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The show for cyclists, runners, multisport athletes with topics covering how to train, improving performances, the tech, the gear and the gadgets that endurance athletes love and finding new ways to get even more enjoyment out of your sport. Look for guests hosts and listener Q&A shows too.
This week on Bench Talk on The Endurance QuickCast it’s all about running tech. Specifically what I, coach Rob, use and why I selected it for my training and competition as a runner. Everything from clothing, shoes, insoles, hydration and the typical running tech and more. Have a listen and let me know what your favorite running geat and tech is and why.
The drought is over and Coach Rob is back with a long overdue edition of The Feed on the Endurance QuickCast. Rob covers what he refers to as foundational information on sports nutrition for runners and cyclists. Coach cover’s pre-hydration fueling guidance as well as intra-training and race guidance and wraps it up talking about fueling for recovery.
On today’s Endurance QuickCast Josh and I talk about what’s new with power meters and unravel the mysteries of wireless sensor protocols. We cover Bluetooth and ANT specifics along with the advantages and disadvantages of each protocol when selecting a new power meter, bike computer, and even smart trainers. Then we dive into recently released power meters, power meter tech and new sensors that promise real-time aero testing on your bike! We close the show by discussing what we hope to see at Eurobike and Interbike as well as make some show predictions.
Coach Rob is back and he is sharing his experiences of how to participate in group training. Whether you are participating in a clinic, boot camp, training camp or group instructor lead training there is quite a bit to know to make it an effective worthwhile experience.
Electronic drivetrains come up pretty frequently when I talk with my athletes and I recently was asked if Di2 was worth the upgrade over an equivalent mechanical shifting groupset. So let's explore the ins and out of electronic shifting in this episode of Bench Talk.
It's Athlete Q and A time! One of my favorite things to do is communicate with athletes and share what we have learned along the way to make our sport and athletic endeavors better. We have all kinds of questions covering where you can find the show, bike fit, doping with baking soda, meditation on the run or ride, FTP tests, other podcasts, hill repeats indoors, the best power meter and smart trainers, running with power and more!
One of the topics that come up often when I talk with my athletes regarding sports nutrition and daily nutrition whether it's for weight loss or for performance reasons is protein. What types, how much, how often, supplements, timing are just a few of things we talk about on the show today.
This week Coach Rob discusses how planned and unplanned travel can wreck your fitness and what you can do to protect yourself from losing your hard earned gains. Fitness lost takes twice as long to regain so make sure to list to Rob as he talks about how much fitness can be lost from 1-12 weeks of inactivity and several low costs and no cost methods of making sure you don't lose your fitness when traveling.
One of the biggest challenges that all athletes face is how do I train for what I want to accomplish. So this week Coach Rob covers how to Improving Time To Exhaustion and examples of how to apply it to the ride, the run, and the race.
Today my New Co-host Rafal Nazarewicz and I are in the studio ready to help our listeners make sense of sports nutrition topics. Rafal and Rob get right into the heart of the topic regarding Ketogenic diets. If you have had any interest in the subject if Keto maybe right for you have a listen as we get expert advice on the subject!
Joe O’Callaghan owner of Irish Cycles and Carolina Precision Components Is back for this new edition of Bench Talk where do a deep dive on all things wheels for cyclists. So if you are thinking about buying a new set of wheels off the rack, custom built wheels or even building your very own set wheels this show is a great starting point!
On this weeks show I am going to cover the topic of fats and how they could be fueling your next workout, ride or run to great effect!
One of the subjects that I have wanted to cover more in-depth on the Endurance QuickCast for a while is meditation. I know some of you are going to pass on this show but when I am asked how do I take my performance to the next level this is one of many things I talk about with athletes that are seeking the next level of performance.
Welcome back to a new season of Bench Talk on the Endurance QuickCast. We start our new recording season every November and as promised there are going to be some changes in all of the shows. With that being said I want to welcome Joe O’Callaghan owner of Irish Cycles and Carolina Precision Components as my new co-host and sponsor of Bench Talk. Today we are discussing what it takes to get your bike feeling new again.
Welcome back to a new episode of the Endurance QuickCast. We have Josh Matthews back on the show to help us unravel the mysteries of power meter technology. On today’s show, Josh and I are going to talk about the various types of power meters, the tech behind the power meters, who makes them and which ones are available today.
Welcome to a new year of the Endurance QuickCast! This week Coach Rob is flying solo, Josh will be back on on the next edition of the Endurance QuickCast. This is the time of the year for better or for worse most of us like to make New Year Resolutions. So Coach Rob thought he would share his experience and some suggestions on how to survive your New Year Resolutions.
Welcome back, everyone. I hope you have had a successful season and are looking forward to a new season! I want to take a moment to thank all of the listeners of the show we couldn’t have grown like we have this season with out you and your continued support. So today I want to celebrate you our listeners and progress of the show!
