Performance Advantage Podcast

There is so much information about exercise on the internet - and a lot of it is WRONG! We think that in sports, this information is shared with the best of intentions, so we talk over some of the pitfalls and potential safeguards to make sure we are getting the right stuff to be our better selves. Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Not every day is going to be a gold medal, but there are still plenty of things to learn. here we pick apart Will's failed ultramarathon when he had to be carried off the course with 5km to go!  Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Once you've done your FTP test, you can set your zones and properly analyze training. In this final part of Power Meters 101, we talk about what zones are and how to set them , and work through the best way to train and race with our power meters. Listen to 53 | Training Zones: Science Simplicity and Effectiveness HERE Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

In part 2 of 3, we talk about what FTP is and what it really means for you. How can a steady-state test be important for HARD racing? Let's deep dive into that and get you rolling with power data you can collect on every ride! Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Anyone who rides should check this out! So you know a power meter is the best way to train, but which device should you buy? In this first of a 3-part series, we go over what power actually is, what it means for you and your bike, and the first things to do once you have a power meter on your bike. Included is the science of how different power meters get to the same number. Link to the research study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19346182.2015.1108979 (Contact us for PDF version) Make sure to subscribe to get parts 2 and 3 as soon as they're released! Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube  Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram  Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram  Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube  Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube  Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2  Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Running power is quickly becoming the new way to train and improve in running. Currently, runners are relying on GPS - a measurement from space - and heart rate, the dial-up broadband of training metrics. Both pace and heart rate serve their purpose as useful metrics, but when GPS signal is poor, or you’re HR isn’t reading correctly, you’re left guessing. In this episode, Dr Will talks about how running power has evolved, what your “power” number represents and how you can get set-up to use running power to train and race more effectively. Three Main Takeaways Get a power meter and start using it Complete the Willo Test (1km & 5km all out) to determine your critical power Look into your Form Power & Form Power Ratio (FPR or FP%) Learn more about running power in our Running with Power Masterclass Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

American enduro racers will see less of factory rider, Seamus Powell in 2021. In this episode, the 5x USA National Champion opens up about the struggles of racing professionally, how COVID impacted his 2020 season and why he has decided to walk away from a salary and factory ride. Find out more about Seamus' new career and how he will approach MTB riding in 2021.  Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube  Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram  Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram  Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube  Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube  Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2  Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Besides working as a mechanic for the Norco Factory team, Dr Kirkwood is also a leading MTB researcher at Edinburgh Napier University focused on understanding vibrations during riding. In this episode we discuss why MTB is potentially dangerous, how the bike-rider system can function optimally, and how data is used at the World Cup Downhill races (spoiler: it's not!) Follow along with Lewis here: https://www.instagram.com/lewis_kirkwood/?hl=en ------ Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube  Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram  Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram  Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube  Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube  Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2  Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

The heat shows no mercy, and that was particularly true for Dr Will's 24hr "race". Back in June, Matt and Will did an episode (59) going over Matt's experiences in 24hr MTB racing and what Will could expect come race. Over the next 5 months from June until race day Will implemented as much of his sports science knowledge as he could to prepare for the demands of running for 24hrs (more details on Will's YouTube). HOWEVER, Will neglected one key variable in his preparation, the heat. Unfortunately for Will, race day ended up being a hot day with no clouds or wind. As you'll hear in this discussion, Will made some tactical errors in the moment that lead to him passing out with heatstroke. Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV ------ Sign-up for the Endurance Training: Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/mtbphd Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/mtbphd

