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Endurance Unlimited

TrainingPeaks
Trainingpeaks
Triathlon
Strength Training
Endurance Sports
Nutrition
Tour De France
Endurance Training
Cycling
Coaching
Heat Training
Performance Enhancement
Injury Prevention
Coaching Methodologies
Ski Mountaineering
Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport
Nutrition Optimization
Athlete Performance
Purple Patch Fitness
Altitude Training
Olympics

The training podcast for serious endurance athletes and coaches — powered by TrainingPeaks. Each episode, we dive deep with elite cyclists, runners, triathletes, ultramarathon athletes, and the coaches who train them, pulling out the science, strategy, and real-world insights that actually move the needle on performance. If you're training for your next race — or coaching athletes who are — this i... more

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Ahead of the longest, most mountainous Tour de France Femmes in the race's five-year history, Human Powered Health Cycling Head of Performance Callum McQueen joins Endurance Unlimited to talk preparation. From individualized workload design to closin... more

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In the final episode of Peak Access, Alex Howes ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Joe Lewis break down the hardest-hitting moments and stats from the Tour, revealing why training for sprints, building durability, and mastering recovery are game changers for riders of all leve... more

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Dive into the third episode of Peak Access, where the conversation goes beyond just race recaps.

Alex Howes ⁠and ⁠Joe Lewis⁠ unpack what it really takes to survive—and thrive—in the world’s biggest bike race, translating elite tactics into actionab... more

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Many believe that riding outdoors in high temperatures guarantees heat adaptation. But that’s not the whole story.

Aline Barre, the Endurance Performance Lead for CORE, explains what it takes to get true performance benefits for athletes. And why r... more

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Callum McQueen
Head of Performance at Human Powered Health Cycling
Human Powered Health Cycling
Episode: Closing Cycling's Data Gap for Women with Callum McQueen
Aline Barre
Endurance performance lead with Core; works with world tour teams, top triathletes, and runners
Core
Episode: The Science of Heat Stress: Boost Your Endurance with Core Temperature Insights
Koen Pelgrim
Cycling coach at WorldTour level
Professional cycling team (WorldTour)
Episode: Coaching WorldTour Riders to Peak at the Right Time | Koen Pelgrim - Season 8 Episode 7
Sarah Sturm
Pro gravel racer navigating pregnancy while maintaining performance
Professional athlete (Endurance cycling)
Episode: The Real Story: Coaching, Contracts, & Pregnancy in Elite Cycling | Sarah Sturm & Dennis van Winden - Season 8 Episode 5
Dennis van Winden
Coach and head of performance for Orange Seal Academy, former pro cyclist
Orange Seal Academy
Episode: The Real Story: Coaching, Contracts, & Pregnancy in Elite Cycling | Sarah Sturm & Dennis van Winden - Season 8 Episode 5
Ben Day
Retired pro cyclist, founder and head coach at Day by Day Coaching
Day by Day Coaching; Modern Adventure Cycling; formerly American Magic (America's Cup)
Episode: Can You Transform Your Fitness in Just 14 Days? | Ben Day - Season 8 Episode 4
George Hincapie
Co-founder of Modern Adventure Pro Cycling Team
Modern Adventure Pro Cycling
Episode: Building America’s Dream Cycling Team with George Hincapie and Bobby Julich Season 8 Ep. 3
Bobby Julich
Head of high performance for Modern Adventure Pro Cycling
Modern Adventure Pro Cycling
Episode: Building America’s Dream Cycling Team with George Hincapie and Bobby Julich Season 8 Ep. 3
Anna Gibson
Newly selected team member for USA SkiMo who qualified for the Olympics after a brief stint in the sport.
USA SkiMo
Episode: Inside Cam Smith and the USA Skimo Team's Road to the 2026 Games - Season 7 Ep 20

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Dirk
Host of Endurance Unlimited, guiding conversations and introducing guests

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Interesting info, but poor sound quality

    Maybe it’s just me but the guest volume is very low with poor sound quality and the interviewer is very loud with good sound quality. It is rather annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BooVT
    United States4 years ago
  • Always a Great Way to Learn More

    Thanks Dirk for sharing information that is so usable for me and my athletes with whom I work with as a Functional Medicine MD for athletes. Franklin, TN

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanda24TN
    United States4 years ago
  • Maintaining fitness over 50

    Great episode! And thank you for not ignoring the nuances of female training, ROAR is a great book for all females!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catward27
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • F bacon!

    Class 1 carcinogen. Surprised you don’t advise athletes to smoke too☹️

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    used to watch abc11
    United States7 years ago
  • Polarized training saved my cycling life!

    Episode 9. After listening to Steven Seiler (on this and other podcasts) as well as Steve Neil (on another podcast) my cycling life has avoided recurrent over training & burnout phases. I started cycling about four years ago using TrainerRoad; HIT sessions were great at first but I soon realized that the method TR offered was biased toward selling their HIT product. Their advice devolved into distracted babbling.

    It led to recurrent overtraining with decreased performance which was demotivating... more

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    5
    njl1
    United States7 years ago

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- The show has a mix of strong actionable athlete-focused content and high sound quality variance.
- Episodes covering pregnancy, heat training, and polarization are noted as particularly impactful.
- Listeners appreciate practical coaching insights useful for athletes and teams.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Closing Cycling's Data Gap for Women with Callum McQueen
Q: What differences do you consider between the men's and women's tours in terms of preparation?
The nine-stage women's tour demands maximizing performance each day within a shorter window, requiring careful management of training load, nutrition, and recovery, and a different approach to tapering and strategy.
Closing Cycling's Data Gap for Women with Callum McQueen
Q: How do you handle heat training and acclimation for the women's tour?
He describes a mix of natural environmental exposure, targeted heat stimuli, passive heat training like baths and saunas, and year-round attention to heat adaptation to prepare riders for hot climbs and long stages.
Closing Cycling's Data Gap for Women with Callum McQueen
Q: How did Callum become Head of Performance for Human Powered Health?
He started as a rider, grew his passion for physiology, began working in the sport on the men's side, and eventually joined the team a couple of years ago, advancing into the Head of Performance role with the team's support.
Transform Your Training with Smarter Sleep: Insights with Charlotte Edelsten - Season 8 Ep 1
Q: How can caffeine be used strategically during ultra-endurance events?
Caffeine can enhance alertness during nighttime running, and it should be planned well within an athlete's strategy to avoid sleep disruption.
Transform Your Training with Smarter Sleep: Insights with Charlotte Edelsten - Season 8 Ep 1
Q: What can athletes do to optimize their sleep before races?
Athletes should focus on getting quality sleep in the weeks leading up to a race to ensure they are well-rested by race day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Endurance Unlimited

What is Endurance Unlimited about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive training podcast for serious endurance athletes and coaches, featuring elite cyclists, runners, and ultramarathoners, plus the coaches and teams that train them. Episodes typically explore performance science, training strategies, coaching philosophies, nutrition, recovery, and real-world adaptations for athletes facing unique demands (pregnancy, heat, sleep, eSports, off-season planning). Notable strengths include data-driven coaching insights, practical application, and candid conversations with industry leaders who shape competitive endurance performance. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from world-class competitors to performance scientists and development-team leaders—providing a well-rounded view of modern enduran... more

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Recent guests on Endurance Unlimited include:

1. Callum McQueen
2. Aline Barre
3. Koen Pelgrim
4. Sarah Sturm
5. Dennis van Winden
6. Ben Day
7. George Hincapie
8. Bobby Julich

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