Links and resources mentioned: Current Scientific Evidence for a Polarized Cardiovascular Endurance Training Model Fast Talk Labs podcast VDOT calculator Book – “Saddle, Sore: Ride Comfortably, Ride Happy” by Molly Huddle Trace Minerals on Amazon Study – Women’s bike seats: a pressing matter for competitive female cyclists Hand Numbness While Biking: What to Do Read More

    On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Lucho and Tawnee: Joel asks: Down on CarboPRO? Hi guys. Been listening to the podcast for years so thanks for continuing to produce it! I got the impression from the discussion during ATC 328 that you are down on Carbopro. I have no affiliation with Read More

On this episode: Ryan & Steph ask: Combining short-duration critical power with Ironman long-haul training  Let’s say you now have 17 months to prepare for your 2020 ironman distance race (Roth–due to covid we will now be racing it in 2022, along with doing a cycling tour in France after the full-distance tri). As far Read More

Announcements: Ragnar SoCal signups! Join us April 1-2, 2016, for an epic adventure of a lifetime. Email: events@enduranceplanet.com. LOL: Bro science takes on altitude training masks, watch here. Teaser: Upcoming podcast on hydration, sweat rate, sweat sodium loss with Precision Hydration. Offseason talk: Lucho and Tawnee give their take on the article “The Myth of winter Read More

Endurance Planet’s Week of Kona coverage is brought to you by Polar, leaders in heart rate monitor and fitness-assessment technology. Find out more at enduranceplanet.com/polar. Take a trip into the infamous Energy Lab — one of the toughest portions of the Ironman World Championship race course. But no worries, no harsh conditions in this feature. Read More

This episode of Ask the Coaches is brought to you by Squatty Potty, which helps you achieve the perfect poop; find out more at enduranceplanet.com/squattypotty. Choose from multiple designs and use the code “enduranceplanet” for a 15% discount! On this episode, Lucho and Tawnee team up to cover all this and more: -Fly fishing and shark Read More

Lucho and Tawnee team up to answer your questions on: . -How do you go about determining “race pace.” Specifically for a marathon and a BQ, but also for triathlon and in general. -When trying to stay around goal watts on bike, what’s your opinion on what to do when you get in a pack Read More

We welcome Jennifer Sage, longtime indoor cycling instructor and founder of the Indoor Cycling Association, who will share some great insight on the world of stationary bike classes with tips on finding the right class, what “trends” to avoid, power and watts, biomechanics of stationary riding, techniques for athletes, enhancing hill climbing skills, customizing your Read More

Is it possible to go too easy on a cool down, what are the advantages of riding in or out-of-the-saddle and is it good or bad for triathletes to get out of the saddle, more on the minimalist training approach vs bigger volume with specific weekly breakdowns and the variables in choosing you best plan, what Read More

On this special episode, we talk with pro cyclist James Stout, who is an Extreme Endurance athlete and also suffers from Type 1 diabetes. In the show, James will share his journey as a diabetic athlete, explain the condition, tell us how you can still be a successful athlete with diabetes, and much more. Also, we’ll Read More