Kevin Van Hoovels had a quiet but sharp rise to the top in XCO MTB racing. Kevin represented Belgium at the 2012 Olympics in London and had a career-best finish at the World Championship in 10th. Now focused on coaching other riders, Kevin talks to us about science, study, what it takes to be a pro and why he had to leave his PhD to focus on training. Kevin's advice for aspiring pro riders cannot be ignored. Follow along with Kevin here: https://twitter.com/kevinvanhoovels?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/kevinvanhoovels/ ------ Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube  Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram  Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram  Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube  Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube  Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2  Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a powerful but often misused tool.  Dr's Will and Matt are big proponents of "train easy, get fast" and HIIT training is very counter to that. It makes for a great discussion on this week's episode.  Dr Paul Laursen is the CEO and co-founder of both HIIT Science. He was formerly lead physiologist for High Performance Sport New Zealand for the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Dr Paul has been an Adjunct Professor of Exercise Physiology at Auckland University of Technology since 2009, publishing over 140 refereed manuscripts, with more than 12000 citations. Dr Paul coaches some of the world’s best triathletes and is an advisor to many individuals and teams. Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Fatigue is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by athletes and patients. Dr Guillaume Millet, French native and lifelong ultra-athlete and fatigue researcher, studies extreme sports (ultra-endurance or hypoxia) as a model to explore the limits of human adaptive responses.  Gui, as he is commonly known, has developed the flush model. The flush model has the following four components: (i) the ball-cock (or buoy), which can be compared with the rate of perceived exertion, and can increase or decrease based on (ii) the filling rate and (iii) the water evacuated through the waste pipe, and (iv) a security reserve that allows the subject to prevent physiological damage. We delve into the science of fatigue and how Gui's flush model can help us become better racers. Gui's website www.kinesiologui.com, Twitter and Flush Model Research Article  Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 50% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter ------ MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the international race season was postponed until now. It has been over 400 days since the conclusion of last season, and athletes have been thrown for a loop worldwide. Now that racing is back, there has been a changing of the guard, with new racers at the front of the London Marathon and at the UCI MTB World Cup. Matt and Will discuss how changes in training approach may be affecting results, and they make predictions for the remainder of the races and World Championships. Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 50% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter ------ MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Pacing in endurance sport (>2min) is one of the most essential aspects of performance. Regardless of your ability, if you start the race beyond your level of fitness you will slow down at the end. The severity of how much you slow down (blow up) will depend on the race duration and how far beyond your ability you went at the start. It shouldn't come as a surprise that the longer your event is, the more important pacing is. In an ultramarathon or Enduro MTB, your potential to overpace at the beginning is high and the consequences can be drastic. Understandably, when you begin your A-race, you are fresh and ready to go, which makes the initial phase (or stage) feel that much easier. However, going out even slightly too hard can have you losing minutes by the end. In the case of an ultramarathon or ironman, if you have to resort to walking, you can lose anywhere from 6–10 min per kilometre. In an MTB race, a lack of concentration could have you over the bars and not moving at all! By slowing down by a few Watts or 30 s–1 min per kilometre at the start, you may be able to avoid your drastic demise. We talk about the science of pacing and how you can pace yourself to perfection. ------ Dr Will O'Connor and Dr Matt Miller (A.K.A MTB PhD) are sports scientists who work with a plethora of endurance athletes from professionals to amateurs. They talk about common issues athletes encounter during endurance training and how to avoid or remedy them with the help of sports science. MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Ever wondered why you feel light-headed when you stand up too quick? Dr Blake Perry is an integrative human physiologist and elite downhill mountain biker specialising in cerebral blood flow regulation. Dr Perry explains the light-headed phenomenon and how the physiology of the brain and the body work together and against each other when we exercise. ------ GET 50% OFF THE MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Radix Nutrition are changing the food industry with their high quality and fully nutritious freeze-dried meals. Mike Rudling, co-founder of Radix, tells us about his amazing journey from elite swimmer to professional cyclist to being on the cutting edge of the nutrition industry. Mike's same skills and dedication that led him to the top of his sport are now helping him lead the way as an entrepreneur. We talk about sport, the future of food, and how it all ties together to get the most out of ourselves. https://www.radixnutrition.com/ ------ MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

