Power with Julie DibensIn the world of triathlon, Julie Dibens has pretty much done it all. From going top three in Kona, qualifying for the Olympics, winning a 70.3 and bagging many Xterra trophies, the laser-focused athlete is now a Boulder-based coach. She is dedicated to her local and remote athletes and fuels the squad with patience, empathy and cookies. Listen to Julie and Dirk review her career achievements and explore the present-day training challenges presented by COVID-19.
2020-05-1134 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 2: Virtual IRONMAN Racing with Michael LovatoIf you're stuck indoors with plenty of motivation and time to train, this is the episode for you! This week we interviewed the loquacious Michael Lovato, voice of IRONMAN Live and former pro triathlete. Michael discusses what it takes to be an IRONMAN commentator—from talking for nine-and-a-half hours straight to keep an eye on athlete power output, to even strategizing around limited bathroom breaks. He and Dirk also review his career highlights and biggest mistakes made during his time competitively racing. He even touches on how he's advising his athletes during the time of...
2020-04-2742 minEndurance UnlimitedIntroducing the TrainingPeaks CoachCastListen in on conversations with expert coaches, athletes and thought leadersin the endurance industry.
2020-04-1401 minEndurance UnlimitedSeason 2, Ep. 1: The New Alpinism with Scott JohnstonWhat do racing an IRONMAN and climbing the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat have in common? Perhaps more than we originally thought. This week, co-author of Training for the New Alpinism and Training for the Uphill Athlete, Scott Johnston sat down with us to chat about the training commonalities between 'traditional' endurance athletes and elite alpinists. We'll also explore the science behind Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome (or ADS) and how it feels to work with athletes such as legendary Alex Honnold and Kilian Jornet.
2020-03-2839 min
Endurance em PautaPAPO KABEÇA COM HALLACK: TRAININGPEAKSConfira a live realizada no dia 27/03/2020 pelo MundoTri no Instagram, com o Coach Marcos Hallack.A pauta foi TrainingPeaks e a construção do entendimento das métricas centrais da plataforma.Transmissão ao vivo realizada no mês de janeiro de 2020 pelo instagram.com/marcos_hallackQuer saber mais sobre treinos sobre o TrainingPeaks, segue link para o curso completo via plataforma online: https://go.hotmart.com/Q19945499UQue saber mais sobre planihas de Triathlon, MTB, Corrida de Rua, Corrida de Montanha, Ciclismo, e Natação? Fale com a SaudePerformance pelo wh...
2020-03-281h 21
Velo PodcastPYSO, ep 42: Data-driven cycling with TrainingPeaks co-founder Dirk FrielTrainingPeaks, Strava, RideWithGPS, Fastest Bike Split, live TV with stream power data... The past 10 years have seen an explosion of data capture and sharing, not only from athlete to coach but to UCI and WADA and the public
The way we train, race, consume and analyze cycling has been irreversibly changed by the proliferation of data. On today's episode, we take a look at how the world has changed with the sharing of data.
Bobby bought his first power meter in 1999. "I had next to no clue of what it was," he said. "It was very much a status symbol."
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2020-03-0551 min
The Big Wheel Coaching PodcastThe Endurance Coaching Summit By TrainingPeaks: The Freshest Science & Ideas To Fuel Your Best Performance BWC EP28The TrainingPeaks Endurance Coaching Summit is an annual event for Cycling, Running, and Triathlon Coaches bringing together the newest science and latest ideas to fuel optimal performance.
But it's more than presentations on physiology, training, nutrition, and mental skills, as well as the latest technology in performance. The Endurance Coaching Summit brings coaches from all over the world, many of whom we have known for years, to collaborate and innovate in order to help our respective Athletes get more from their preparation.
2019 brought ECS to Boulder Colorado, home of TrainingPeaks and another opportunity to learn the cutting-e...
2019-10-111h 17
FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastDirk Friel, Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks This week, Coach Frank sits down with Dirk Friel, the co-founder and Chief Evangelist of TrainingPeaks…the essential software for athletes. It's what we use to coach our athletes, and what is used by countless other coaches, athletes, and pros to quantify and track their training. Frank and Dirk talk about the origins of TrainingPeaks, Dirk's background in racing and coaching, the future of the software, Skimo racing, and more. It's a great conversation with a legend in the world of endurance sports and training! As always, please subscribe to the show on yo...
