The Second Echelon

Williams Racing Academy
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The Second Echelon is the Flagship Podcast of the Williams Racing Academy. Hosts Noah and Christian Williams discuss training, coaching, tactics, nutrition, going pro, holistic athleticism, stoicism, stories, experiences, secrets, and everything they wish everyone else already knew. Welcome to the table. WRA1999.com

  1. 02/21/2023

    #161 Applying Threshold

    What is Threshold? What is FTP? What is the difference, and how does it impact your training and racing? - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by... - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com - MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout) yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/ - Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com -- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium Hydrate with LMNT off the bike! https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt - Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/ - Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com Support the show

    1h 9m

  2. 02/10/2023

    #160 Race Weight 101

    Want to lose a few pounds? This episode is for you! - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by... - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com - MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout) yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/ - Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com - LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium Hydrate with LMNT off the bike! https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt - Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/ - Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com Support the show

    1h 21m

  3. 02/01/2023

    #159 Life Behind Bars

    Noah and Conor discuss how the best athletes maintain a healthy relationship with their training regimen, the balance between structure and freedom, and draw on words of wisdom from Christian's blog! - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by... - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com - MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout) yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/ - Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com -- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium Hydrate with LMNT off the bike! https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt - Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/ - Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com Support the show

    1h 13m

  4. 01/27/2023

    #158 Race Ready

    Noah and Conor share strategies to optimize focus, hydration, nutrition, warmup, staging, and more in the 48hr leading up to the start of your next event! - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by... - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com - MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout) yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/ - Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com -- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium Hydrate with LMNT off the bike! https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt - Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/ - Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com Support the show

    1h 7m

  5. 01/17/2023

    X-Factors: Remastered

    X-Factors are the qualities and habits that predispose an athlete to elite level performance on the bike! The original two-part X-Factors series helped put The Second Echelon on the map over 5 years ago, and it's time for an important review! Saddle up, clip in, and get ready for free speed- this is X-Factors Part 1 & 2 combined and streamlined! - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com - MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout) yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/ - Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com  - Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/ - Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com - LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium Hydrate with LMNT off the bike! https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt Support the show

    2h 53m

  6. 01/05/2023

    #157 Stage Racing 101

    Noah and Conor discuss common mistakes to avoid and winning strategies to utilize at your first/next stage race! Topics include fitness, recovery, nutrition, and strategy! - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by... - Williams Racing Academy - Start your FREE TRIAL today! 2 Weeks, no commitment- limited spots available, offer ends January 31 (Code APEX) - book your consultation today  www.williamsracingacademy.com - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com - MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout) yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/ -- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium Hydrate with LMNT off the bike! https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt - Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/ - Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com Support the show

    1h 9m

  7. 12/21/2022

    #156 Bike Cheque 2: Hot Takes

    Picking up right where #155 left off, Noah and Conor discuss fads and trends in the performance equipment space like dropper posts and aero helmets, and bring you up to speed on tires, top accessory picks, and more! Topics Include: Recommended Tire Width (Road, MTB, Gravel) Tire Pressures & Characteristics (Road, MTB, Gravel) Tubeless Tires (for Road?) Dropper Posts (for Road & Gravel?) Spare Equipment Minimums Handlebar, Stem, and Seatpost Materials & Characteristics Aero Handlebars Aero Helmets Aero Socks & Shoe Covers Ceramic Bearings Oversized Pulley Wheels Lighting Recommendations Frame & Handlebar Bags Future Predictions - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com - MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout) yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/ - Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com -- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium Hydrate with LMNT off the bike! https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt - Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/ - Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com Support the show

    1h 16m

  8. 12/16/2022

    #155 Bike Cheque

    Are you ready to build your next race machine? Considering making an upgrade to the trusty steed? Curious about dipping your toes into a new discipline, but don't know where to start with your bike purchase?  Noah and Conor provide buyers guidance and delve into the evolution  of performance, features, and characteristics of framesets, wheels, and groupsets for Road, MTB, Gravel, Track, and Time Trial!  Clip in and take a spin with this episode to make sure you get exactly what you want and need with your next purchase! Topics Include... Frame Materials Frame Shapes & Attributes Road & Mountain Bike Capability/Features Gravel Bikes & Full Suspension Aero Optimization for Road, TT, and Track The Four Grades of MTB Wheel Widths Wheel Aerodynamics Dura Ace vs Ultegra vs 105 Shimano vs SRAM And More! - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by... - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com - MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout) yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/ - Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com  - Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/ - Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com - LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium Hydrate with LMNT off the bike! https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt Support the show

    1h 29m
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The Second Echelon is the Flagship Podcast of the Williams Racing Academy. Hosts Noah and Christian Williams discuss training, coaching, tactics, nutrition, going pro, holistic athleticism, stoicism, stories, experiences, secrets, and everything they wish everyone else already knew. Welcome to the table. WRA1999.com

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  • Creator
    Williams Racing Academy
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Second Echelon
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    The Second Echelon