We are back, and wow, do we have some stories for you! We were both involved in the Length of NZ Triathlon project (www.lengthofnz.com) with pro triathlete Kieran McPherson. Kieran had the ambitious goal of completing a triathlon every day for 14 days to traverse the length of New Zealand. Unfortunately, due to "that virus" we had to stop on day 10. What we learned during the trip was invaluable and we'll share with you what exactly went on behind the scenes. Also in the show, Dr Will's new ketosis diet, and Matt's back riding 20 hrs a week 😯. ------ MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Blood lactate accumulation, muscular acidosis and the lactate threshold are buzzwords surrounded by mystique in sports. But doesn’t have to be confusing! We break down the science of what is happening in the muscle and in the blood so you have a clear understanding to perform better. ------ Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Dr Kim Hebert-Losier is leading the research into Nike's innovative vaporfly 4% and subsequent next % running shoes used to break the sub-2-hour marathon. We discuss what the shoe actually does and it's claimed benefits, and use evidence to discuss whether these will actually help you run faster. ------ Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

A wise racer once said, "enjoy every win--they don't happen that much." This couldn't be more true. The reality of racing though is that most of us will never win a race. But does this really mean we aren't a good athlete? And if we do happen to win, are we a great athlete? Matt shares his thoughts from his win last weekend. Also on this week's show, we get back to our normal segments, discussing Will's crazy training, the BrakeAce press release covered by Pinkbike and GMBN, and the possibility of a virtual TdF in TWISTWTA. ------ MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Dr Will enters the New Zealand 24hr championships for running live on air! We breakdown what Will is going to need to consider to ensure optimal performance on race day. The goal is a MINIMUM of 200km, and did we mention it's around an athletics track, that's 500 laps!!! We reap our races from over the weekend, along with a general discussion of how training has been going. ------ MASTERCLASS (Save $150 until July 1st): Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Jay Barrett is a mental skills coach working with top athletes and corporate leaders. Today Jay talks about how we can equip ourselves with the mental skills necessary to deal with a changing schedule--whether it is in racing, training, or life. With races opening up in NZ, we discuss the pros/cons of losing sight of goals and how to save ourselves...from ourselves! ------ Learn more about Jay: https://www.barrettconsultants.com/ MASTERCLASS (Save $150): Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/  Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Get FREE MTB Training Plans https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Learn how the pros build a training plan. Steve is the athlete we all know and love. Steve is in his 40s, has limited time, loves to thrash himself and is always keen to head out with the boys. Steve has come to us wanting a training plan for two upcoming races. Steve has entered an enduro MTB comp and a trail half marathon, one week apart!! Drs Matt and Will discuss how they would write a six week training plan for Steve using TrainingPeaks software. Get the training plan for $15 (50% off) use the code "PAPodcast". https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/trainingplan Watch the video https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/stevesplan Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Mikki Willden Ph.D is a world renown expert in sports nutrition. We talked to Mikki about how female athletes differ from each other as much as they differ from their male counterparts. Mikki talks us through the fundamentals of female athlete nutrition including recommendations for women going through perimenopause and menopause. We also discussed carbohydrate recommendations (low and high) as well as protein requirements.  Follow Mikki on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition Get a meal plan from Mikki on her website http://www.mikkiwilliden.com Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Performing well throughout the season means you need to be motivated at all the right times. But how can you avoid a dip in motivation at the wrong time? And how can you deal with any planned or unplanned downtime? Will and Matt talk about their 10 tips for dealing with the inevitable break. Check out or new website::: www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com