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of the Endurance QuickCast. If you haven’t already noticed we have been making some changes to the shows and one of the big ones is the addition of Josh Matthews Owner of PowerMeterCity.com and my new co-host and sponsor of the Endurance QuickCast.Today Josh and I are going to talk about all the things that happened in the world of power meters in 2017 and share with you what we know is going to happen in 2018 and make some of our own predictions.
This week Coach Rob talks about an important aspect of record keeping in an athlete's life. Writing a seasonal summary is an excellent way to capture what went on in a season. This tool if you like is a wonderful way to maintain your sanity in 5 simple steps. Have listened and learned all the step of summarizing your season so you can quit thinking about how your season would have been better or should have done better only if you could have done things differently.
Welcome back to a new season of the Endurance QuickCast. We start our new recording season every November and as promised there are going to be some changes in all of the shows. With that being said I want welcome Josh Matthews owner of PowerMeterCity.com and my new co-host and sponsor of the Endurance QuickCast. Have a listen to Josh and Rob talk about what they saw and read about at Eurobike and Interbike.
This week Coach Rob has the best selling Author, Entrepreneur, New Media Expert, Angel Investor, World Traveller, Sky Diver, Ironman Triathlete, Marathoner - Peter Shankman as a guest on the Endurance QuickCast. Rob and Peter talk about ADHD/ADD and how many athletes the world over harness the energy of the ADD/ADHD brain to become the best possible athletes.
This week, Coach Rob talks about the coaching of juniors in cycling and what parents need to know about the sport and hiring private coaches. Rob has recently had several Juniors reach out to him this season about being coached. Some of these juniors called before even speaking to their parents. Becuase of this Coach Rob has decided to record a show for the parents of potential competitive junior cyclists.
Last week I gave some guidance to beginner runners, this week I have a topic that is for the more advanced to elite runners that listen to the show. This week Coach Rob gives advanced and elite runners guidance on how to crush it in the hills. Our beginner listeners can learn from the show too but it may be a bit early to put most of what I am going to share into practice right away.
This week on the Endurance Coach Rob shares tips incites and guidance on how beginner runners can make the most of their training experiences all the while avoiding injury. As this is a mobile edition of the Endurance Quick Cast there are very few show notes. Have a listen to you won't be disappointed!
This week on Bench Talk Coach Rob talks about the basics of wheel selection when considering upgrading your wheels. Rob will talk about road wheelset for different types of road or performance conditions. As this is a Mobile edition of Bench Talk show notes are lite but you can find some of the talking points.
Welcome to The Feed and we are back in the studio! Today I am going to talk a bit more about what it means to eat clean and share with you some exciting news about my new sponsor and co-host for The Feed in the new year!
This week on the Endurance QuickCast Coach Rob goes a bit deeper on an athlete's question regarding her rehab and the practice of cold water immersion. Rob discusses some of the recent studies and meta-analysis that has lead to some new thinking. Primarily that the age-old tradition of cold water immersion for recovery maybe hurting athletes chances of developing adaptations. The adaptations in question are around hypertrophy and how to determine if cold water immersion isn't allowing for lean muscle gains while rehabbing from injury.
As this is a mobile edition of the Endurance QuickCast there are not as many show notes but we do have some links to share.
This week, on the Endurance QuickCast Coach Rob talks about plateaus and how to break through them. On this mobile edition of the Endurance QuickCast Rob helps listeners recognize what is causing plateaus and what sorts of plateaus are plaguing performance. Coach Rob discusses mental and physical plateaus how they may show up in your training, participation, and competition.
The show has been down due to some studio equipment failure but Coach Rob is trying to get some shows out without some of the studio equipment. Sorry to everyone about the show delays and the format change. A former club mate who is working on a degree in kinesiology also recently interviewed Rob and there were some great things discussed that you the listener may benefit from. Rob covers some of the things that came up in the interview such as…
In recent conversations with several of my athletes I have had them refer to the period after their race season is over as their own silly season. What makes it silly is that they aren’t ready to begin off-season training or they are wrapping up one sports season and to start a fall/winter sport. I find that self-coached athletes often struggle the most with the training and non-training demands of their own silly seasons. So today I am going to talk a bit more about this crazy time of the year for competitive amateur athletes and how to survive it, but before we dive in I have some notes.
This week Coach Rob talks about the top 8-10 items he sees beginner cyclists getting wrong. Some of the items are just expansions on a theme but still very important issues Rob sees come up all too often. None of these items are meant to be overly critical as we were all once beginners. So have a listen and learn how to become a better cyclist.
This week on the Endurance QuickCast we have a guest! We have a PPC athlete on the show with me. So on today’s show, we are going to talk quite a bit about multi day racing as well as the coach athlete relationship with our guest and PPC athlete.
