Training Tips
Expert training tips, nutrition advice, podcasts, and more from FasCat's coaching team.
Ep. 10: Race Tactics - TdF Rest Day Show!
It's the third rest day of the Tour, so we're back for the final installment of our Tour de France podcast series with Coach Robby Ketchell! This time, we're...
Ep. 5: How to Perform Intervals for Your Races and Rides
This week we're going an inch deep and a mile wide on the science of intervals for each of the primary disciplines of cycling so you can train smarter!...
Cyclocross Run Training Preparation
Walk Before you Run. Coaches love this expression and never could it be more true and beneficial for cyclocross athletes. Send any cyclist out on their first...
Ep. 9: Tour de France Rest Day Show with Coach Robby!
It's Recovery Monday here at the FasCat HQ and a rest day in the Tour de France, so what better to do than record a podcast? We're joined once again by Coach...
Ep. 4: Recovery Tips for Cyclists
This week on the podcast, we're diving deep into recovery for cyclists. Have you ever heard the mantra, "Train hard, recovery harder"? It's true; recovery is...
Ep. 7: Tour de France Preview Show with Coach Robby Ketchell!
We're excited to bring a bonus episode this week to your ears! We bring on a special guest, FasCat's new coach, Robby Ketchell to talk all things Tour de...
Ep. 3: Gravel Training and Racing
Welcome to the third installment of the FasCat Training Tips Podcast! This week we're pumped to bring you an episode on all things GRAVEL. Gravel cycling is so...
Ep. 2: Winning in the Kitchen
Welcome to Episode 2 of the FasCat Training Tips Podcast! This week we're talking Winning in the Kitchen. Performing as an athlete extends far beyond training....
YouTube Training Tips Channel
FasCat is turning 15th this Memorial Day (2018) so we decided to start a YouTube Training Tips Channel! Our goal is to share training tips that you can use on...
Ep. 1: FasCat's 15 Year History
Welcome to the first episode of the FasCat Training Tips Podcast! We're really excited to bring you a more in-depth look at our training tips and cycling...
"A" Race Preparation: 6 Key Elements
Cycling season is in full swing and many riders are lining for a crit or road race almost every weekend. But every rider should pick one or two races to key on...
The Haute Route San Francisco's Timed Segments
As a rider ambassador for the Haute Route, one of the biggest questions I get on group rides is, "what is the format for the results?" In this training tip I...
How to perform Intervals for Time Trials
Time trial intervals are simple yet complicated at the same time. The simple part is going as hard as you can. The complicated part is at what wattage? We...
#secrettraining: It's Time for a New Cyclocross Bike
Spring is in the air and the cyclocross season is a just six months away. I know, I know…six months is a long ways away, but it’s not too early to start...
Collegiate Road Nationals Training
My experience with collegiate racing is sometimes the races can be short, e ven if they aren’t short I would look to get more riding before or after the races....
#secrettraining: Drink More Water
You are not drinking enough water. I can pretty much guarantee it. If there is one easy thing you can start today to make you a better bike racer (and person)...
#secrettraining: Cyclocross Season is Over: Now What?!
The first item on your postseason agenda is to take a break. A real break...like a two week with no bike kind of break. A break to do and eat what you want,...
Sweet Spot Training for the Triathlete
No matter what distance triathlon you're training for, Sweet Spot training can be a useful addition. The key is timing it correctly to your training phases so...
What to Do When You Feel Sick
I've been meaning to write about this topic for over ten years because nearly every week I get the: 'Coach, I'm getting sick, what do I do? " Practicing what I...
How to Adjust CTL in Your FasCat Training Plan
Got your training plan loaded up but looking to boost your planned CTL (Chronic Training Load) a little more? You can adjust the projected CTL for your FasCat...
