Training Tips
Expert training tips, nutrition advice, podcasts, and more from FasCat's coaching team.
Rebecca's Private Idaho Race Analysis
Rebecca's Private Idaho has quickly risen to one of the top gravel race weekends in the country. Based in the small ski town of Ketchum, Idaho, RPI was started...
SBT GRVL Power Analysis and Recap, Off Season & the Future of USA Cycling
It's a busy time of year for cycling, so we're back at it with a 3-part podcast covering 3 very different but interestingly related topics: Steamboat Gravel...
Time Trial Training & Racing w/ Coach Isaiah
This week on the pod, we have a special episode for you featuring our very own TT specialist, Coach Isaiah Newkirk! Isaiah races professionally for the 303...
Gravel Simulation Ride Part 2: Power Data Analysis
Summer Cyclocross #secrettraining w/ Coach Brandon Dwight
Cyclocross is coming, and getting ahead of the curve this summer will set you up for success come the fall. Cyclocross racing legend and FasCat coach Brandon...
How to Take a Proper Mid-season Break
From our latest Ask Fascat podcast, Coach Frank and Jackson discuss the importance of taking a midseason break for cyclists, and how and when to do it most...
Is Altitude Training Beneficial for Cyclists?
As a part of our MONTHLY Q&A, Coach Frank and Jackson discuss an age old conundrum: is altitude training beneficial for cyclists? Watch below to find out:...
Video: Race Recap, Haute Route Asheville
Join Coach Frank and Jackson on this video recap of their day racing the Haute Route Asheville 2019!
Ask FasCat #5!
Greetings, fellow bicycle nerds! We're back with another installment of our Ask FasCat Q&A series, where we answer listener questions from our forum and...
#secrettraining: What to eat before a cyclocross race
As a former professional and now a coach I am often asked, “What should I eat before a cyclocross race?” In the past I would always default to what worked best...
Video: Using Normalized Power to Measuring FTP Improvement
Using normalized power data from group rides or races is a fantastic way to measure improvements or changes in FTP and performance. Watch to learn how we...
Haute Route Asheville Preview Show!
We're here in gorgeous Asheville, NC for the Haute Route Asheville, a 3 day event through the Blue Ridge mountains. In today's episode, we do a live podcast...
How to Travel to Races Like a PRO
With the Haute Route approaching next week, we decided to sit down and talk about how to win at traveling to bike races, whether it's via car or via plane. We...
Ask FasCat #4!
With another 4 weeks gone by in an instant, it's time for another Q&A session! On this week's show, we dive into listener submitted questions on topics ranging...
How to Leave Post-Activity Comments For Your Coach and Be "Coachable"
This week, Coach Frank outlines using the 4 components of monitoring training in his athletes to help you better provide feedback in the post-activity comments...
What Are You Training For?
At FasCat Coaching, we believe that every cyclist can get faster if they follow a training plan that's built to meet their goals. What does that mean to us?...
TSS Training for Cyclists
One of our favorite workouts to prescribe to our athletes is the TSS Ride. Simple and effective, this workout is perfect for any rider! Learn more and read the...
Master's CTL Numbers in TrainingPeaks Performance Management Chart (PMC)
Coach Frank drops some knowledge about the basics of the PMC and CTL, and how you can use these tools to forecast and optimize your training as a cyclist. Full...
Does Cryotherapy Work for Cyclists?
We take a trip down to the local Cryotherapy center to try out the latest recovery craze and look into some of the research. Does Cryo work? You be the judge....
How to Sweet Spot on Any Bike
Wondering how to perform structured training but have different bikes? Listen in to hear Coach Frank's advice. Full episode at http://fascatcoaching.com and...