I recently spoke about making comebacks in a prior show and promised I would cover the subject in a new Endurance QuickCast. Getting started in sport again after a layoff can be a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be. Layoffs from the sports we love can occur at any time and the reasons are many. So I am going to cover several scenarios and how you can quickly and safely transition back.
Adapting to low light conditions when running, riding, hiking, climb or camping means having a light source. So in this edition of Bench Talk, I am going to cover quite a bit about your lighting options, terminology, and practical applications.
Coach Rob this week on the Endurance QuickCast talks about a pattern he sees in his athletes and other Amateur Endurance Athletes. Rob talks about the realities of what it means to win and how long it can take. He also talks about the curse of dominant success at a local level. Coach Rob also talks about how to stay fresh and stay motivated as you embark on a competitive lifestyle. Also, learn about what you can do to break out of a rut and maybe make a come back or how your work inspiring others can bring your energy back.
HIIT or High-intensity interval training is often touted as the holy grail of training for athletes who have very little time to train or who have stopped seeing gains in their regular training. The big question is does HIIT live up to the hype and is it right for your training regimen and performance goals. This week Coach Rob digs deep on an athlete consult to discover what is hype and what really works!
Carbohydrates or carbs have been a part of a strong foundation that fuels endurance athlete’s results, but will any old carbs work? Let's talk this week about the important role Carbs play in day-to-day and sports fueling. We will also learn in this show some examples of excellent carb selections and even fueling strategies.
On this week's Endurance QuickCast Coach Rob talks about when it may be time to quit self-coaching and hire him as your coach. Along the way Coach, Rob dispenses some tips, observations and gives the self-coached athlete some things to think about. Not much in the way of show notes this week as Rob covers his own personal experiences of how he overcame adversity as a self-coached competitive runner, cyclist, and duathlete by hiring a coach early on in his competitive career. He also shares examples of how he has helped his own athletes to gain the confidence to become successful competitive athletes. Coach Rob shares other ways how he can help athletes overcome performance plateaus or training knowledge without actually becoming an athlete's dedicated coach. Have a listen!
Wow, we made it, 100 shows on the Endurance QuickCast! Tune in for expert advice on riding your first or your fastest centuries. Listeners are also given instructions on how to get their very own free Century Training Plan!
This week on the Endurance QuickCast Coach Rob goes into an in-depth show covering habit building for increasing motivation and performance. Rob makes this broad topic very easy to consume and understand. Detailed show notes available at http://PositivePerformanceCoachiong.com/blog/
This week Coach Rob talks about What have you done that has helped you to have a breakthrough in performance. Rob shares many items that will allow you to capture your best performance sooner rather than later!
Coach Rob covers a wide range of subjects and questions related to the supplementation of creatine. Learn about loading, dosing, and scientifically proven gains made when utilizing creatine in your supplement regime. Coach Rob also shares which endurance athletes will truly benefit from creatine along with the best times to utilize creatine. Rob also shares an update on Coach Kelly.
There is no shortage of MFG choices and options today but why should an athlete even concern themselves with an action camera? As a coach and athlete, I have found action camera footage invaluable for many reasons. So let's cover the Who, what, when, how where and why of action cameras on today's Bench Talk.
This week Coach Rob covers Flow State after he recently posted an article titled Hacking the Mind for the Wind. This podcast is meant to build on the previous article and cover what Flow State is and how to reach a state of flow for optimal athletic performance. Get ready to get in the zone!
Coach Rob shares his own experiences as a Duathlete and Multisport coach this week on the Endurance Quickcast. This is an information packed show so sharpen your pencils and typing skills. Because if you are a Multisport athlete, Coach Rob is going to tell you what it takes to make the podium as an age grouper or even how to make your national team!
Coach Rob received a question about what could be causing an athlete's fatigue. So Rob has decided to share some of what was discussed with this athlete on the Endurance QuickCast this week.
Coach Rob has been feeling like all he has been doing is cleaning bikes lately. Learn on this edition of Bench Talk what Coach Rob uses to keep his bike clean, how he cleans, when he cleans, and why he cleans bikes they way he does. Oh, and most importantly how his clean bikes are faster!
Coach Rob talks about getting sponsored this week and shares some of his hard earned experience and what it means to be sponsored as an athlete. You might be surprised how easy it is to get sponsored. The trick is picking the right sponsors.
It's been a while since Coach Kelli and Coach Rob have had an Athlete Q&A show and there is a reason for that. Learn about what happened to Coach Kelli, how she is recovering and what she is doing to recover faster. We also answer several really good questions from our listeners, readers and athletes we coach and MUCH MORE. Check the show notes for even more details on what we cover in this edition of the Athlete Q&A on the Endurance Quick Cast. Note: We apologize for some echo in the show. We know what caused it and it shouldn't be a problem again.