2019-08-291h 08FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastDirk Friel, Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks This week, Coach Frank sits down with Dirk Friel, the co-founder and Chief Evangelist of TrainingPeaks…the essential software for athletes. It's what we use to coach our athletes, and what is used by countless other coaches, athletes, and pros to quantify and track their training. Frank and Dirk talk about the origins of TrainingPeaks, Dirk's background in racing and coaching, the future of the software, Skimo racing, and more. It's a great conversation with a legend in the world of endurance sports and training! As always, please subscribe to the show on yo...
2019-08-291h 08
The Koa Sports PodcastEpisode 8 - The TrainingPeaks BibleHave you ever looked at your TrainingPeaks data or PMC chart and said to yourself......WTF does that all mean? Well this is for you.Coaches Greg and Tim take a deep dive into the theories and analytics behind all of those acronyms and numbers on TrainingPeaks. Might be worth two listens as the information sinks in and the data becomes more than just a number on a page in order to get the best out of yourself come race day!www.koasports.com.au#bethewarrior
2019-07-261h 04Endurance UnlimitedEp. 22: Optimizing Physiology with Stacy SimsCoaches should always strive to build training according to their athletes' unique physiology, but how many of our training practices are weighted toward the male experience? Are you thinking about how nutrition and hydration affect performance? What about even coaching practices to increase beneficial bacteria in the gut?Dave sat down with Dr. Stacy Sims to discuss the topics above and many more. They spoke about bad and outdated science that has led to one-size-fits-all training, how hormones affect training in performance in both men and women, and about resources that can help coaches...
2019-06-0346 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 21: Building Confidence with Nicole AdamsAnyone who has ever stood at the starting line knows how important confidence can be for athletes embarking on a difficult race. But, as a coach, how do you help instill that confidence in your athletes before race day?Dr. Nicole Adams has wrestled with that question much of her career as an endurance coach, sports psychologist, and an athlete. Adams recommends working with athletes to develop a healthy confidence, or self efficacy, based on training and preparation. Among other things, one of the tools discussed in this episode is a "confidence resume" or...
2019-05-2034 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 20: Endurance Elasticity with Alex HutchinsonYou have probably pushed yourself to your limit before during training or racing, but what if you could push further? As science continues to unlock mysteries about human limits and performance potential, evidence supports the idea that maybe our mind is much more important in endurance than we previously believed.Dave sat down with Alex Hutchinson, New York Times best-selling author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, to discuss his career and the findings in his new book. They covered how Hutchinson approaches sports journalism, what science tells...
2019-05-0639 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 19: Time-Crunched Athletes with Shayne GaffneyLet's face it. Even driven athletes only have 24 hours in the day. Every athlete has limitations when it comes to how much they can train, but you should be taking more than just their available hours into consideration. Are you thinking about life stressors, recovery, and balance? All too often, athletes "burn the candle at both ends" as they try to make every workout count, and coaches sometimes only make matters worse.Coach Shayne Gaffney explores his approach to maximizing his athletes' time while training, even if that means t...
2019-04-2234 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 18: The Infinite Game with Richard ThompsonStarting your own coaching business is always a risk. This is especially true when you already have a successful career that you can depend on, even when your true passion might not lie there.Richard Thompson, while waiting for the Australian Supreme Court to rule on a case he was working on, found himself checking the latest results from IRONMAN Melbourne. That's when he knew that helping other athletes achieve their goals was the life he wanted to live.Since then, Thompson has helped build the successful T-Zero Multisport and is now giving back to...
2019-04-0829 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 17: Hydration Strategy with Andy BlowAre you or your athletes struggling with GI issues, fatigue, and poor performance during races even after adjusting your nutrition strategy? You might be suffering from hyponatremia, an imbalance of sodium sometimes caused by over-hydrating. After suffering from hyponatremia himself, Andy Blow, co-founder of Precision Hydration, started his journey to help athletes solve their own hydration problems. Andy struggled with performance issues in hot, humid races, and discovered that his sweat was particularly salty. More importantly, he realized that there were effective ways to measure sweat composition and subsequently replace the water and salt a...
