The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast

Jonas Deichmann is currently in the midst of the bike portion of his year-long 120x Ironman Distance self-supported undertaking, currently in Turkey and waiting to work his way across Siberia....in the middle of winter.  We talk about some of his previous adventures, what it takes to get through weather well below 0 deg. Celsius, and how human connection and care is THE common language around...

Last week we spoke with Dr. Lisa Lewis on boosting your Mental Immunity, which is a key ingredient for coming out of winter stronger than you went in....but what about mental toughness?  What is mental toughness? Is it this push through and get it done mentality? Is there more to it than getting through tough days and times? This week we take a look at what true mental toughness is, and a few...

With Thanksgiving behind us, and as the days turn colder and shorter, many of us will head into our pain caves to "dig deep" and push hard. While the intent behind it is good, digging deeper and getting more intense may not be doing you good- physically or mentally. In this episode Dr. Lisa Lewis shares with us insights that we, and our athletes, can use to help us understand:  Are we buildin...

In this weeks podcast we talk about 4 steps to take that can help you have better injury outcomes,. This is NOT medical advice and you should ALWAYS follow your doctors advice. What today is, is information to help you have a far better, more effective conversation with your doctor and sports medicine team to help you figure out the best path for you, and to understand that in many cases you do in...

Gravel riding has quickly grown the last 5 years to be one, if not THE most popular form of cycling. But the demands require many of us roadies, and yes cyclocrossers as well, to take a very different approach and mindset to these rides. In this episode, Selene Yeager, Author of "GRAVEL: The Ultimate Guide to the Gear,  Training, and Grit You Need to Crush it!" and I talk all about gravel rid...

This week Tim and I sat down to recap the 2020 season, talk about its effects on 2021 and beyond, and also discussed Jonas Deichmann's bike ride from Norway to Cape Town, South Africa, which he wrote about in their new book Cape to Cape. In this episode Tim and I discussed: -Will the UCI or Pro Teams have their riders live and train in Capsules like the NBA did? -Should race radio be removed from...

Tim Farin and I met in 2018 when he came to Tel Aviv ahead of the 2018 Giro d'Italia to learn more about the cycling culture and scene here in Israel. Tim and I sat down to discuss the 2020 ProTour season, how Corona has affected the races, and to guess who would win the Tour de France, and how the Giro and Vuelta would go. We recorded this episode back on September 16, 2020, before the end of the...

Ah the kettlebell swing! Since CrossFit has come along, nearly everyone is now familiar with the Kettlebell swing. While this could be a good thing, it's also led to many folks grabbing the "RX" kettlebells of 16kg for the ladies, and 24kg for the guys thinking "its Rx, so it must be the right one!" We dive into why that thought process is keeping you from getting the results you want and deserve,...

Rebecca Rusch has been a pioneer in the gravel riding world, having established one of, if not THE premier gravel event, Rebecca's Private Idaho, which here in 2020 actually took place digitally.  Bringing us along for her journey over the last 15 years, Rebecca has managed to take 7 World Championships, write a Best-Selling book, win an Emmy for her film "Blood Road", win Leadville 100 four...

It seems now days that "Mindfulness" is a hot topic that has many endurance athletes flocking to meditation apps and forrest fields to "be more mindful". But is sitting and meditating to "clear one's mind fo all thoughts" REALLY all there is to being more mindful?  No. Not even close. While opening up one's acceptance to meditation is certainly a huge step in the right direction, it's only a...

Tim Cusick has been coaching cyclists for over 15 years, including some of the top riders in the world. But he's also influenced hundreds of thousands of athletes and coaches from around the world thanks to his role as WKO's lead developer. In this episode Tim talks about using data in your coaching, the art of coaching and putting together training camps. He also shares with us an insight into on...

Back in Episode 59 Sebastian Weber and I discussed the LEOMO Type-S and how it can help improve riders posture and performance on the bike.  Posture on the bike has HUGE implications on recovery, performance, and even the efforts you're able to put out (and their repeatability).  This week we talk about posture, breathing, and how you can look to improve your performance with a few exerc...