Coach Rob covers a myriad of issues that could keep you from becoming faster as a cyclist or as a runner. Then Rob gives guidance on how to improve your odds of getting faster on the bike and run. Have a listen and feel free to share your experiences or ask questions!
Coach Rob steps in this month for Coach Kelli and shares the guidance he gives athletes on nutrition timing as well as fueling strategies. Have a listen to this information packed show. While Coach Rob is no substitute for Coach Kelli he does a great job explaining how to better prepare for racing and training for runners and cyclists alike.
This week Coach Rob gives guidance on upgrades to improve your physical performance and the performance of your bike. Rob's questions are becoming more and more seasonal and bike upgrades are no different. So as Coach Rob receives on-season questions related to bike upgrades he thought he would give his most common guidance.
Recently Coach Rob has received quite a few questions about FTP AKA Functional Threshold Power. So Coach decided to cover FTP on this week's Endurance Quick Cast. Rob covers the basics of FTP, why knowing your FTP is important, how to set training zones and Coach Rob even gives out a plan or two to improve your FTP!
This week Coach Rob discusses the preparation for the on-season. There is quite a bit that goes into building plans, scheduling races and just managing time. Rob takes some time in this mobile edition of the Endurance Quick Cast to give the listeners an outline of items to think about when preparing for the on-season.
This month Coach Kelli explains why she isn't a tough athlete and how not being a tough athlete will make you a better athlete. Coach Kelli covers some of the common tough guy/gal athlete actions and mentalities and how they will harm your performance. Kelli also gives examples of how not to fall into these patterns and pitfalls.
Today Coach Rob wraps up the series on strength training with guidance forMulti-Sport athletes. It has been a busy January and February is already here. We covered quite a bit so far. If you are a Triathlete or duathlete you will gain quite a bit by listening to the two shows on strength training for cyclists and runners.
This week Coach Rob covers how he prepares for a cold wet day in the saddle. Catch up with coach Rob as he gets ready to go out on a Grim day of riding with a buddy on a cold Kentucky winter day.
This week Coach Rob has a mobile edition of the Endurance Quick Cast. Rob has been thinking about what goes into rehabbing from a running injury and what goes into toughening up as a runner. So have a listen and let us know if you have questions or have tips that have helped you be
Coach Rob starts the week off with the second of 3 shows on specific strength training guidance for cyclists and it's a big show! Get your notepad and pencil out.
With the combination of previous shows on periodization of strength training and today's show on what workouts I give cyclists a cyclist could create their very own periodized strength training, plan!
Coach Rob starts the week off with the first of 3 shows on specific strength training guidance for runners and it's a big show! Get your notepad and pencil out.
With the combination of last week's show on periodization of strength training and today's show on what workouts I give runners a runner could create their very own periodized strength training, plan!
This week Coach Rob covers the planning or the periodization of your strength training before he covers the specific weight training routines he prescribes to runners cyclists and multisport athletes.
In this show, Rob covers the phases of a Periodized Strength Training Program, How many reps and sets for each phase, Length of training phase, What each phase does for an athlete, Training Factors that can improve upon an athlete’s strengths and or weaknesses, How to determine how much you can and should lift, The importance of warming up and cooling down, and other strength training considerations. It's an information packed show so get ready to take some notes.
This week on Bench Talk Coach Rob uncovers tech from the Consumer Electronic Show that could prove helpful to Endurance Athletes. Coach Rob also shares what he takes to the gym. Also learn the best ways to ensure that the new tech you are buying this year is safe, legal and the right fit for you!
A new year a new show, new music, and a new sponsor! This week Coach Rob discusses quite a bit about Strength Training for all endurance athletes. Give a listen and discover more about various resistance based training programs, how your sports specific training may not be enough, what goes into an annual strength training program and busting strength training myths. It's a big show and there will be more specifics for runners, cyclists and multisport athletes on future shows!
Coach Rob talks about the first full year of the Endurance QuickCast and what was accomplished in 2016 along with a sneak peek into 2017. Such as show stats, top 10 listed to shows, what goes into producing the show, our existing sponsors and announcing our new show sponsor for 2017!
Coach Kelli and Coach Rob are on the No Fat November Athlete Q and A, together! On this end of the year, Athlete Q&A show we talk about our favorite aspects of our efforts to bring you No Fat November. We also answer athletes questions and give some training and nutrition advice along the way. What medical tests do and ... Read More
It is the final week and the final Endurance Quick Cast Show for No Fat November. Coach Rob recaps the month and asks for input from the listeners. Check in with Coach Rob to learn how you can get your questions answered on the special edition of the No Fat November Athlete Q & A! Rob also covers the 2017 PPC Training Camp and PPC Coaching Services Discounts.