2019-03-2524 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 16: Smart Strength with Jess ElliotAs more endurance athletes turn to strength training to boost performance, it's becoming increasingly important for coaches to keep up with the latest science. Are you confident you're properly prescribing strength workouts for the biggest impact or are you just depending on the same old routines you're used to?Dave Schell sat down with Strength and Conditioning Coach Jess Elliot to talk more about some of the biggest mistakes she sees endurance coaches and athletes making in the weight room.
2019-03-1158 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 15: Efficient Coaching with Tim BallintineIt takes more than athletic experience and luck to build a full-time coaching business. Advancing your business to the next level requires dedication to your athletes, organization, developing a coaching niche, and effective sales techniques. Have you spent enough time working on the tools that will help you build your business?Dave sat down with Coach Tim Ballintine from Koa Sports to discuss how he organizes his business, personal life, and training to maximize his effectiveness. Learn about some of the mistakes to avoid as you start your business and how Tim makes every...
2019-02-2644 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 14: The Science of Recovery with Christie AschwandenWithout proper recovery, training alone might not get your athletes to their goals. At the same time, how much of what we know about recovery is actually based on unscientific assumptions? You might be surprised at how much we don’t know about recovery.Dave Schell sat down Christie Aschwanden, author and lead science writer for FiveThirtyEight, to discuss her new book, Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery. They discussed topics like inflammation, sleep, and even New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to get to th...
2019-02-1336 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 13: Heart Rate Variability with Simon WegerifIn its simplest form, training is a method of increasing biological stressors in order to increase performance in an athlete. But, how do coaches know when they push their athletes too hard and actually hurt their performance? This is especially important considering athletes encounter stress from more than just endurance training such as work, personal life, illness, and even environment.Dave sat down with researcher Simon Wegerif to discuss heart rate variability, a precise and easily measured metric that may help reveal when the body is overstressed and likely unable to endure heavy training...
2019-01-2820 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 12: Brand Building with Jen RulonEndurance coaches have a lot on their plates already. They are physiologists, psychologists, nutritionists, motivators, voices of reason, scheduling experts, and friends. So, how are they supposed to fit "marketer" on the list, too?Dave sat down with triathlon coach, social media influencer, and business coach Jen Rulon to find out how she helps other coaches find their voice online while maintaining her own. They discussed how she built her online coaching brand, how she fits marketing tasks into her coaching schedule, and why she is dedicating herself to help other coaches build their...
2019-01-1641 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 11: Nutrition Myth Busting with Asker JeukendrupAs the New Year approaches, you will likely hear about new diets and nutrition trends. At the same time, it can be difficult for even the most knowledgeable endurance athlete to separate the fact from the fiction. Are you prepared to the bust the myths around nutrition this year?Dave sat down with Asker Jeukendrup to get to the bottom of some of the most prevalent endurance sport nutrition trends. They discussed everything from how well ketogenic diets work to whether athletes should take salt pills to improve performance.
2018-12-3127 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 10: Secret Goals with Carrie CheadleHow do you approach goal setting with your athletes? Are you actually helping your athlete develop healthy, attainable goals? And, are your athletes' goals really what they're striving for, or do they have unstated, "secret" goals that they are ultimately judging themselves by?Dave sat down with Mental Skills Coach Carrie Cheadle to learn more about the goal setting strategies she recommends coaches work on with their athletes.
2018-12-1831 minEndurance UnlimitedEp. 9: Intelligent Intensity with Stephen SeilerAll too often, athletes and coaches are strapped for time and looking for new training methods to get the most our of their workouts. If you are familiar with polarized training, you already know that a smart mix of high- and low-intensity workouts might be the perfect solution. But, are you actually approaching polarized training all wrong?Dave Schell and Cody Stephenson sat down with renowned academic Stephen Seiler to discuss his research, how he applies it in his own training, and why you might be overcomplicating polarization.
2018-12-0432 min