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Endurance Quick Cast
by Positive Performance Coaching
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.
Episodes
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Running Tech Guide
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…
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Sports Nutrition Foundational Information
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...
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Power meter standards and what’s new in power meter tech
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…
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What it takes to participate in group training effectively
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.
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Is Electronic Shifting Worth The Extra Money
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.
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Winter Athlete Q an A
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…
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What endurance athletes don’t know about protein could hurt them
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.
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Travel plans can wreck or improve fitness – What an athlete needs to know
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…
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Improving Time To Exhaustion
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.
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The Feed – Our New Co-host shares what you need to know about Keto
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…
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Bench Talk – Joe and Rob cover all things wheels
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...
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The Feed – The good the bad and the ugly on fats
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!
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The muscle you aren’t using is costing you the win!
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...
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Bench Talk – Our new co-host shares how to make your bike feel great again!
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...
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The Basics of Power Meter Tech and Who Makes it
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...
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How to Survive Your New Year Resolutions
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...
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2017 Endurance QuickCast Wrap Up
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...
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Josh and Rob review the 2017 Power Meter market and add some predictions
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…
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Summarizing the season to end the woulda’, coulda’, shouldas’
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…
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Our new co-host and a review of Eurobike and Interbike 2017
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...
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Interview with the best selling author Peter Shankman – Faster Than Normal
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...
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What parents need to know about coaching juniors
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....
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Conquering the hills on your run
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…
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Beginner runner guidance
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...
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Wheel upgrade considerations
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...
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The Feed – What it means to eat clean as an athlete
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!
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Is cold water immersion hurting or helping athletes recover
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...
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Breaking Through Plateaus
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...
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Disaster strikes the studio and Coach Rob gets interviewed
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...
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Surviving The Silly Season
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.…
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What beginner cyclists often get wrong
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...
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A guest talks multi-day racing and the coach athlete relationship
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.
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Making a comeback
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...
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Bench Talk – Lighting up your run or ride
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.
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Dream Big or Burnout?
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…
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High Intensity Interval Training Will it Help or Hurt Your Performance?
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...
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The Feed – Carbohydrates are the foundation to success
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...
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It’s time to stop self-coaching and start WINNING!
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…
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100th Endurance QuickCast And It’s All About Centuries + A FREE Giveaway
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!
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Building the habits necessary for success
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
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Capturing a PR the Easiest way Possible
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!
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The Feed – Make BIG Gains by Supplementing With Creatine
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...
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Bench Talk – All About Action Cameras
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...
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Developing Flow State for Extreme Gains in Athletic Performance
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!
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Hard Earned Duathlon Guidance, Tips and Tricks
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…
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Fatigue guidance
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.
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Bench Talk – How a clean bike will make you faster
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!
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Getting Sponsored
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.
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Spring 2017 Athlete Q&A With Coach Kelli and Coach Rob
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...
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When Will I Get Faster?
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!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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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.
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