It the final week of No Fat November Podcasts and Coach Kelli shares some insights on how eating too fast can be harmful to your health. Kelli also shared her tips on mindful eating and how it can help you become a faster and stronger endurance athlete. This is the final The Feed episode in the No Fat November Podcast Series. Please don't forget to leave questions, helpful ideas and even your own experiences for our final joint Athlete Q & A with Coach Kelli!
It this final week of No Fat November Podcasts and Coach Rob shares some of his other favorite weight loss tools. Everything from his favorite tools in the kitchen, using the muscles between your ears and how auxilary strenght training in the gym can help you improve body composition and improve your weight loss opportunities. This is the final Bench Talk in the No Fat November Podcast Series. Please don't forget to leave questions, helpful ideas and even your own experiences for our final joint Athelte Q & A with Coach Kelli!
This week on The Feed Coach Kelli shares with us how to get back on track after a nutrition slip. Wether you over induldge at one meal, a whole day or even a week there is no better time than the present to get back on track. Kelli shares her secret tonic for ridding your body of exess fluids from bloat due to alcahol, proceesed foods, slaty foods and sugar laden treats. Coach Kelli also explains how execss sugar causes insulin problems and how this leads to bloat and water rentenion. Don't miss on Kelli's recipee for her detaox tonic, it works wonders!!!!
This week Coach Rob discusses in great detail the myths and realities of endurance training meant to loose weight or more specifically fat loss. Rob covers how HR devices measure caloric expenditure and how this relates to your work efforts. Coach Rob also discusses studies behind what are the optimal scenarios for fat and weight loss in both moderate and ... Read More
This week on The Feed Coach Kelli will share some great guidance on how to enjoy the holidays and still stay lean or at least not gain much weight. Kelli explains that how we need to rethink the holidays and how we can contribute to healthier eating habits. Coach Kelli also has great recipes for Kale Salad and how to make Kale much more appetizing and tasty.
On this weeks, No Fat November edition of Bench Talk Coach Rob discusses the importance of tracking and logging your progress. It's very important to measure progress, success and failures in our performance and weight loss is no different.
Coach Rob covers the concepts and the potential benefits of Intermittent Fasting. Can you the endurance athlete benefit from implementing an Intermittent Fasting pattern? Have a listen and learn if Intermittent Fasting is right for you. Oh yeah, it's our Birthday too!
This week Coach Kelli continues with her No Fat November, Lean Winter Tips Series. On today's tips from Coach Kelli learn how and why it's important to Keep Daily Nutrition separate from Training Nutrition. Kelli literally provides athletes with a blueprint for managing their daily and sports nutrition for the off-season. Coach Kelli also gives us another great recipe for a Whole Food Training Bar packed full of whole foods that many athletes probably already have in their pantry.
This week we will conclude our discussions on making measures for your weight loss and discuss the most accurate ways to measure your body composition. Before we go into the details of the tools and systems that make these measures let talk a bit more about fat.
As No Fat November progresses Coach Rob covers the realities of getting started with a weight loss program. Rob also share tips and guidance that can get you started today as well as his own progress.
This week Coach Kelli Kicks off No Fat November with her series of Lean Winter Tips. Kelli has a fantastic recipe for Broccoli and roasted garlic you can make in the oven or on the grill. Along with this week’s recipe Coach, Kelli discusses why vegetables are so important for off-season weight maintenance and why they are so good for ... Read More
This week on Bench Talk Coach Rob discusses the tools that you can use to measure your weight loss progress at home. Weight loss isn't just about what the bathroom scale says anymore. When you are losing weight for performance purposes it becomes about losing fat and improving body composition. Learn how to make measures that show a more meaningful picture of your weight loss progress.
Today Coach Rob kicks off the month of No Fat November and discusses transitional periods in training. Coach Rob covers what No Fat November is and how athletes can learn quite a bit about losing weight. Rob also covers what a transitional period is in a structured training program.
This week, Coach Rob goes on a bit of a rant about crowd funding sports technology projects and how you can keep from losing your hard earned money. Coach Rob discusses some of the ridiculous comments made on cycling website after Brimm Brothers announced that they are shutting down their successfully crowdfunded cleat based power meter project after 5 years. This means no products for the crowdfunding investors. Should they be paid back? Coach Rob doesn't think so. What do you think? Want to make sure this doesn't happen to you? Coach Rob discusses the realities of investing in technology projects, especially those that are crowd funded.
We love our question and answer shows. We learn so much from our athletes, readers, and listeners. Coach Rob answers questions about, how I coach, training for a Grand Fondo, optimal cadence, attacking in a race, side stitch/belly cramps, climbing myths and truths, reading heart rate data and target heart rates.
Coach Kelli talk about the various option to use carbohydrates to fuel your endurance efforts in this weeks edition of The Feed on the Endurance Quick Cast.
I’m not a one-best sort of person. No one size fits all or black and white recommendations here. Today, I’ll define these carbs options and provide some examples. Then, I’ll give you my preferences and some caveats on these generalizations. So have a listen to learn more!
