FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast
The official podcast of FasCat Coaching, based in Boulder, CO. Coach Frank "Big Cat" Overton shares his extensive cycling coaching experience to help you ride faster through training and racing tips, nutrition, and beyond.
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Sep 12, 2026 · 1h 6mLifting Weights Around Life: How to Fit the Gym Into Your RidingCoach Frank covers how to actually run a 10-week lifting program alongside your riding when life gets in the way. He addresses busy schedules, gym access and how to balanSep 7, 2026 · 51 minLearn How to Lift Weights For Cycling and Increase FTPFrank walks through FasCat's cycling-specific strength program: four phases (Adaptation, Hypertrophy, Strength, Power) over ten weeks. He explains the typical FTP gain ofAug 30, 2026 · 38 minHow to Take a 'Proper' Post-Season Break + Demo of the new CoachCat FuelTrix Nutrition FeatureGuidance on taking a proper two-week post-season break versus dragging it out, plus a demo of the FuelTrix nutrition feature that calculates carbohydrate needs by workoutAug 22, 2026 · 43 minLearn How to Review Your Season with your Power DataFrank shares six prompts for reviewing a season of power data, looking at trends at multiple levels and translating fitness metrics into real weekly training hours.Aug 15, 2026 · 55 minHow to Build Your Annual Training Plan for 2027 + Who Will Win the Leadville MTBHow to lay out an annual training plan: two-week recovery periods, three anchor dates, structured training for 46 of 52 weeks, and a 10-week weight block for a breakthrouAug 7, 2026 · 28 minCoachCat 4.0 + Tour de Femmes Ventoux Power + LIVE Q&AA walkthrough of CoachCat app updates including new Recovery and Progress tabs, followed by analysis of Tour de France Femmes Ventoux power data and a live listener Q&A.Jul 18, 2026 · 49 minAsk a FasCat #32: Tour de France Power, Cyclocross Training, Using the CoachCat App + Q&Adiv]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:plJul 10, 2026 · 54 minAsk a FasCat #31 , LIVE Q&A + your Summer TrainingSummer Training is here 🚴 This week on Ask a FasCat (#31): durability rides, heat adaptation, race week tapers, and how to survive your local Tuesday night crit. You mayMay 29, 2026 · 1h 2mAsk A FasCat #30On Ask a FasCat #30, we gave away a Stages Power Meter to the listener who asked the most thoughtful question + an annual CoachCat subscription to analyze all that shiny May 18, 2026 · 16 minThe 8-Minute Workout That Increases Your VO2 Max8 minutes of full-gas work. 14% VO2 max gain. But only if you do them right on the CoachCat training app. Your first 7 days FREE: https://fascatcoaching.com/app Dr. IzumiMay 1, 2026 · 19 minBuild a Custom Training Plan from these 5 QuestionsBuild a custom cycling training plan in 5 questions. For a visual walk through of the custom plan builder watch this podcast on our youTube channel here https://youtu.be/Apr 16, 2026 · 10 minFull Gas Zone 4, 5 & 6 IntervalsAre you doing your zone 4, 5, and 6 intervals as hard as you can? Try CoachCat free: https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, Coach Frank shows you how to go full gaMar 25, 2026 · 12 min5 Training Rules for Masters Cyclists (What Bicycling Magazine Left Out)Are you a master's cyclist trying to get faster but feel like something is missing from mainstream advice? Train this way FREE for 1 Month https://fascatcoaching.com/app Mar 4, 2026 · 17 minUnbound Gravel Training: Developing Your Diesel WattsCoach Frank describes a 3 month Unbound training plan that you can follow FREE for 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/app Develop your Diesel Watt power by knowing how Feb 27, 2026 · 17 minGravel Pacing: the Right and the Wrong WayAre you making this gravel pacing mistake? It could be costing you 30 minutes or more — and you won't even feel it happening until it's too late. In this video, Coach FraFeb 25, 2026 · 10 minWinter Workouts that bridge the gap between Base and RaceLearn how not to be the Group Ride Hero and Train the Right Way, Free for 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/app One of the most common mistakes cyclists make is pilingJan 27, 2026 · 9 minHow to Use Your Coach, When You Get Sick or InjuredGetting sick or injured during a training block doesn't have to ruin your season. Try Coaching (AI or 1:1) Free for the 1st 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/ In this Jan 22, 2026 · 10 minThe #1 Nutrition Mistake Cyclists MakeLearn how to eat right for your cycling. Most cyclists try to lose weight by eating less and riding more and that doesn't work. Get the Go Fast Grocery List mentioned in Jan 6, 2026 · 13 minBase Training Advice is broken, and How to Make it Right with 4–8 Hours a WeekThe base training advice you've been getting from social media and indoor riding platforms is wrong. Riding only Zone 2 all winter doesn't work for cyclists with less thaDec 22, 2025 · 53 minAsk a FasCat Q&A from our Sweet Spot Saturday Group RideWhat happens when you mix a live Sweet Spot group ride, real-time coaching, fueling advice, tech questions, and unfiltered athlete Q&A? You get a live, no-BS training sesNov 19, 2025 · 13 minHow Sweet Spot Training Was DevelopedSweet Spot Training is one of the most widely used and effective ways cyclists build their base and improve power. Sweet Spot Train the Right Way for FREE in the CoachCatNov 17, 2025 · 11 minHigh Torque, Muscle Tension IntervalsPro Coach Sierra Sims (M.S. Exercise Physiology) breaks down the science and technique behind muscle tension intervals: one of the most effective ways to turn gym strengtNov 12, 2025 · 8 minMy Plan to Live to 100Most cyclists don't realize it, but our entire training lifestyle is basically built for longevity. