In this episode, the show host, James Wilson, kicks off a series of podcasts highlighting the five essential elements of mountain bike training. The first part is flexibility. He walks listeners through a great description of flexibility training, the benefits, and how to do it as a mountain biker.
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"Flexibility Training is probably the least understood out of all of the 5 Essential Elements of MTB Training. It is one of those things that we know we need as part of our program but we rarely spend the time and effort needed to real results.
It seems that all of the other elements of training are always “more important” and we skip Flexibility Training to fit more of them in. So why is it that even though we know that being inflexible isn’t helping us on or off the bike but we don’t spend more time working on it?
Over the years I’ve found that there are 3 reasons most riders don’t make better use of this important element of training.
First, they might have heard that they don’t need it or that it can actually decrease your performance. Second, they don’t understand the real benefits of it so they don’t buy into it enough to spend the time and energy needed. And last, most rides simply don’t know how to make the best use of Flexibility Training.
So in this podcast I try to clear these things up so you can make better use of this powerful training tool. In it I go over:
1. Myths and misunderstandings about flexibility training
2. Benefits of flexibility training
3. How to use flexibility training as a mountain biker.
Don’t make the mistake that so many riders make and skip over this important elements of training. It is especially important that you prioritize it now during the off-season so that you can restore the body from all of the riding you have been doing and set yourself up for a high performance, injury free season next year.
If you have any questions about Flexibility Training or about off-season training in general please feel free to post them below, I’m always happy to help out. And in my next post I’ll go over Strength Training and how you can make sure you get the most transfer from the gym to the trail, including how improving your strength can directly impact your endurance."
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Andrea and Matt tackle this episode themselves. Matt almost breaks out in tears as he recounts his love-hate relationship with cyclocross and relives his frame break from this weekend and Andrea chats about the DirtSmart MTB clinic she took this past weekend. Plenty of listener questions this week too!
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D2 and 40 Hands discuss, using many f-bombs, a recent terrible accident and situation one of their friends is going through, full suspension fatbikes, cyclocross, and the list of the top four people to know in and around the cycling industry. Who are your top four in the cycling industry? They want to know - email D2 at D2@Drunkcyclist.com with your top four.
Don't like what you hear? Turn it off. If you do, you may have some issues....and if you do have issues, email D2 at D2@Drunkcyclist.com to thank him and shower them with beer and beer ideas.
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Danielle Musto is a guest in this episode of Girls & Gears. Ben interviews Danielle about her recent 4th place finish at the World Endurance Mountain Bike Organization (WEMBO) 24 Hour World Championship in Scotland. They chat about Danielle's training leading up to the event, the race, and a little about what she has coming up.
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for a future show, please email us at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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The Tuscobia Winter Ultramarathon has quickly become one of the go-to winter endurance events for fatbikers, runner, and skiers. Race directors, Chris and Helen Scotch, join the show to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the race, as well as what racers can expect, and some of the race details.
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The owner of Penn Cycle in Minnesota, Pat Sorensen, joins the show to discuss several items that Penn is currently involved in, including the MORC Gala, Get Phat with Pat fatbike races, and Cross for Tots. We also chat about Pat's very long history of being in the cycling industry and how Penn Cycle started.
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Drew is back! Ben and Drew catch up and give new listeners a little background about Drew. Drew then leads a very informative discussion about periodization. Listen in to find out what periodization is, different types, and how you can apply them to your training.
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Andrea discusses running, they chat about some more cyclocross racing, and then get into a good discussion about wheel/rim options when responding to a listener email. If you've been thinking about your wheel selection for next year and deciding whether you should go alloy or carbon and what are your alloy options. You also get some bonus bottom bracket talk at the end of the show.
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Kelli gives you tips on packing your ride nutrition. Do you ever get annoyed at carrying your nutrition on the bike? Listen in for some thoughts on making it easy.
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Welcome to the first episode of The Being Dad Show. I share thoughts about the new show and give an intro of the show and myself. I share a previously unreleased interview that Scott of Athleteonfire.com and I did back in January. Listen in and get an idea of your host and what you can expect from the show.
Athleteonfire.com - A special thanks to the creator of Athlete on Fire, Scott, for the interview. Expect to hear from Scott a lot more on The Being Show.
Get involved! For next episode, I want listeners to get involved and share. Email your first name, number of kids, and your and your kids favorite activities to me (ben@mountainbikeradio.com) before November 15. Have your name shared on the air. We want other dads to get to know our listeners and we want to share the community.
The Big Livers give a nod to fall and taste three different pumpkin beers. Listen in as the get the courage to try out some liquid pumpkin goodness (or not-so-goodness....). They try the O'Fallon Pumpkin Beer, Sam Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale, and the Horny Goat Brewing HornyCopia.
If you like what you hear from Jeff, Jonesy, and Vedders, support them and the show by heading over to The Big Livers Website and pick up some gear!
We want you to share your beer and we'll talk about it! If you are a brewer and want your beer to get some airtime, please let us know. Also, if you have an idea for an episode or have some thoughts on this one, leave a comment below or contact us.
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Expert mental skills coach, Carrie Cheadle, gives you advice on challenges you may face after an extended layoff. If you've taken time off because of an injury, illness, career, family, or you were just burned out, it may be hard to come back and manage the expectations that come with it. Carrie can help - listen in now!
Carrie's Mental Training Tips episodes are meant to be short episodes that give listeners tips on improving their mental game. You'll take away everyday lessons that you can try immediately, practice, and work into your regular training routine.