This week on Bench Talk we have a guest joining us. I talk with Joe O’Callaghan the owner of Irish Cycles about racing, how racing has changed over the years, wrenching on bikes and the manufacturing of carbon fiber components and bikes. We also talk about Irish Cycles complete line of bikes! Here are just a few of the topics we ... Read More
Coach Rob covers in this week Endurance Quick Cast the importance of being prepared as an athlete. This show is for all endurance athletes and coach Rob covers topics for Cyclists, Runners and Multisport athletes.
This week Coach Kelli shares a recipe to fuel your run and ride. This tasty treat isn't just for vegan and vegetarian athletes but they will certainly benefit from the high concentrations of protein, omegas, fiber, essential and non-essential amino acids.
This week Coach Rob talks about Common Bike Fit Issues and How To Correct Them. Clearn about common fit issues and ailments that plague road, time trial, triathlon and even mountain bike cyclists. If you have any of the following symptoms Coach Rob know's the likely cause and has the solutions you need to correct them!
One of the areas that I tell athletes not to skimp on is sunglasses and when it comes to Sunglasses for athletes it's all about Performance Sports Glasses. Coach Rob talks about how Runners and Cyclists can benefit from Sports Glasses and which pair may be right for you.
We love our question and answer shows. We learn so much from our athletes, readers, and listeners. Coach Rob answers questions about, tubualrs, HR straps, Performance Management Analysis, the Cost of Coaching, Breathing Techniques, Comment Troll and has and offer on FREE Training Plans and FREE Consults.
In this month's edition of The Feed Coach, Kelli covers amino acids that all endurance athletes should consider taking during the on season. Coach Kelli also follows up on her prior quick cast with her own results of utilizing Beta Alanine.
This week on Bench Talk we are going to talk about, The worst advice I've ever heard about power meters!
The following advice has come from a myriad of sources, group rides, races, comments areas, forums…. You name it! So let's get into my top 10 list of the Worse Power Meter Advice/Tips I have ever heard.
This week Coach Rob discusses how a simple mnemonic can help set yourself up for success. The mnemonic SMARTER is all you need to set up the perfect season or to evaluate your existing training and competitive goals.
Check out the show notes to learn even more
Regardless of the time of the year or the weather conditions you are likely going to want or need to get out on your bike. Whether it’s for training, racing, and mileage goals or just for fun you need to be comfortable. So Coach Rob covers topics related to bike position, bike fit, posture, equipment and even technique.
This Month Coach Kelli covers the game changing effects of Beta Alanine as a Muscle buffer. Learn about how this amino acid plays a role in buffering lactic acid. Also learn the recommended dosage and how to incorporate this Amino Acid into your nutrition plans.
As promised we have a guest on the show and we are going to talk about power and power meters for cyclists. This show is jam packed with information. Join Coach Rob an Josh Matthews the owner of PowerMeterCity.com as they spend time talking about all things power and power meters
Welcome back after a long holiday weekend here in the states. Coach Rob Is going to talk about how self talk is critical in reaching your goals on this weeks Endurance Quick Cast. Follow along as Coach Rob covers the following:
This week Coach Rob covers the tools that all endurance athletes can use to improve their performance, enhance recovery and mitigate injury. Have a listen and learn about the methods and tools that Coach Rob uses and prescribes to his athletes.
We love question and answer shows. We learn so much from our athletes, readers and listeners. Below in the show notes are some of the questions that Coach Rob goes over on this show. We would love to have you send us even more questions for our next Q and A show at the end of the month.
Coach Rob and Mrs Coach Rob just got back from an adventure vacation! Coach Rob shares his experiences and tips about traveling to and in Costa Rica.
Learn travel tips Shipping your bike Selecting road and mountain bike guides What an amazing experience Costa Rica is
In last week's Bench Talk Coach Rob talked about tools that all cyclists should own. This week Coach Rob talks about a different kind of tool(s) but tools none the less. The tools to collect, manage and analyze training and race data. If you were curious about your options when it comes to collecting performance data then have a listen! Oh, and Coach Rob is giving away free training plans!!!!
Coach Rob is back from vacation and shares with his beginner and intermediate cyclists all of the tools that they and every cyclists should own!
Tools for the cyclist on the go Tools that cyclists will need at home Tools and tips for maintaining your bike
Most adults feel fatigued at least some of the time.
The schedules, the work, the commute, the commitments, and the everything in between can drag us down a bit. But, should our workouts and rides be a major cause of fatigue?
I say no.
Coach Rob wraps up his series on Training Camps this week with his lessons learned on the Endurance Quickcast. Coach Rob covers his experiences as a camp organizer and as a camp participant today. Learn about the ins and outs of booking lodging, and making sure everyone get along on this final edition of this weeks series on Training Camps.
