The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast

In this episode we talk about the acceptance of low back pain in cyclists- especially in their non-riding daily life- and how we need to be very mindful of the culture(s) which surround us: Their strengths, weaknesses, biases, and how we should continually ask good questions and not simply follow along. PODCAST: Dr. Stuart McGill Part 1 PODCAST: Dr. Stuart McGill Part 2 VIDEO: Top 3 Bird-Dog Mista...

Dr. Kasey Hill has joined us again to talk about strength training for runners, the process of getting the most out of your strength training. We talk about a number of absolutely vital topics including: Injury Prevention, Barefoot Running, not-so popular variations of plyometric warmups to help with better coordination and power expression in your running, and even the use of walk-run interv...

As we learn more about training, racing, fitness, and ourselves, there are many different items vying for our attention, screaming that we'll fail without it. But what truly is the most important thing? This week we take a look at the most important thing for cyclists, triathletes, coaches, and well, actually, anyone who's looking to improve themselves in their health and wellness! Sign up for the...

Chasing PR's, podiums, being a stronger, faster cyclist or triathlete is great- but where does it get you in the big picture of life? If you're not paying attention to what you're becoming in pursuit of those goals, the answer is: Not Much! In this episode I sat down with The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast's co-hosts Chris Abbot & Mike Kurkowski to better understand: Are you being COACHED, or EN...

This episode we get into 4 unfounded and completely unreasonable "common sense" and popular items making their way around the internet these days, and why each one of them is absolutely ridiculous. Yes, the internet is full of "information", but without a gatekeeper, fact-checker, or better understanding of the foundational knowledge needed to actually understand what's flying, we're all prone to...

Running with a power meter may seem a bit, well, odd, as many tend to think of power meters as being these relatively big pieces of equipment. But thanks to STRYD Power Meter, runners from around the world are now able to dial in their running with the help of power. But translating the data and HOW to utilize it takes a very different skillset and understanding than that of cycling. Steve Palladi...

Are you looking for the latest and greatest "recovery" tool?  Thinking about buying a theragun, or  those fancy recovery boots? Sure you can spend your hard earned cash on some things that you can hold in your hand....or.... you could spend some time doing something that actually has a far bigger impact on your recovery and adaptation: Sleep. This week we talk about the top 3 reasons how...

Tim Robinson was born into a "coaching & teaching family", and has found his own passion and love in coaching. After having worked in the Division 2 football world, has transitioned to helping coaches reach more athletes via the TrainHeroic platform. Tim and I sat down to talk about coaching and how to be the best coach you can be. But our conversation went so much deeper than to be only for c...

Are you cutting strength training out of your weekly training schedule? This episode is a MUST listen, and NOW is the time to lift heavy things! (March to May/June for northern hemisphere). But you'll need to have done the preparations in order to be truly prepared. Take a listen to learn about why and how to keep your strength training going, to see on-bike performances. Episode 18- Learn the 5 S...

Mike Robertson has been a leader in the field of Strength Training for Performance for over a decade. Through his writing for T-Nation and his educational courses, Mike has helped shape hundreds, if not thousands, of strength coaches over that time to be the best coaches they can be for the only client that matters: The one right in front of them. In this episode Mike talks about: The art of...

Why do cyclists and triathletes seem to inevitably get back pain? This question, and pain, has plagued tens of thousands of cyclists and triathletes over the decades, yet nobody seems to have a clear-cut answer. In this episode, McGill Certified Practitioner and USA Cycling + USA Triathlon Certified Coach, Menachem Brodie, helps explain some of the unique variables and not-so-well-known facts abou...

Erin Carson, whom many know as the coach at EC Fit Strength Boulder, is one of the few strength coaches in the endurance world who has been able to interlace strength, performance, and long-term athlete development for those she coaches of ALL ages and abilities.  In this episode Erin and I talk a lot of the details of strength training for performance, and how it is very different than just...