If you like what you hear from Carrie, be sure to head over to her website to get more information, sign up for her newsletter, and learn about her book, On Top of Your Game.
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Neil is back after two months off! He welcomes new co-host, Michael Ackerman, to the show. They start off with an intro of Michael and then dive right into bikepacking talk. Listen in for updates from Neil's time at Interbike and Outerbike, which includes discussion about bikes, packs, tires, and other new goods.
They also chat about Neil's recent White Rim in a Day trip and give a hint about the upcoming routes tool on Bikepackers Magazine. Neil and Michael wrap up this episode by reviewing some recent bikepacking races, including the Smoke and Fire 400, Alleghany Mountain Loop, Coconino Stage Bikepack, Trans North California, and the Cross Florida Individual Time Trail.
If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.
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And another episode of JRA is in the books.... Matt starts out with a discussion about how hard cyclocross is, Andrea shares her experience of learning how to wheelie, and then it's into good discussion. Plus, when to pee your pants and what's up with the Syllamo trails. Add in the segments and it's your show, so listen.
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With the end of the riding season fast approaching, it is time to start thinking about your plans for this offseason’s training. How you ride and perform next season depends on what you do in the offseason, making it a critical part of the progress you hope to see year after year.
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Episode background:
While most riders would agree that an offseason training plan is important, few seem to have a really solid plan to help them achieve it. Sure, they may have some sort of plan which is better than nothing but most riders make some critical mistakes that really cost them down the road.
These mistakes include:
In this new episode, James discusses the basic parts of a periodization plan and explains how these common mistakes hold you back and how you can avoid them. No matter what training program you plan on using this offseason, these tips will help you get the most out of it.
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The WORS reporter, Todd Nutter checks in to give us the end of the season wrap up. Listen in for details, results, and insight to the last few races of the WORS season, as well as some details about the end of the year banquet.
If you are a race director or a racer who would like to have a similar report for your race or series in 2015, please send us an email at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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In this episode, Kelli gives five tips to keep the weight off as you transition into the winter season. It's full of valuable information and reminders about keeping your hard-earned figure as the light fades and the holidays approach! And..quitters? What are quitters?
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We encourage listeners to get involved by sharing your experiences, show ideas, questions and comments. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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Kenny makes questionable decisions, Matt keeps the 29+ discussion front and center, and the gang runs through this week's segments. You know that you really want to listen. If not, we're begging you.
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John wins this week's email prize with his question about the Leadville 100.
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All Hail the Black Market, trainers with cassettes, running a knard tire on the front of a regular 29er
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Nothing this week. We're looking for goods. If you're interested in getting gear talked about on air, contact us by emailing info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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This is the third episode of a series of episodes titled "Intervals for Mountain Bikers." Lynda discusses intervals specifics. If you've listened to the previous two episodes about interval training, you're now ready to hear what intervals you can and should be doing and how many. Listen in as Lynda walks (or sprints) you through the details you need to know!
Listener feedback has been great as many questions have been coming in and those continued questions will continue to drive the series. Listen in to boost your intervals and stay tuned for future episodes in the series!
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We welcome and strongly encourage listener questions, so if you have any questions that you would like to hear on future episodes, please contact Ben at ben@mountainbikeradio.com or Lynda at Lynda@lwcoaching.com.
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In this special on-site episode, Andrea catches up with Trisha Mims from the Lula Lake Land Trust, Michael Long, race director for SORBA Chattanooga, open class winners Thomas Turner and Lisa Randall, and singlespeed first and second place finishers, Gordon Wadsworth, Randy Kerr. Andrea also gives listeners a race report from her hostel.
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This episode brings listeners another great, full show with discussion about everything from recommended cyclocross tires to carbon rims to Fox forks to more blabber from Matt about fatbikes, plus more. They start up a new show outline to bring their usual bike talk in a little more organized format.
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Listen J. Thompson wants a tubular cyclocross tire recommendation.
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Not too much going on this week as they are starting to kick things up for future episodes. Matt is looking for gear to try and review on air. If you're interested in getting gear talked about on air, contact us by emailing info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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Mark brings listeners a great episode filled with reports on the Swiss Epic, the Fools Gold 100, Iron Cross, the Pisgah Stage Race and gets a great interview with the father of modern endurance mountain biking, John Stamstad.
Mark asks some great questions and listeners get fantastic insight about the origins of endurance mountain biking and John opens up with some honest and positive thoughts about the current status of mountain biking.
If you are a race director or racer who would like to hear your race report on an episode of The Last Aid Station, please contact Mark at Mark@Mountainbikeradio.com.
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In this episode, Kelli runs through topics that have been recommended and asked about recently. She'll share information about cramps, pickle juice, mustard, beets, fueling, carbs, and more. A great show filled with some useful tips.
If you value what you are hearing on The Apex Nutrition Podcast, please consider improving your nutrition by buying one of Kelli's plans through our Apex Nutrition Link.
We encourage listeners to get involved by sharing your experiences, show ideas, questions and comments. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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This episode is great...but only if you like discussion about bikes, components, 1x10, 1x11, 29+, and other bike stuff. Andrea kicks off the show by talking about her successful adventure race this past weekend in Maryland and then they launch into a full discussion about 29+ and a list of bike topics.
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Olov and The Lars are back and just hanging out. First, they tried out listening and commentating on the Redbull Rampage and it didn't work out. They finish it up by just hanging out and chatting about bikes.
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