Coach Rob has another mobile edition this weeks series on Training Camps on the Endurance Quickcast. Today Coach Rob is going to talk quite a bit more about in ride nutrition for training camps. Coach Rob also discusses what to expect in a Return On Investment, ROI, from your training camp investment! Hope you enjoy it!
Training Camp Day 2 Coach Rob is mobile again and getting his act together
In this Bench Talk episode Coach Rob talks a little it about everything related to what you need to bring to camp for both runners and cyclists!
On this mobile edition of the Endurance Quickcast Coach Rob talks about the various types of training camps. How to select the right on for you as well as having your own private camp. Have a listen and tell your friends all about us!
We love question and answer shows. We learn so much from our athletes, readers and listeners. Below in the show notes are some of the questions that Coach Rob goes over on this show. We would love to have you send us even more questions for our next Q and A show at the end of the month. Send us ... Read More
Runners aren’t the only athletes that need running shoes but what seems to happen with both runners and non runners a like, is the lack of knowledge on selecting the right shoe for their needs. Coach Rob covers lots of ground in this information packed show on running shoes. Have you ever asked yourself there has to be a better running and wonder why you haven't found it yet. Have a listen and learn the right way to find your perfect shoes! This show is aimed at runners but all athletes can learn how selecting the right running shoes can impact their auxiliary training performances.
When you need to run more often to reach your performance goals you need to learn how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It doesn’t mean you have to be miserable so coach Rob is going to share his favorite tips on the Endurance Quick Cast on how to become more comfortable on runs. Before trying to improve your comfort ... Read More
Wow! Coach Kelli put together an amazing show this week on recognizing good and bad fats. listen and try an keep up to learn about Omega 3, 6 and 9 fats, what are the good proportions, the bad proportions. Kelli also covers where to expect to find bad fats in everyday nutrition and why certain Omegas are good in combinations and how certain fats actually contribute to chronic inflammation.
I have been hearing from lots of cyclists that listen to the show that they just were no longer in the mood to train and or race. We have all been there and sometimes its OK to take a break and put the bike up until the mood returns.
This week Coach Rob has an old friend on Bench Talk. Take a listen to learn about what Bike shop mechanics go through and how our old friend gets around town.
Coach Rob and his friend Tom Armstrong, long time Louisville Bike Mechanic. Talk bike shops, mechanical issues, bike commuting and swap some old stories.
Coach Kelli is back this week and is talking about one of my favorite home remedies and it works! Apple Cider Vinegar is a well documented remedy to many ailments but the ones that Coach Kelli covers are specifically interesting for endurance athletes. Such as relieving the effects of Sinusitis as well as vinegar's know anti athletic cramping properties.
his week on the Endurance Quick Cast, Coach Rob gives out several tips and more on how to become a better pack rider. Coach Rob has witnessed quite a bit in group rides in the last several years and he has pointers on how to get the most out of your group riding experiences.
On the last Bench Talk we covered selecting the right group set for your project bike. In this last show in the 4 part series Coach Rob covers wheel types for your custom build. Selecting the right wheel set or wheel sets for your custom build, components, materials, styles of riding and much more! Do you need 2 ... Read More
I wrote an article at Positive Performance Coaching last spring entitled Picking Your Big Race Wisely. The article came about due to an unfortunate last minute cancellation of a priority race.
I realize that some of our listeners do not race but instead are event riders and runners. What do I mean by event riders and runners? I mean rides and or running events that are not scored such as tours and fun runs.
We love question and answer shows. We learn so much from our athletes, readers and listeners. Below in the show notes are some of the questions that Coach Rob goes over on this show. We would love to have you send us even more questions for our next Q and A show at the end of the month. Send us a tough or interesting question and who knows we may do a whole show around it. Make it real interesting and we may even put you on the show!
In part 3 in the series of building a project bike Coach Rob talks about group sets and and how to select the ones that are the right fit for your project. Learn about the brands, mechanical vs hydraulic brakes, mechanical vs electronic shifting and future releases of products. NOTE: We had some problems with some microphone his and attempted ... Read More
In this weeks Nutrition Tuesday's Coach Rob is sitting in for Coach Kelli and talking about his attempts to deal with Congestion. Coach Rob talks about what often causes congestion and upper respiratory infections and ways you can potentiality still train and lessen the symptoms.
One of the top requests I get as a coach is how can I improve my climbing. I have several workouts that have helped the athletes I coach when it comes to developing climbing strength. Many of the workouts are done on the bike but we don’t always have time to ride. So I thought I would share some Off Bike Work Outs that will help you meet your climbing goals, quickly.
Welcome back form the long holiday break. While its cold out for many of us and we can't ride outside we can take care of some much needed bike maintenance. This had me thinking about all of the tips I have learned over the years about gluing up tubulars. With that said I decided to take a break from the building a project bike series to cover the secrets I have learned gluing tubulars.
