Dave Schell

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

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Real talk on endurance training for gravel and MTB racing. Host Dave Schell coaches and races events like Leadville 100 and Unbound 200, and each episode brings in coaches, physiologists, and industry insiders to dig into the physiology, nutrition, tactics, and training science that actually moves the needle for off-road endurance cyclists.

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Dave Schell

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Is Technology Killing Your Athletic Potential with Alison Powers and Dr. Nicole Adams 20.04.2021 51:44

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Is technology killing your athletic potential? I sat down with coaches Dr. Nicole Adams and Alison Powers to discuss how over-reliance on technology and data maybe negatively impacting how athletes train. Is Technology killing your athletic potential blog post Alison on Instagram

Riding Fast Inside After 50 with Joe Friel 01.12.2020 1:18:02

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! I sat down with my good friend and Training Bible author, Joe Friel, to discuss his latest book Ride Inside. We also discussed Joe's advice for the aging athlete as well as some of Joe's top tips for any endurance athlete looking to optimize performance. Joe's Blog Joe's Books Twitter @jFriel

Common Nutrition Mistakes with Dina Griffin, the Nutrition Mechanic 18.11.2020 1:03:37

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Dina and I continue our talk on sports nutrition and discuss some of the most common nutrition mistakes she sees with the athletes she works with. https://nutritionmechanic.com/

Healthy Weight Loss with Dina Griffin, the Nutrition Mechanic 27.10.2020 43:29

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! I sat down with Dina Griffin, the Nutrition Mechanic, a registered dietician and sports nutritionist to discuss some of the common mistakes she sees when she works with new athletes. On this episode we dug into healthy weight loss and body composition change tips for athletes who are actively training. The Nutrition Mechanic MySportScience.com Fa...

DIY Bike Fit with Yago Alcalde 13.10.2020 37:28

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! How you fit your bike is crucial to your comfort, and power, especially indoors. On this episode of Training Babble I sat down with bike fitter, coach, and author, Yago Alcalde to discuss some adjustments you can do yourself, saddle selection, and aero considerations outside of TT and triathlon.

Flattening the Hype Curve with Jason Koop 25.09.2020 1:45:42

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! In the the kickoff to Season 3 I sat down with Head Coach of Ultra Running at CTS, Jason Koop. Jason has been coaching for over 20 years and has been responsible for shaping the minds of many a young coach. Never at a loss of words, or short on opinion, Koop discusses flattening the hype curve and gives you a 3 pronged approach to bullshit detect...

Staying physically and emotionally fit during a pandemic with Dr. Amanda Stevens-Saddler and Dr. Nicole Adams 03.04.2020 40:40

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Our world has been turned upside down over the last couple of months and with that there has been an abundance of guidelines and information, some good, some bad. I sat down with Dr. Amanda Stevens-Sadler, (doctor, coach, and professional athlete) and Dr. Nicole Adams (coach and educational psychologist) to discuss how to stay healthy, both physi...

The Monotony of Excellence and Machine Learning with Mad Scientist, Alan Couzens 11.03.2020 41:48

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! In this episode of TrainingBabble I sit down with Boulder-based exercise physiologist and coach Alan Couzens, who also happens to be building an Artificial Intelligence driven software that could help you get faster. We discussed how the most effective training isn't necessarily the sexiest, surprising truths brought to light through machine...

"It should just feel good..." Talking Exercise dependance and perfectionism with Psychologist Dr. Nicole Adams 26.02.2020 37:43

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! In this episode, I talk to triathlon coach and psychologist, Dr. Nicole Adams. We discuss Passion vs Addiction, healthy drive, and what drives athletes to train. Nicole's News Letter

"Rocky gets back up." Talking epic gravel adventures with BWR winner Brian McCulloch 04.02.2020 53:34

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Brian McCulloch of Big Wheel Coaching and Elevate KHS pro cycling team discusses his success and failure at the Belgian Waffle Ride, and how you can set yourself up for success when tackling big goals. Brian's winning power file from 2018 Big Wheel Podcast https://belgianwaffleride.bike/ @BigWheelCoaching @BMConBike Hell of the North (Count...

Improving Real World Performance by Racing in the Virtual World with Tim Ballintine. 24.12.2019 47:19

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Tim Ballintine approached me over a year ago wanting to discuss a new thing he was working on around eSports. At that time I thought it was a fad and respectfully declined as I rolled my eyes. Then, last spring Tim posted an image of a standing-room-only crowd cheering on two people on trainers, perhaps Tim was on to something? I reached out to T...

Dominating Endurance Cycling on 10 Hours a Week with Alex Grant 10.12.2019 36:55

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Alex Grant is a father to two young girls, a business owner, and closing in on 40 but he is not showing any signs of slowing down. In this episode, I talked to Alex to find out the secret to his success. Alex discusses the importance of strength training, quality over quantity, and prioritizing rest and recovery. After the episode, I followed up...

Off Season? We don't need no stinkin' off season! 26.11.2019 53:58

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! I sat down with Taylor Thomas, Head coach of Thomas Endurance Coaching and host of the Endurance Minded podcast, to discuss the offseason, reverse periodization, keeping your eye on the prize, and more. ThomasEnduranceCoaching.com Endurance Minded Podcast

Building a Performance Environment by Putting the Rider First with Ben Day 12.11.2019 54:55

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Ben Day is a former professional cyclist of 14 years, owner of Day by Day Coaching , and one of the High-Performance Coaches at Mitchelton Scott . In this episode Ben I discuss what sets his team apart from many pro tour teams, how pros approach the off season, the power of the mind, the importance of strength training for endurance athletes and...

Strength Training for the Endurance Athlete with Jess Elliott 28.10.2019 1:00:23

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Optimizing 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 to...

Follow up with Kevin post Moab 240 and a Successful Triple Crown Campaign 16.10.2019 22:53

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! I 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 01.10.2019 33:06

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Lydia 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&apo...

Avoiding Data Overload, Finding the Signal in the Noise, and Measuring what Matters with Nate Wilson 18.09.2019 34:13

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Nate 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 perfor...

Preparing to complete Three 200+ mile Ultra Marathons over 3 months: The Triple Crown of 200s 10.09.2019 30:27

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! On 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...

Wu Wei with Colby Pearce 29.08.2019 1:07:36

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! Colby 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 Ti...