FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast

In this podcast we are talking about the wearable Whoop device.  We consider the Whoop to be like a  power meter for your recovery. The WHOOP is wearable designed for athletes that measures your sleep, strain, and cardiovascular parameters like heart rate variability and resting heart rate. The Whoop's algorithm factor's all those metrics to give you a recovery score. Simply, are you recovered lik...

The Crusher in the Tushar brings the pain. We've had some time to process the pain and suffering of the 2018 Crusher in the Tushar gravel race, which was both Frank and Jackson's target race for the season. We met so many people who listened to our first podcast on the Crusher, so we felt compelled to break down the experience and go through the data! In this episode, we go through each of our rac...

MONZA, ITALY – MAY 06: (L-R) Eliud Kipchoge Zersenay Tadese and Lelisa Desisa run during the Nike Breaking2: Sub-Two Marathon Attempt at Autodromo di Monza on May 6, 2017 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)   On May 6, 2017, Nike and a team of runners attempted to break the elusive 2 hour marathon barrier, which has never been done before. This was known as the Breaking2 Proj...

This week, Frank and Jackson sit down with FasCat coach Isaiah Newkirk, a seasoned performance coach and professional cyclist for the 303 Project Cycling Team, to talk about his training leading up to next week's Tour of Utah. Isaiah is designated team leader, and will be hunting for a high overall placing at one of America's toughest races. We talk about Isaiah's specific training, how training h...

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 talking race tactics and how to apply the race strategies of the pros to your own racing goals. It's a great conversation that combines Tour commentary and insights into how to improve your racing tactics. Definitely don't want to miss this!...

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 Robby Ketchell, who has spent time in many Grand Tours, including the Tour de France. We talk about all things rest day, including what riders actually do on these breaks from the race, how the techniques and concepts apply to amateurs, and a...

The Crusher in the Tushar, one of the premier mixed terrain bike races in the country, is a cruel, brutal yet beautiful event. It covers 70 miles and 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Tushar mountain range of Southern Utah, and is easily some of the most difficult 70 miles you'll ever do. This week on the podcast, we break down the course and provide insight into the race strategy so you can cr...

  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 France. Robby has worked at the highest level of the sport as a sports and data scientist for teams like Garmin Slipstream and Team Sky. He helped coach Ryder Hesjedal to victory at the 2012 Giro d'Italia and has been an integral component to t...

This week we're diving into the rationale behind using a well-designed cycling training plan to pursue your goals as a cyclist. Training is both an art and a science, and having a professionally curated plan will ensure that you'll go faster on the bike. We talk about: How and why FasCat began developing our six week $49 training plans What's included in the training plans How to choose, follow an...

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! Intervals are an essential component of a well-designed training plan, and each event or sector of bike racing and training requires different kinds of intervals. In this episode, we talk intervals for: Criteriums Road races Time trials Stage races...

  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 an absolute cornerstone for performing as an athlete, and it must be taken seriously. We walk through the fundamentals (the practices that make up 80-90% of recovery) plus the additional 10-20% "marginal gains" that can be added in to maxim...

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 hot right now, and we felt like it would be a good topic to cover as we swing into the gravel riding and racing season. Both Frank and Jackson are avid #groaders and are both training for the upcoming Crusher in the Tushar race in about 6 w...

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. In order to perform like a Ferrari, you have to put in high-octane, Grade-A fuel! We talk about: – The importance of periodized nutrition – The core carbohydrate, protein, and fat sources – Frank's grocery list and how to hack the grocery s...

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 experience through the podcast medium. Expect regular content covering everything from power and sweet spot training to winning in the kitchen. In our first episode, Coach Frank and his co-host, Jackson Long, discuss FasCat's 15-year history star...