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FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast
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The official podcast of FasCat Coaching, based in Boulder, CO. Coach Frank "Big Cat" Overton shares his extensive experience as a cycling coach to help you ride faster through training and racing tips, nutrition, and beyond.
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Altitude Training: What, why and how - including if you don't live in the mountains!
More altitude can mean more power... eventually.
Training at altitude - or even just sleeping at altitude - can increase your red blood cell production, which means more oxygen to your muscles and therefore more power output. There are other benefits, and many caveats. And we get into those.
But what about riders who don't live at or near altitude - and who have a high altitude race like Leadville 100 or SBT GRVL coming up? Well, we'll get into that, too.
On today's podcast Coach Frank is joined by Coach Elliott, who falls into that "I live near sea level and I'm doing Leadville in a few weeks" camp. Elliott explains what he's been doing to prepare, and how he is coaching his athletes for Leadville and SBT GRVL.
You might not be able to do nine week at altitude like Tour de France stage winner Victor Campenaerts, but there are things you can do!
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😸 Use CoachCat just like you would a real coach for a fraction of the price without having to wait for them to respond or analyze your data.
💥 Receive CUSTOM fueling recommendations per this podcast
📆 Create a Custom Plan using unlimited training plans
⏰ Instant Data Analysis
💥 Custom Workout Recommendations
🧠 Training Plan Revisions
🚀 Auto FTP Detection
🤓 Plus we have connected your activity and wearable data to our AI Coach (CoachCat) to analyze your training-to-recovery balance.
🥦🥕🥗 And don't forget performance nutrition and weight loss meal plans a la Chef CoachCat. -
What's the best power meter? We've reviewed files from them all!
For 22 years we have analyzed files from every single type of power meter on the market, and as coaches and riders we have used a whole heck of a lot of them ourselves.
Considering buying a power meter? Well, the Big Cat just got a new bike and bought a new power meter, and he went with a brand he had never bought before. Here, we walk you through the five considerations when buying a meter.
Compatibility Trust in the data Drivetrain considerations The type of meter you SHOULDN'T get Price is less and less a consideration as they have all come down (remember SRM’s were $3k og) all are around $400 give or take 50-$100 Give it a listen, and let us know what your experience with power meters has been. We're here to help!
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Try FasCat for Free for the 1st Month ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/47rr7em4 - no credit card is required!
😸 Use CoachCat just like you would a real coach for a fraction of the price without having to wait for them to respond or analyze your data.
💥 Receive CUSTOM fueling recommendations per this podcast
📆 Create a Custom Plan using unlimited training plans
⏰ Instant Data Analysis
💥 Custom Workout Recommendations
🧠 Training Plan Revisions
🚀 Auto FTP Detection
🤓 Plus we have connected your activity and wearable data to our AI Coach (CoachCat) to analyze your training-to-recovery balance.
🥦🥕🥗 And don't forget performance nutrition and weight loss meal plans a la Chef CoachCat.
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Live! Special edition podcast with your training questions answered
We're always game for trying something new here at FasCat, and this week we did a live session on YouTube where we took your questions while recording this podcast.
We answer things like:
Does the FasCat app work with sports besides cycling? How can I know if I can trust auto-detected FTP increases? Who answers user questions inside the FasCat app? When is the Zwift integration coming? How can I best do my specific workouts outside? Why is erg mode bad for intervals inside? When doing a Zone 2 ride, is it okay to pedal in other zones to get over hills and things? And much more!
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Try FasCat for Free for the 1st Month ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/47rr7em4 - no credit card is required!
😸 Use CoachCat just like you would a real coach for a fraction of the price without having to wait for them to respond or analyze your data.
💥 Receive CUSTOM fueling recommendations per this podcast
📆 Create a Custom Plan using unlimited training plans
⏰ Instant Data Analysis
💥 Custom Workout Recommendations
🧠 Training Plan Revisions
🚀 Auto FTP Detection
🤓 Plus we have connected your activity and wearable data to our AI Coach (CoachCat) to analyze your training-to-recovery balance.
🥦🥕🥗 And don't forget performance nutrition and weight loss meal plans a la Chef CoachCat. -
Six Aspects of Gravel Training to Implement Now
It's the summer of gravel, and we've got some proven techniques for you to step up your gravel game starting now.