There are no clear-cut answers or one size fits all for supplements. It’s not black and white – so, these are my recommendations based on working with many endurance athletes.
In this week's Endurance Quick Cast Coach Rob talks about the issues that cause numbness as a cyclist. Most cyclists will deal with some aspect of their anatomy going numb; everything from hands , backside and feet. While numbness is most often caused by poor blood flow Coach Rob covers the how to combat these problems.
I know that Kelli and I both get asked the question all the time: How do I drop weight and get leaner and when is the best time to do so. The best time is the off season but its also the hardest time to do it. Learn why and find out from Coach Kelli how to lean out this ... Read More
I get all kinds of questions from athletes so I thought I would share some of the regular questions and my usual answers to these questions. The questions on this show cover the gamut from illness and training to if an athlete needs a power meter or not. One of my favorite things to do is speak with my athletes ... Read More
I part 2 of this podcast series on building a project bike Coach Rob goes over the previous show and cover the ins and outs of purchasing a frame set and cockpit for your project build. Learn about the frame types, materials, bike fitting concerns, shopping and making smart decisions. Details covered in this weeks show are as follows: Do ... Read More
I have had the pleasure of coaching people that live in or near just about every conceivable terrain. They all have one thing in common, wind. No matter which direction it is blowing from we can learn how to use it to our advantage. So lets talk about how Runners and Cyclists can benefit from some tips on dealing with ... Read More
This time of year, as my sometimes over-scheduled Holiday plans ramp up, the weather cools, sunlight hours decrease, and I’m in-between my favorite sports (too much snow and cold for mountain biking but not yet enough for AT skiing – it’s a hard-knock life, I know), sometimes I need a little homemade pick-me-up. As in chocolate…yes, some delicious chocolate recipes. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not promoting emotional eating or trying to solve problems (besides hunger and fueling needs) with food. But, you gotta eat, right? Why not eat something nourishing and DELICIOUS? Seems like exactly the right time for my 3 Favorite Chocolate-Rich Healthy Treats. Here’s the descriptions, the recipes, and how to include them in your meal plan in a healthy way:
Its that time of the year athletes start to think about weight loss. Either because the holidays have not helped their waist line or they are trying to take their performance to the next level. Coach Rob covers tips on how to optimize your weight loss. Tune in and learn more about:
On this week's Bench Talk we start a series of shows on building a project bike! Coach Rob gets us started with a myriad of things to consider when building a project bike. Below are just a few items that Coach Rob covers on this first show in the series.
One of the simplest ingredients in your kitchen could have one of the biggest impacts in your body. We’re talking SIMPLE. Downright ordinary. Black Peppercorns. So kick back and learn how the Black Peppercorn can improve your nutrition!
I get asked the question “How much Time do you want me to spend on the trainer!” by athletes I coach a lot. This shocked question usually comes about when I have scheduled someone to ride their bikes on a Saturday and or Sunday for 3 or more hours.
Welcome back to our newest episode of Bench talk! This week we are going to talk about trainers and purchasing a trainer. It is that time of the year where many cyclists need to move their training indoors due to weather or lack of daylight to train in.
This week, we’re talking chickpeas. We’re seasoning them (with real spices and not monosodium glutamate, right corn nuts?), oiling them, lime-juicing them, and roasting them. The whole prep process takes 5 minutes. Then, just stick ’em in the oven…simple as that.
By now many of you have read or heard that I offer wide range coaching services and products for adult men and women. I am privileged to coach Recreational Cyclists, Event Cyclists and Competitive, Road Racers, Mountain Bikers, Triathletes and Duathletes. Many of these individuals start by calling me and asking what it is I do as a coach and how it may benefit them as athletes.
Welcome to our first Bench Talk podcast. We are going to go ahead and jump into the deep end and start with our first subject rather than an introduction to the show. Coach Rob is going to talk about Selecting the Right Aero Helmet. Coach Rob goes into great detail on the pros and cons of the various styles aero helmets.
Welcome to the first edition of Training Nutrition Tuesdays on the Endurance Quick Cast!
This week Coach Kelli from Apex Nutrition is going to share with us her Candy Detox Formula for those of us who recently over indulged on Holiday goodies or may in the future.
Improving cadence can be one of the simplest and quickest ways to improve your cycling performance. Lets talk about why fast cadence is important and what you can do to improve your cadence. We spin fast to improve our pedaling efficiency/economy What is meant by efficiency/economy? Won’t pedaling faster make my HR go up? What is an optimal cadence? How ... Read More
Coach Rob is back and pod casting!!!!! I have thought long and hard about producing another show. Producing a Podcast can be a very time consuming process but I felt that there was more to share on the subject of improving the performance of endurance athletes. I love cycling but Positive Performance Coaching is also about training endurance athletes. I ... Read More