Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling

Oct 29 2024 62 ep. 45 mins 11

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Unlock your endurance potential. The Training Babble Podcast takes a deep dive into the strategy and science behind training for off-road cycling and gravel racing. Host Dave Schell brings over 20 years of coaching and racing experience, including as former Director of Education at TrainingPeaks.

Each episode features interviews with experts and insiders to inform your training on topics like physiology, nutrition, mental toughness, equipment selection, and race tactics. Expect an informative yet lighthearted conversation filled with practical tips to up your performance. Special guests from across the cycling world join to share their hard-earned wisdom.

Whether you're an amateur looking to reach new heights or a coach wanting to refine your craft, The Training Babble Podcast offers a master-class in endurance training. Challenging conventional methods, busting myths, and digging into the latest research, this show equips you with the knowledge to train smarter and unlock your full athletic potential.

Subscribe to the Training Babble Podcast and join our community of passionate off-road cyclists. With tips, stories, and advice from leading figures in gravel and mountain biking, we're here to support your journey to peak performance and beyond. Elevate your off-road cycling experience with us.

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Embracing the Off Season and Setting Yourself Up For Success

Oct 29 2024 15 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell discusses the importance of the off-season for athletes. He emphasizes the need for physical and mental recovery, the significance of reflecting on the past season, and the necessity of setting realistic goals for the upcoming season. Dave also highlights the importance of flexi

A Peek Behind the Curtain: Inside the Mind of an Endurance Coach

Oct 16 2024 63 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode, Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson explore the intricacies of coaching and training for endurance athletes. They discuss the importance of setting realistic goals, the role of a coach in guiding athletes, and the significance of consistency in training. The conversation delves into the mental aspects of training, the balance

Why I Coach: Helping Athletes Navigate Information Overload

Sep 30 2024 7 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell reflects on his journey into coaching and the importance of simplicity in training. He shares personal anecdotes from his experience with triathlons, emphasizing that effective training doesn't have to be complicated. Dave encourages athletes to focus on what truly matters in their tra

Calibrating Your Inner Power Meter: How to Train Better with RPE

Aug 28 2024 17 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode, Coach Dave discusses the importance of calibrating your inner power meter by pairing your perception of effort with objective metrics like power, heart rate, and pace. He emphasizes the need to tune into how different sensations feel and not blindly follow the numbers on your devices. Dave explains the three energy systems ou

The Machines Know!!!: Should you follow your wearable's training and recovery advice?

Aug 13 2024 26 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of Fast Physiology, Dave and Dr. Phil discuss the validity and reliability of training devices and the advice they provide. They highlight the issue of proprietary algorithms and the lack of transparency in how these devices come up with their recommendations. They also discuss the limitations and inaccuracies of metrics such

Introducing Intuitive Endurance Training: Making the case for flexibility and training by feel

Jul 30 2024 14 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode, Dave Schell discusses the concept of intuitive endurance training, which involves listening to your body and structuring your training based on subtle cues like fatigue, soreness, and motivation. He emphasizes the importance of considering subjective factors like how athletes feel during workouts and how they handle training.

Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: When return to training after battling illness

Jul 16 2024 21 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode, Dave and Dr. Phil discuss the healthy way to return to training after dealing with an illness. They emphasize the importance of understanding the stress that illness puts on the body and the need for proper recovery. They caution against jumping back into intense training too soon and recommend a conservative approach. They a

Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: Magic Bullets and Marginal Gains, what actually works?

Jul 03 2024 26 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of Fast Physiology, Dave and Phil discuss ergogenic aids or performance-enhancing substances. They cover various types of aids, including caffeine, beetroot juice, sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, and creatine. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the fundamentals of training, nutrition, and recovery before considerin

Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: FTP (Functional Threshold Power) Misconceptions

Jun 19 2024 22 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of Fast Physiology, Dr. Phil Batterson and Dave S discuss the concept of Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and its misconceptions. They explore different methods of measuring FTP and the importance of training at appropriate intensities. They also discuss the variability of FTP and the need for context in testing. Overall, FTP

Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: What Causes Cramps and How Can You Avoid them?

Jun 05 2024 31 mins

Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of Fast Physiology, Dr. Phil and Dave discuss muscle cramping. They differentiate between different types of cramps, focusing on muscle cramps. They explore the role of electrolytes in muscle cramping and the importance of sports-specific training to prevent cramps. They also discuss strategies for dealing with cramps during e