On this podcast, Coaches Frank Justin break down six aspects of gravel training you can use now:
mindset gravel specificity workouts for gravel simulation rides gravel training plans nutrition Fresh back from the Belgian Waffle Ride, we are surfing the highs (and the lows!) of gravel racing with you.
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Try FasCat for Free for the 1st Month ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/47rr7em4 - no credit card is required!
😸 Use CoachCat just like you would a real coach for a fraction of the price without having to wait for them to respond or analyze your data.
💥 Receive CUSTOM fueling recommendations per this podcast
📆 Create a Custom Plan using unlimited training plans
⏰ Instant Data Analysis
💥 Custom Workout Recommendations
🧠 Training Plan Revisions
🚀 Auto FTP Detection
🤓 Plus we have connected your activity and wearable data to our AI Coach (CoachCat) to analyze your training-to-recovery balance.
🥦🥕🥗 And don't forget performance nutrition and weight loss meal plans a la Chef CoachCat. -
Get faster all summer with our heat acclimation protocol
Riding in the heat of summer can be hard, but why exactly is that, and how can you train your body to perform better? In this podcast, Coaches Ricky Arnopol and Andrew Giniat explain:
heat acclimation for cycling what happens to the body when it's hot the heat acclimations that occur with the proper training the performance benefits of heat acclimation methods for accclimation and some practical actions you can take now to better equip yourself In addition to working with athletes all over, Ricky and Andrew are both racing professionally now, and have plenty of experience training and racing in brutal heat.
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Try FasCat for Free for the 1st Month ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/47rr7em4 - no credit card is required!
😸 Use CoachCat just like you would a real coach for a fraction of the price without having to wait for them to respond or analyze your data.
💥 Receive CUSTOM fueling recommendations per this podcast
📆 Create a Custom Plan using unlimited training plans
⏰ Instant Data Analysis
💥 Custom Workout Recommendations
🧠 Training Plan Revisions
🚀 Auto FTP Detection
🤓 Plus we have connected your activity and wearable data to our AI Coach (CoachCat) to analyze your training-to-recovery balance.
🥦🥕🥗 And don't forget performance nutrition and weight loss meal plans a la Chef CoachCat. -
Dad Watts! How to train as a busy parent + shout outs to our dads
As a father to five, Coach Jake knows a thing or two about earning and keeping those Dad Watts.
On this podcast, he and dad-to-be Coach Christian talk about various strategies for taking care of your family and training when time allows. They discuss how to maximize the benefit from those precious hours on the bike.
We also give a few shouts outs to our own fathers. Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!
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Try FasCat for Free for the 1st Month ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/47rr7em4 - no credit card is required!
😸 Use CoachCat just like you would a real coach for a fraction of the price without having to wait for them to respond or analyze your data.
💥 Receive CUSTOM fueling recommendations per this podcast
📆 Create a Custom Plan using unlimited training plans
⏰ Instant Data Analysis
💥 Custom Workout Recommendations
🧠 Training Plan Revisions
🚀 Auto FTP Detection
🤓 Plus we have connected your activity and wearable data to our AI Coach (CoachCat) to analyze your training-to-recovery balance.
🥦🥕🥗 And don't forget performance nutrition and weight loss meal plans a la Chef CoachCat.
Customer Reviews
Essential Listening: 5 Ways to be a Better Cyclist
I’m a long time listener and just finished this episode with Fascat coach Justin Bowes. What I loved is Justin’s emphasis on the “soft skills” needed to get the most from the hard physical work we do on the bike. It’s not just about watts; it’s really about building a complete athlete with things like focus, preparedness and positive thinking. I was left with the impression that these lessons are not just for cyclists, they are universal. Thanks Fascat and Coach Justin!
Just listening makes you….
Feel Faster! This is a great pod for learning about training and getting faster. Coach Frank- and all the coaches- are the real deal and cut through the noise to give you realistic, actionable coaching advice. You’ll love this pod and may even love more their optimize app, training plans, and unbelievable support!
I started with one of their base plans in December and I’m riding much faster now that we are in season. Moving from base to race to dial things up a bit more. It works. Not too hot… not too cold…. Just right.
Good content
Appreciate sharing tips and tricks.