2020 has proven to be a year of pretty big challenges, with lots of completely unexpected surprises. But it's also allowed us the opportunity to take a step back and deeply reassess what we're doing, what's working for us, and are we actually doing the things we need to do to get what's REALLY important to us.  Biju Thomas is known in the endurance sports world for his Feed Zone Cookbook, and...

Buzz buzz buzz!  *Ping!* It seems that we are more "connected" than ever before, which has led our days to be filled with reacting to our phones, emails, and many other "must do's" in our day to day activities. But at the end of the day we have to ask ourselves "Was I productive, or just busy?" The answer may surprise you more often than not. This week we break down the 4 pillars of making yo...

Shane McLean has been writing fitness content for a number of years starting with his church newsletter, then for The Examiner and Tony Gentilcore, and now for BarBend. But it wasn't the easiest path: From doing poorly in english while in school to not being the most comfortable making exercise videos but making them anyhow. Shane has no taken the easy path, but rather followed his passion an...

Starting in the mid 90's cyclists and triathletes have turned more and more to technology to help the ride, train, and race better....but is there an upper limit in what technology can do for us?  Does Technology dull or replace our ability to tune into what our bodies are trying to tell us? Or does it allow us to get even more out of ourselves? What should a beginner cyclist or triathlete in...

You've heard me and other guests say it: Riding a bike is a SKILL that needs to be developed, trained, and honed. But HOW do you train to ride your bike better? Sebastian Weber and I sat down to talk about the LEOMO Type-S and how it can help cyclists and triathletes, especially beginners, to get fitter faster. No need to spend thousands of dollars on a top end bike, or super fast wheel set... you...

This week we cover a HOT TOPIC:  Are TRX (suspension trainers), bodyweight, pilates, or yoga considered STRENGTH training?  The answer will probably surprise you! We also talk about the WHY behind the answer, and give examples of how it all fits together. This week is packed full of insights and info, so make sure you have your notebook apps open, and ready to go! Mentioned in todays pod...

Ali Meeks is a former NCAA Division 1 swimmer, triathlon coach, and has helped hundreds of triathletes break through their fear of the triathlon swim, to have fun, go faster, and get their triathlon going with a GREAT start. Ali shares with us deep insights into the power of presence, how your life outside of triathlon can affect your triathlon performance and gains, and how simple, consisten...

In this episode we talk about the major differences between General Physical Preparation and Strength Training for Performance. While some believe that if you're doing a sport you should "automatically be doing strength specific for that sport" in fact, those who do this lose a lot of EASY gains, as well as balance, that they can get out of first going through a general physical preparation progra...

Have you ever had another rider or triathlete out on a ride or run say to you "I don't want to go that fast"? Trevor Connor has, and he has also said it to others. It's a part of being a TRUE pro on the bike! Trevor Connor is a a former professional racer, currently a cycling coach and Co-founder of FastLabs, home of the FastTalk Podcast. Trevor and I sat down and talked pretty much all things cyc...

Trevor Connor is a a former professional racer, currently a cycling coach and Co-founder of FastLabs, home of the FastTalk Podcast. Trevor and I sat down and talked pretty much all things cycling related, and did a nice dive into coaching, training and a number of related topics.  In Part 1 we talk about Trevor's experiences as a racer, coach, and team director. How road cycling involves many...

Often times cyclists and Triathletes have been led to believe that soreness after a strength workout is an indication of a "good workout". In today's episode we'll discuss why this is NOT the case, as well as the importance of QUALITY TRAINING, Consistency, and Adaptation. http://tommykono.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Str...

As the extent of Corona has grown, there has been a lot of uncertainty in the triathlon and cycling world as to races and events. This has led to many giving up on their structured training programs, and even abandoning training all together.... But punishing yourself and losing your fitness can lead to a downward trend: you're not getting regular exercise during a time of stress, which leads to u...

Today's episode is a short answer (believe it or not) to a SSCT listener and former HVT Athlete question: "If I can carve out and extra 10 mins per day, what would you recommend adding into my daily routine to help me? I am doing my on the bike stuff 5 days a week, plus strength stuff 2-3 days a week. Deadlifts, planking rows, and some body weight stuff (pull ups, push ups, side planks). Any sugge...