Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for MTB and Gravel Cycling
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsUnlock 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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Episodes
Strength Training for the Endurance Athlete with Jess Elliott
October 28, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOptimizing performance and increasing resilience to the demands of sport and life. In this episode, I sat down with one of my favorite people, Jess Elliott, strength and conditioning coach extraordinaire. We discuss offseason strength training, the case for scheduling strength year-round to avoid the Sisyphus syndrome, not building strength on top of dysfunction, facilitating adaptation, building a strong pillar to act as a conduit for force, and the golden ratio of Push to Pull exercises t...
Follow up with Kevin post Moab 240 and a Successful Triple Crown Campaign
October 16, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBI catch up with Kevin less than 24 hours after he successfully not only completed the Moab 240, but secured a top 10 finish. Kevin discusses some of the challenges he faced, the importance of his crew and pacers, and what his plans are for the future of 200s. @MelinOnTheMove Moab 240 Triple Crown of 200s
Racing with a Growth Mindset with Lydia Tanner
October 01, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBLydia was an up and coming mountain bike racer, cutting her teeth on some of the toughest courses in Europe when she decided to take a step back from racing. After a 6 year hiatus, Lydia decided she was ready to give it another go, but this time on her terms. In this episode Lydia and I discuss unsustainable motivation, finding your 'why', training with a curious, humble mind, and racing with a growth mindset. We also talked about some of the common reasons people train and race, and how tha...
Avoiding Data Overload, Finding the Signal in the Noise, and Measuring what Matters with Nate Wilson
September 18, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBNate Wilson was an up and coming elite cyclist who showed lots of promise but his racing career was cut short by chronic injuries. Lucky for his athletes, Nate turned his attention to coaching. I sat down with Nate to discuss how he measures success, how he prepares his athletes for the demands of the race, and what metrics matter most for performance. Follow Nate on Instagram
Preparing to complete Three 200+ mile Ultra Marathons over 3 months: The Triple Crown of 200s
September 10, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBOn this episode, I talk to Ultra Runner Kevin Goldberg and his coach and friend, Andrew Simmons. Kevin turned to Ultra after getting bit by the running bug and finding he had a knack for going long. Kevin conquered the Bigfoot 200 last year after undergoing bilateral hip surgeries. This year he is tackling the Triple Crown, three 200+ mile races in three months. Join me as I talk to Kevin and Andrew to see what it takes to attempt something like this and what gets Kevin through the low point...
The 'Woo' Wei with Colby Pearce
August 29, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBColby Pearce has been around cycling for over 30 years, and someone I respect immensely. Over that time Colby has formed more than a few opinions, many that fly in the face of conventional wisdom. I sat down with Colby to get his thoughts on training with power, smart trainers, the most important data point and finding your woo. The Rider by Tim Krabbé Woo wei Kaizen ColbyPearce.com Music: Renegade Jubilee by The Whole Other