Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling
Dave Schell
81 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell speaks with coach Simon Kessler about the complexities of the off-season for cyclists. They discuss the importance of mental resets, the need for tailored off-season plans based on individual athlete needs, and the significance of setting both process and outcome goals. Kessler shares insights from his extensive coaching experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency, managing burnout, and the role ...
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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell speaks with coach Simon Kessler about the complexities of the off-season for cyclists. They discuss the importance of mental resets, the need for tailored off-season plans based on individual athlete needs, and the significance of setting both process and outcome goals. Kessler shares insights from his extensive coaching experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency, managing burnout, and the role ...
Finding Balance: Practical Training Over Perfection
Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling
1 hour 4 minutes
3 months ago
Finding Balance: Practical Training Over Perfection
Send us a text Summary In this episode, Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson discuss the concept of hyperoptimization in training, exploring its implications and dangers. They emphasize the importance of consistency, practicality, and focusing on fundamental training principles rather than chasing quick fixes or trendy methods. The conversation highlights the psychological impacts of hyperoptimization, the significance of research in training, and the need for skepticism towards new trends. Ult...
Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling
Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell speaks with coach Simon Kessler about the complexities of the off-season for cyclists. They discuss the importance of mental resets, the need for tailored off-season plans based on individual athlete needs, and the significance of setting both process and outcome goals. Kessler shares insights from his extensive coaching experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency, managing burnout, and the role ...
