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

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 physiology, nutrition, mental toughness, equipment selection, and race tactics. Expect an informative yet lighthearted conversation filled with practical tips to up your performance. Special guests from across the cycling world join to share their hard-earned wisdom.

Whether you're an amateur looking to reach new heights or a coach wanting to refine your craft, The Training Babble Podcast offers a master-class in endurance training. Challenging conventional methods, busting myths, and digging into the latest research, this show equips you with the knowledge to train smarter and unlock your full athletic potential.

Subscribe to the Training Babble Podcast and join our community of passionate off-road cyclists. With tips, stories, and advice from leading figures in gravel and mountain biking, we're here to support your journey to peak performance and beyond. Elevate your off-road cycling experience with us.

Contributors

Host

Coach Dave Schell

Dave Schell is a seasoned coach with over 14 years of experience and a 20-year competitive racing background, this podcast is your ultimate guide to pushing the limits and achieving the extraordinary.

Whether you're aiming to complete your first 100-mile mountain bike race or clinch a championship, "Training Babble" brings you insights, stories, and tips to help you navigate your journey with confidence.

Dave's Credentials:

USAC Level 2 Coach
TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach & Power Certified
Best Bike Split Coach Ambassador
Former Director of Coach Education at TrainingPeaks (2013-2019)

Guests

Guest

Dr. Phil Batterson

Phil Batterson, head physiologist, coach, and founder of Critical Oxygen.

Phil’s mission is to help coaches and athletes harness physiological principles to unlock peak performance.

Throughout his journey, Phil has always sought the best ways to optimize performance. Critical Oxygen represents a distillation of his academic, professional, and personal experiences.

Phil holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Exercise Physiology, where he focused on how muscles, particularly mitochondria, adapt to dietary and exercise interventions. He also has a master’s degree in Biology, with an emphasis on applied physiology and predictors of endurance performance.

Phil’s drive to improve has fueled his deep exploration into the physiological foundations of adaptation to exercise, all in pursuit of maximizing potential across various endeavors. Now, he is excited to share this knowledge with you.

https://www.criticaloxygen.com

Guest appearance on:

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