Dr Will has had to admit he's overtrained himself. This week, Matt and Will dicuss overtraining while figuring out where Will went wrong. Overtraining is a blanket term that describes an athletes training state in which stress has occurred without adequate rest. Acute overtraining can be remedied with a few days on the couch, whereas chronic overtraining can take months and sometimes even years to fully recover. Sorry about Will's audio, windows changed his default mic 😭. Check out or new website www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com  Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Training zones are a useful tool for prescribing training and intensity. When coaches build workouts and plans, training zones make prescription and analysis of training simple and effective. However, many athletes are unsure of what each training zone means, how it should feel, and what it's trying to achieve. Will and Matt talk through the science behind zone training,  what each zone represents physiologically and their purposes within a training plan. Also in the show, Will talks through his new addiction to Zwift and Matt admits to being a superficial strava rider. Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Dr Steve was an elite Australian road cyclist turned top international exercise physiologist. In 2017, he developed multiple myeloma which totally changed his life. Steve describes what it was like training through cancer treatment and how the system falls short in exercise recommendations. Join us for this intimate look Go look at our ** NEW Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Ella Harris is a 21yr/o Kiwi pro rider for CANYON//SRAM Racing. Ella won the 2018 Zwift Academy competition in 2018 which scored her a contract with CANYON//SRAM Racing. Through some standout performances in 2019, Ella was offered another contract with the team for 2020.  We talk to Ella about her background in cycling, what it's like to be known as "that zwift rider", and what her season looks like now. Great article on Ella http://lessonsinbadassery.com/ella-harris-zwift-academy-winner-canyonsram-rider/ Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Jono is a world leading expert on suspension tuning for mountain bike riders of New Zealand and beyond. We learn what suspension is supposed to be doing and how we can improve our ride to save energy. Will and Matt catch up on their training and software developments. Jono gives away a Vorsprung Luftkappe to one lucky rider!!! Follow Jono on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuspensionlab/?hl=en Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Do you need training motivation or help with your productivity? As experienced working from homers, Matt and Will share their tips and experiences on how you can manage your training and time whilst be based at home. Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

An informative and insightful chat with Dr Emma O'Connor (Crum). Emma is a Kiwi athlete who spent five years racing her bike in Europe before starting a career in academics and recently becoming a Mum. Emma talks openly about her experiences racing as a "pro" cyclist in Europe as well as sharing some amazing race stories. Emma tells us what it's like to train for endurance sports while pregnant and her new MTB goals post-pregnancy. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

The marathon is the most iconic distance event in running, and this week Dr Will takes you through his top tips for training for a marathon including the dos and don'ts of pacing, nutrition and shoes.  The boys talk through the impacts of COVID-19 on the sporting world and the probability that the Olympics will be cancelled. Thank you to Fernglen Farms for sponsoring the show. Check out their amazing sheep milk products @ http://fernglenfarm.co.nz/ And the winner for the 12 box of sheep milk is Suzzane Oliver! Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's new YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

XC racers need to be fit, skilled and able to dig deep. Matt and Will discuss some of the common mistakes riders make when training and racing and take a unique spin on how to approach your own program. As a podcast listener, you get access to all training plans on SmartMTBTraining.com for only 9.99/month www.smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Thank you to Fernglen Farms for sponsoring the show. Check out their amazing sheep milk products @ http://fernglenfarm.co.nz/  If you share this podcast on social you'll be in with a chance to win a box of flavoured sheep milk!! (Prize is drawn 4th May 2020) Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Do you need carbohydrate for optimal endurance performance? YES. Do endurance athletes need carbohydrate all of the time? NO. There are numerous nuances and caveats that need to be considered when talking about "Low Carb and Endurance Performance". Dr Will O'Connor spent 5 years researching the biochemical and physiological response of men AND women to chronic low and high carbohydrate diets. To say either a high or low carbohydrate "diet" is the correct diet for endurance athletes ignores past and present scientific findings as well as context. In this episode, Dr Will breakdowns down the underlying science of carbohydrate restriction, it's effects on fat and carbohydrate metabolism, and the consequences for endurance athletes. NEW shop sponsor; Mighty MP3 Players. 15% off with code "PAPODCAST". Check them out Dr Will's new YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube ---- Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