All-out efforts: the bane, and backbone, of many cyclists training regimen. While we dislike the pain, we love the rewards....You ARE getting the full rewards from these, right? In this episode Coach Brodie shares a few insights on how to get far more out of your all outs, to help you achieve the best possible results you can, on the time and energy you invest in your training. Read more on the HV...

As endurance athletes, we tend to think that we are tough.... soccer (football) players, not so much...But what does it take to continue to keep fighting, building, and progressing, through the bigger setbacks life throws at you? And to become a World Champion. And then an Olympian. And then to have the Olympics delayed a year due to the pandemic? Amber Neben sits down and shares with us her journ...

What is "The Core"? Why does everyone seem to think that it's just your stomach/ soft midsection? What do you need to do as a cyclist or triathlete to train your "core" to actually see performance benefits? And, why many who say they're "evidenced based" actually fail the litmus test, when it comes to training "the core" for performance... All that and more on this weeks episode! Meghan Callaway:...

Colin Sandberg has been coaching cyclists from all ages and abilities for over 10 years, including time in China, and working with the Young Medalists program in Philadelphia. In this episode Colin and I talk about: communication perspective making progress season to season recognizing themes or patterns in our training and racing, for better or worse how a coach can and should help you beyond jus...

Training with Heart Rate Variability: Peeking Under The Hood & Knowing Which Dials to Turn Heart Rate Variability based training is becoming more of a buzzworthy topic these days. While many are spitting out highly marketable information about HRV, very little of that information will help you get more dialed in with your training. In this episode we take a dive into the world of HRV training,...

Hunter Allen is known around the world for his work in helping make the power meter into the incredibly powerful training tool that it is today. His work with Dr. Andy Coggan to write the foundational book "Training & Racing with a Power meter" has revolutionized how cyclists and triathletes approach their training (and racing)....Yet there are still a few areas that have either misconceptions...

Lift Heavy Sh!t! May be the current mantra, and while it offers some returns, there's a far smarter way to work, that will offer you even better returns: Purposeful Movement. This week we take a deeper look into what purposeful movement is, and how you can begin to think on how to build purposeful movement into your programs, for far better results. Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.hu...

Miguel Aragoncillo is a movement and performance specialist, with a deep wealth of knowledge. We sat down to talk about some of the deep rabbit holes in performance vs. regular "strength training".  We spoke about his seeking to learn more about the off-the-beaten-path books and resources during one of his internships, and how his curiosity has helped him grow massively as a professional.&nbs...

Have you read the "Future Proofing of Triathlon" Article in Triathlete mag yet? This is the reality of the sad state of triathlon these days, and it has absolutely nothing to do with races being cancelled or postponed. The problem? "The average triathlon coach"- which unfortunately, I've found to be true over the last 20 years. We take a look at the huge problem triathlon has, and how you can be a...

If you haven't yet heard of Dan John, you're in for a big treat! Dan has been coaching for over 4 decades, and has been an athlete his entire life. From Track and Field to Olympic weightlifting, Dan has played and coached for many years. With over 10 books authored over the last 20 years, Dan has shared his wisdom, insights, and failures with coaches and athletes around the world.  He's been...

Strength training for runners- how much do you need, and are barbells and dumbbells even necessary? In Part one of this two part series, we spoke about the 3 jobs of a muscle, the 3 red flags I saw in the program for the person asking about adding a barbell strength program to their running, and more. This week is part two of  a two part series answering diving into the details of how to answ...

Harvey Newton is one of the original coaches to help cyclists use strength training to get fitter, faster, and stronger on their bikes. I had the honor of sitting down and talking with Harvey on his thoughts on strength training for cyclists (and triathletes), and his thoughts on a number of topics: -Harvey's work sharing strength training for cyclists -The importance of NOT doing a million "funct...

As I perused the interwebs this past week, I found a question in one of the groups I really like asking about "barbell strength training + running training".  This is a question that many cyclists and triathletes ask themselves as well, with many simply following the newly minted mantra of "life heavy $hit". While this mantra comes from a place of really good intentions, it missed 95% of what...