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

Dave Schell
Endurance Sports
Endurance Training
Mountain Biking
ERG Mode
Physiology
Periodization
VO2 Max
Gravel Racing
Power Output
Artificial Intelligence
Cycling Performance
Ultra Running
Max Heart Rate
Sports Nutrition
Voice Cloning
Analogy
Misinformation
Menopause
Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race
Volume and Intensity In Training

Unlock 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 phys... more

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Joel Filliol
World-class triathlon coach
The Real Coaching podcast (host)
Episode: Unlocking Elite Performance, the Power of Patience, and Long Term Athlete Development with Joel Filliol
Alex Larson
Nutrition expert and host of Endurance Eats podcast
Endurance Eats
Episode: Practical Body Comp Tips for Busy Athletes with Alex Larson
Hunter Allen
Co-author of 'Training and Racing with a Power Meter' and author of 'Continuous Glucose Monitor for Athletes'
Episode: The Athletes' Guide to Training with a Continuous Glucose Monitor with Hunter Allen
Uri Carlson
Registered dietitian nutritionist from Inner Wild Nutrition
Inner Wild Nutrition
Episode: Eating is NOT Cheating! with Uri Carlson
John Karrasch
A bike fitter and coach based out of Birmingham, Alabama, who tests tire rolling resistance.
Episode: The Quest for the Perfect Tire: with John Karrasch
Arnar Larusson
Founder and CEO of Tymewear, a company that produces wearable breathing sensors.
Tymewear
Episode: The Science of Breathing and Performance with Tymewear Founder and CEO, Arnar Larusson
Dr. Phil Batterson
Fitness expert and returning guest
Episode: Finding Balance: Practical Training Over Perfection
Matti Rowe
Expert gravel cyclist and writer
Gravel Guides Cycling
Episode: FTP is everything, FTP is nothing
Megan Onweller
A cyclist and mother who shares her experiences balancing athletic pursuits with motherhood.
Episode: Athlete Spotlight with Megan Onweller: More Moms on Bikes!!!

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Dave Schell
Host with extensive coaching and endurance background, frequently guiding discussions on training strategy and race tactics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Stop with the bots

    Recent episodes sound like they have been generated by an AI bot. Not an engaging listen. Please stop or if I’m wrong please bring your personalities to the front.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JB3264
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Good stuff

    I enjoy the interviews with other coaches regarding their approach to training. I always learn something!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cjcolo
    United States3 years ago
  • Very informative!

    Dave is super knowledgeable and the guests are interesting. If you’re into cycling of any discipline or endurance sports in general, this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Me12887
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and practicality of coaching insights.
Guests bring diverse expertise that broadens training perspectives.
Some feedback notes occasional AI-like pacing but overall strong coaching content.

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Unlocking Elite Performance, the Power of Patience, and Long Term Athlete Development with Joel Filliol
Q: I'm curious how you're measuring intensity. Are you out there doing lactate readings or anything like that, and how do you translate that to training zones?
Primarily using RPE with guidance tables for groups; objective pace/power data is used to contextualize, but the core metric is RPE because it accounts for mood, energy, soreness, and other factors.
Unlocking Elite Performance, the Power of Patience, and Long Term Athlete Development with Joel Filliol
Q: And so let's start with, I can't remember the order that your blogs came out in, but let's talk about like first periodization and how you look at that for your athletes.
We discussed that periodization is fundamental but often mishandled; the emphasis is on sustainable planning, avoiding constant high-intensity bursts, and focusing on building a stable base first before adding more intensity.
The Athletes' Guide to Training with a Continuous Glucose Monitor with Hunter Allen
Q: How can athletes use CGMs outside of workouts?
Athletes can use CGMs to track how food stacking impacts blood glucose levels throughout the day and to ensure steady energy levels.
The Athletes' Guide to Training with a Continuous Glucose Monitor with Hunter Allen
Q: What were some of your biggest surprises as you started to experiment with your athletes?
The variability in glucose responses among athletes was surprising, highlighting that understanding personal responses is key.
Training Check-In with Phil: CRAZY VO2 Max and 5 min power increase
Q: What were the big changes you've seen so far?
I've been feeling more fit than I really ever have, with performance improvements matching that.

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