The guys look back at their fails and wins over their first year of podcasting and talk about what is to come in the future of the Performance Advantage podcast.  Will reports back on his Tarawera Ultra race.  This Week in Sports That We Talk About; ebike racing,  and cheater running shoes (Nike AlphaFly). Dr Will's new YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube ---- Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Tom Evans is a RebBull sponsored professional ultra runner form Great Britain. Tom is in Rotorua for the 2020 Tarawera Ultramarathon, so we sat down together to discuss training, sponsorship, social media, and the state of trail running. Dr Will updates about his feelings before the biggest trail running race he's ever entered, the Tarawera Ultramarathon. Follow Tom on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomevansultra/?hl=en Follow Tom on Strava https://www.strava.com/pros/26891889 Congrats to Mitch Armstrong on winning the Training Plan! Get in touch via the links below. Dr Will's new YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube ---- Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Good race or bad race, we love to have a few drinks after a big event. As athletes, we have been known to apply our 'all or nothing' approach to alcohol consumption. Dr Matt Barnes is a world renowned expert and pioneer of alcohol in sport research. He talks to us about what alcohol is doing to our bodies and how that relates to exercise performance. Win a training plan by sharing the podcast on your instagram story and tagging @mtb_phd and @drwilloconnor Dr Will's new YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube ---- Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Dr's Matt and Will talk trough how to use a six-step process to get athletes to the start line knowing that their preparation has ticked every box. When an athlete is confident in their preparation, they get to the finish line with a sense of accomplishment knowing that they did all they could during the lead-up and within the event to achieve their best performance. Also in the the show, Dr Matt's brake powermeter secrets, Dr Will wins $200 by finishing 3rd at a half marathon, and releases a new YouTube Channel. Win a training plan by leaving a review for the podcast!! Dr Will's new YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Six steps to a successful trainingplan article https://endurancetraininghub.com/articles/successful-training-plan ---- Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

There are a few small changes you can make to be the best version of yourself this year, and we show you the best things you can buy, eat and do to make it stick. We discuss World Cup rider Jolanda Neff’s injury and why it may have a silver lining, and offer a Strava Premium membership to one lucky member! Congratulations J.M.! Email Steve@endurancetarininghub.com OR message on Instagram or Facebook to claim your prize! ---- Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Robert Stannard rides for pro tour team Mitchelton Scott and happened to grow up in the same town that Matt and Will did their PhD's. In fact, Rob is the son of Dr Steve Stannard who supervised Matt and Will throughout their studies and appeared on episode 25. Rob is 23 y/o and making a name for himself on the world tour as one of the future stars. Listening to Rob speak about how he manages himself to perform at his best is inspirational. Rob leaves no stone unturned on his quest to be the best athlete he can be. Rob was kind enough to give us a signed Mitchelton Scott cycling jersey to giveaway to one lucky listener!!! Congratulations Cameron Mckenzie. Email Steve@endurancetarininghub.com OR message on Instagram or Facebook to claim your prize! ---- Follow Rob on Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/6394625?oq=rob Follow Rob on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robert_stannard/?hl=en Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Strava, social media for endurance athletes. Last week, Matt crashed chasing a Strava KOM (King of the Mountain), and Strava released their annual report, so we thought we'd go through the pros and cons of using Strava. There's no doubt Strava has a lot of great benefits, but the social media side of things can cause athletes to train for others rather than for themselves. Will became a Dad!! Will talks about training and becoming a father in "Will's Training Report". Congratulations V.J from India. Email Steve@endurancetarininghub.com to claim your prize. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

This week we talk about our favorite intervals and the gifts you should and shouldn't buy for the athlete in your life. The brake power meter explores motocross, Will did another crazy run, and we give away a free training consultation worth $199!!! Congratulations J.D. from Smart MTB Training! Email matt@mtbphd.com to claim your prize. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

