Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling
Unlock your endurance potential. The Training Babble Podcast takes a deep dive into the strategy and science behind training for off-road cycling and gravel racing. Host Dave Schell brings over 20 years of coaching and racing experience, including as former Director of Education at TrainingPeaks.
Each episode features interviews with experts and insiders to inform your training on topics like physiology, nutrition, mental toughness, equipment selection, and race tactics. Expect an informative yet lighthearted conversation filled with practical tips to up your performance. Special guests from across the cycling world join to share their hard-earned wisdom.
Whether you're an amateur looking to reach new heights or a coach wanting to refine your craft, The Training Babble Podcast offers a master-class in endurance training. Challenging conventional methods, busting myths, and digging into the latest research, this show equips you with the knowledge to train smarter and unlock your full athletic potential.
Subscribe to the Training Babble Podcast and join our community of passionate off-road cyclists. With tips, stories, and advice from leading figures in gravel and mountain biking, we're here to support your journey to peak performance and beyond. Elevate your off-road cycling experience with us.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 78
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Pre Leadville 100 Team Call with Kaizen Endurance
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In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast you get to be a fly on the wall and listen in on our team meeting in prep for the Leadville 100. This conversation provides an in-…
Finding Balance: Practical Training Over Perfection
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In this episode, Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson discuss the concept of hyperoptimization in training, exploring its implications and dangers. They emphasize the importance of…
Training Truths we Wish More Athletes Would Embrace
In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and guest Matti Rowe dig into the complexities of cycling, racing, and coaching. They discuss Matti's recent experience …
"Will this make me Faster or Slower?" The mindset for achieving great things with Lea Davison
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In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and guest Leah Davison discuss the challenges and sacrifices involved in pursuing athletic excellence, particular…
We Are What We Repeatedly Do: The Importance of Specificity, The S.A.I.D. Principle
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In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, hosts Dave Schell and Matti discuss the said principle of training, emphasizing the importance of specificity in fitness as athlet…
Be Here Now: Let Go of the Past, Forget about the Future, Perform Your Best
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In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, hosts Dave Schell and Matti Rowe delve into the complexities of athlete mindset, focusing on time orientation, the burden of past …
You Should NOT Hire a Coach...
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In this episode, Dave Schell and Matti Rowe dive into the intricacies of the coach-athlete relationship, emphasizing the importance of alignment between a coach's methodology and…
FTP is everything, FTP is nothing
In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, hosts Dave Schell and Matti Rowe dive into the complexities of training metrics, particularly focusing on Functional Threshold Power (FTP…
We Hired an AI Coach So You Don't Have To! with Matti Rowe
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In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, Coach Dave Schell and guest Matty Rowe of Gravel God Cycling dig into the implications of AI in coaching. They discuss the rise of…
Athlete Spotlight with Megan Onweller: More Moms on Bikes!!!
Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!
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In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, Coach Dave Schell interviews athlete Megan Onweller, who shares her journey from a c…
Top Training Mistakes, and how to avoid them, with Dr. Phil
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In this episode, Dave and Dr. Phil discuss the top training mistakes that athletes make. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the fundamentals of training, such as consis…
Training Check-In with Phil: CRAZY VO2 Max and 5 min power increase
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In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson discuss Phil's training journey as he prepares for an uphill running race. They cover the …
End of Year Wrap Up and tips for Kicking off 2025 on the Right Foot
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In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell reflects on the past year, expressing gratitude to listeners and sharing insights on coaching and training strate…
Healthy Weight Loss for Endurance Athletes with Alex Larson
Let's connect! Send me a message at KaizenEndurance
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In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell speaks with registered dietitian Alex Larson about healthy wei…
The Value of Repetition, Keeping it Simple, and the Magic of Consistency
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In this episode, Dave Schell and Dr. Phil discuss the importance of consistency in training, the use of RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) for better self-awareness, and the physio…
Indoor Training Tips
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In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell discusses the transition to indoor training as colder weather approaches. He emphasizes the importance of flexibi…
Embracing the Off Season and Setting Yourself Up For Success
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In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell discusses the importance of the off-season for athletes. He emphasizes the need for physical and mental recovery,…
A Peek Behind the Curtain: Inside the Mind of an Endurance Coach
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In this episode, Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson explore the intricacies of coaching and training for endurance athletes. They discuss the importance of setting realistic goal…
Why I Coach: Helping Athletes Navigate Information Overload
In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell reflects on his journey into coaching and the importance of simplicity in training. He shares personal anecdotes from hi…
Calibrating Your Inner Power Meter: How to Train Better with RPE
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In this episode, Coach Dave discusses the importance of calibrating your inner power meter by pairing your perception of effort with objective metrics like power, heart rate, an…