Training Tips - Podcast
Expert training tips, nutrition advice, podcasts, and more from FasCat's coaching team.
How to Perform VO2 Max Intervals Properly with a Power Meter
When I bought my first power meter in 2001, I quickly discovered that intervals are more effectively executed using power rather than heart rate. In this...
How to Train and Race in the Heat
5 strategies to improve your performance when it’s roasting outside You can control your training, your bike maintenance and your nutrition, but you can’t...
5 Powerful Tips to Get Faster Using Accountability in Your Training
The best training plan in the world won't do you any good if you don't stick to it. Accountability in training is vital. But you don't need rely on just your...
5 In-Season Training Mistakes to Avoid
Today we are describing 5 five in-season training mistakes you can avoid by listening to this podcast. Here are the five mistakes to avoid, and I’m going to...
Coaches Roundtable: When to Resume Training After an Epic Event
In the spirit of Unbound Gravel just wrapping up, we thought it would be timely to have a discussion about how to proceed forwards after an epic event. In this...
Marisa Boaz On Winning Unbound Gravel 100
FasCat Athlete, Marisa Boaz, won one of the top gravel races in the world: Unbound Gravel (100). In this episode, Marisa gives us a play-by-play of the race...
Race Specific Cycling Intervals
Race specific cycling intervals : what are they, how and why you should do them. Smart training revolves around precisely understanding the power demands of...
Alexey Vermeulen: Recap of Winning the 2022 Belgian Waffle Ride
We have a special podcast guest this week: The Belgian waffle ride winner, Alexey Vermeulen. Alexey went full on beast mode this past Sunday, riding away from...
The 4 Key Factors for Gravel Racing Success
Gravel racing season is in full swing, and this week's podcast is all about helping you crush your next race. We believe there are 4 key components to...
How to Ride Faster: 8 Fundamentals
Are you a new cyclist or a season veteran looking for ways to start riding faster? Well here is your how to guide! In this episode Coach Frank goes over his...
Steamboat Gravel Course, Training, and Equipment
Coach Frank shares his Steamboat Gravel riding, racing, and training experience. From pacing and training to equipment and course conditions, this training tip...
Long Rides, Coaches v Scientists, Sweet Spot AND Polarized
Coach Frank goes on a 14 minute rant about 'internet scientists' and the whole sweet spot versus polarized debate. He espouses how the coaches are ahead on the...
Winning in the Kitchen Challenge, Coaching Pitfalls, and Field Testing | FasCat Grab Bag Pod
This week we're doing something a little different, and hosting a sort of "grab bag" podcast, inspired by listener and athlete questions we've received in the...
What to Eat for Breakfast
If you want to Win in the Kitchen, here is what I recommend you eat for breakfast: 3 eggs 1 cup white rice red & green onions 1/2 avocado stalk of steamed...
FTP is alive and well
Recently I was a guest at VeloNews for their Fast Talk podcast on the subject of FTP (Functional Threshold Power) versus 4DP that the SufferFest recently began...