How much training did you do last week? Most people will answer in terms of time or distance. Unfortunately, time and distance are not the best indicators of training load. We discuss how using training stress score (TSS) on trainingpeaks or Relative Effort on Strava can help you to improve and avoid injury. The international governing body of cycling, the UCI, have announced the “bike olympics” to be held in 2023, Glasgow, Scotland. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Matt updates about presenting at the Oceania Skills Acquisition conference, and Will reports on his training. Prize winner! Congrats to J.C from Endurance Training Hub. Will’s videos mentioned in the show; http://bit.ly/33g0Tch Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Base training is an old-school method for improving endurance performance. Matt and Will discuss whether this is still valid in the current day and if it can help high intensity performance. Alberto Salazar, legendary distance running coach and head of the now dismantled Nike Oregon Project is appealing his 4-year ban for doping violations. We give you an insight into the new school of doping for the world of sports science. This is also the first week for podcast segments and a weekly prize competition for member-listeners. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Pacing in endurance sport is one of the most essential aspects of performance. Regardless of your ability, if you start the race beyond your level of fitness you will slow down at the end. The severity of how much you slow down (blow up) will depend on the race duration and how far beyond your ability you went at the start. We discuss different pacing strategies and how to implement them in your next training session or race. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Carl is a two-time Ultraman winner. Ultraman is a 3-day triathlon consisting of; 10km swim - 140km bike - 281km bike - 84.3km run. Carl started endurance sport late in life and found the longer he went the better he did. Carl recently tried his hand at ultra trail running and won the Taupo 100km in 8hr27min! Carl talks about how he got his start in the sport and how ironman triathlon and ultra trail running compare. Follow Carl on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reado1979/?hl=en Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

History was made this week as Eliud Kipchoge was the first human to ever run a marathon in less than 2 hours. Beyond being just a feat in athletic performance, the sports science behind the performance was also second to none. Will and Matt discuss some of the marginal gains behind the scenes that added up to make this performance possible. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

You’ve spent hours training your body but have you ever taken time to train your mind? Jay Barrett was a professional mountain biker and now works as a mental skills coach. Jay talks to us about applying mental skills to your training and racing to help you to be a faster athlete. Contact Jay Barrett: https://www.jbperformanceservices.co.nz/ Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Will and Matt catch up with New Zealand mountain bike phenom Caleb Bottcher on what it's like as an up-and-coming racer, the rigours of training and life in the junior ranks, and the chaos of competing on the world stage. Will talks about his insecurities as an athlete and Matt is stumped with computer programming.  Visit our new website on PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for a 30% off early bird discount on our newest courses: Running with a Power Meter and Mountain Biking with a Power Meter. https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ ------ Get the whole MASTERCLASS to learn how to use sports science! Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course PA Podcast YouTube: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home

Heart rate training is Will’s favourite way to monitor training intensity. Matt disagrees but concedes heart rate has its place. Using heart rate to help guide your training can be one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to improve your performance. Heart rate gives you an objective insight into your intensity, level of stress and progress. Link to Matt’s article: http://bit.ly/2mkIkDZ Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Harlan Price was a top ultra endurance MTB racer, but even on the simple courses, he felt like his skills helped him win races. After fathering enduro in the eastern USA, he's focused 100% on helping riders gain more skill. Will won his 100km ultramarathon and set a new course record (8hrs 38min). He talks through the race and how it played out. Get in contact with Harlan: https://www.facebook.com/TakeaimCycling/ Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Matt is back from the Eurobike trade show, and he has some stories to tell!  Will has his 100km ultramarathon run this weekend, so the boys discuss tapering and what Will is doing to ensure he turns up fresh on race day. Tapering can be a hard concept for athletes to grasp since it requires you to do less. The key to a good taper is to focus on your race and what is required to race well. Getting to the start line feeling fresh and ready is 100 times better than arriving only to realise you’ve done too much. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/ Will’s Trail Trilogy Gear Video https://youtu.be/4Z0uCdiymQs

I did an experiment to find out if I could run a 2:40 marathon using the run-walk method. Being a sports scientist I broke down the physiology, psychology and mathematics of the run-walk theory to design my own protocol. In this episode, Dr Matt quizzes me on the who, what, where and why of my run-walk system. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

In this episode, we catch up with Dr Steve Stannard, parent of successful athletes, a world-leading sport scientist and coach. Dr Steve is a successful athlete himself, representing Australia. Steve tells us the aspects that can improve a developing athlete’s chances of success from his own experience. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Dr Matt is giving you the very best advice on training for enduro mountain bike events. Enduro mountain biking consists of multiple timed downhill segments that add up to the riders overall time. Not only do riders need to be fast down the hill but they also need to ride from one section to another. When these events are held over two days, this can amount to some very big days on the bike.  Dr Matt teaches us that fitness is more important than speed but skill trumps everything. Also in the show, Will talks about his first running injury in forever and how he’s dealing with it with only four weeks until his 100km race! Dr Matt wins a mountain bike race with the help of some young speedsters. Dr Matt Vs Dr Will Mountain Bike Video https://youtu.be/m5iZ0D5dbi0 Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

 Matt and Will discuss the five fundamentals for creating better athletes; consistency, structure, specificity, guidance and being realistic. The boys review why they had a week off, what Will got up to on his birthday holiday, how Matt missed the start of his MTB race and much more. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

It was amazing to have Evan from Stryd on this episode. Not only is Evan a 2:18 marathon runner but he’s also the man on the ground at Stryd. Stryd are the pioneers of running power meters. During the middle of 2019 Stryd have released some amazing innovations in the running power space and Evan hints there are more still to come!! We chat to Evan about his running, advice for athletes and all things running power. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

How long is long? If you're running an ultramarathon, there's no question that you need to be fit. But is running super long durations every weekend the right approach for you? This week Will and Matt break down the science of the long run.  Matt talks through his realisation that minimalist training doesn't work without previous big volume training.  Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Exercising for a stupid amount of time is the new black, so we thought we’d discuss ultra-endurance. Dr Matt has experience racing 24 hr mountain bike “races”, and gives us the intel on what it’s like riding at 3 am. We argue over the mental and physical component of endurance sports and give you training, nutrition and pacing tips for your next ultra event. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

 Weight or body mass is an important area of endurance sports. But, is it the answer to faster times and improved performances for you? Matt and Will discuss the various factors involved in the weight debate; when should you lose weight, how much weight can you lose, and what are the best ways to go about losing weight. Matt talks through the mathematics of body weight and performance, while Will outlines the key physiological areas that define how you store body fat. MyFitnessPal food diary app. https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Cam Langsford is the founder of TrainingTilt, a revolutionary way for endurance sports coaches to run their remote businesses. TrainingTilt is the platform Will uses to run the Endurance Training Hub. Along with being a bad-ass computer developer, Cam is a sub 10hr Ironman athlete and progressive thinker. We talk to Cam about business, social media, zombie apocalypse, and much more. Find out more about TrainingTilt http://bit.ly/2xivRD2 Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

As preferred airline members, we have international travel dialed. Travelling to races can be a massive hassle, and it can sometimes make or break your race. In this episode, we go over all the different ways you can improve the way you travel to make sure you get to your race with as little stress a possible. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Rob Dallimore is the founder of Foot Traffic Endurance Sports Coaching, an Auckland (NZ) based coaching business. Rob has grown Foot Traffic from a one-man band to a coaching business with seven coaches. We talked to Rob about the business of coaching, regulation, and his advice for endurance athletes. It was a great candid discussion with Rob, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Check out Rob’s website http://bit.ly/2KcvTVv Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Overtraining is far too common in endurance sport. The combination of motivated type-A personalities and ever-increasing event distances makes for a disastrous mix. Will and Matt have both suffered from severe overtraining syndrome and talk through their experiences as well as what you can do to avoid overtraining yourself. The research paper we talked about https://sgsm.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/Zeitschrift/52-2004-1/3-2004-1.pdf The mood test we suggested https://www.brianmac.co.uk/poms.htm Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

The Rotorua boy taking on the world in two forms of mountain biking, enduro and X-Country Olympic (XCO). Sam shares his unique views on training without a coach. Sam also tells us about how he got his start in mountain biking and how he used to train 3hrs before school! Follow Sam on Instagram http://bit.ly/2JRYu1D Read Sam's Blog https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/blogs/news Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Could you be racing faster? If you're taking on too much carbohydrate or you're not taking on enough, you could be missing out of performance gains. We talk through the 5Ws (who, what, when, where, why) of carbohydrate and endurance exercise. Go look at our **NEW Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Seamus Powell shares some never heard before insights into the world of professional mountain biking. Seamus has ridden for the Gaint Factory Mountain Bike Team and the KHS Factory Mountain Bike Team before becoming a privately supported rider in 2019. Seamus grew up with Dr Matt and is part of the super successful MTB PhD squad. Follow Seamus on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Wpouop Go look at our **NEW Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

What should you buy to get the most out of your training? We go over three price levels; $500+, $250, $50, and give our recommendations for the best bang for the buck training gear. Go look at our **NEW Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Dr Will talks through how running with a power meter can improve your running. Running power meters offer an objective measure of effort without the error of GPS signal or variance of terrain. Running power meters also provide insightful metrics which show the runner areas they need to improve. Read Will's running with power blog: http://bit.ly/2IDn0DP Stryd Running Power Meter: http://bit.ly/2IFMOzf Go look at our **NEW Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Dr Matt Miller (aka MTB PhD) finally releases some intel behind the worlds first brake power meter. The brake power was invented by Dr Matt during his PhD and has been kept secret due to international patent law and ongoing negotiations. This podcast will be the first time Matt has spoken publicly about how the brake power meter works and how you can use it to become a better mountain biker!! This was released before details of the BrakeAce analysis software. Learn more about the BrakeAce software: https://brakeace.com Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

How do you know when it’s time to get a coach? Is coaching going to be right for you, and do you know what type of coaching you want? On this episode, we discuss the world of endurance sports coaching and what options are out there for athletes. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

After a somewhat challenging run in the weekend, Will was admitted to hospital for gastro, dehydration and heat illness. He tells the story on how all that transpired, before getting into an interview with professional off-road triathlete Kieran McPherson. Kieran talks about his rise from age-grouper to one of the best off-road triathletes in the world. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Do we need to eat before training? Will and Matt discuss training in the fasted state. The main takeaway is that it works for men but not for women. Will talks over his training for his upcoming marathon in which he hopes to go close to 2hrs30min, and boys discuss the results of their elite athletes over the weekend from events around the world. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

If you thought mountain biking was all fast starts and going hard you may be looking at it the wrong way. Dr Matt Miller (aka MTB PhD) talks through the dos and don'ts of XC mountain biking training. Dr Matt also teaches us the qualification process for getting on the UCI World Cup circuit.  Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

On this episode, the boys are talking training for triathlon. Matt and Will both talk through their first triathlon stories. Matt's experience involves a rescue, a first off the bike and saggy bib shorts. Dr Will uses his own experience from Elite triathlon and coaching one of the world's top X-Terra athletes. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/ A great swimming resource; www.swimsmooth.com Read about the triathlon kick impact test here; www.pacoaching.tv/blogs

Matt has done a vast amount of scientific research on power meters and has been training with a power meter since 2008. Will and Matt talk about cycling power meters. Matt runs us through his research on which ones are best and how to use yours to best effect.  Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Dr Will is an expert in this area. Today he shares his knowledge gained from working with athletes on different diets, trying low-carb long and short-term, and his PhD Thesis, ' Metabolic Flexibility and Endurance Performance' which centres on carbohydrate intakes for men and women.  Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/

Cross-training can be a good addition to endurance training, but is it right for you? Will and Matt talk through how they incorporate cross-training with professional and amateur athletes.  Matt tells Will that strength training is more than just 'gym' work, while Will stumps Matt on how effective it can be for cycling. Go look at our ** Website and eLearning Course** https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/ Follow Dr Matt on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GqPs9s Follow Dr Will on Instagram https://link.drwillo.com/instagram Dr Will's YouTube channel https://link.drwillo.com/youtube Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV Sign-up for the Endurance Training Hub http://bit.ly/2UJeqXf Getting coaching with Dr Will http://bit.ly/31Ei5s2 Sign-up for Smart MTB Training https://smartmtbtraining.com/mtb-training Getting coaching with Dr Matt https://mtbphd.com/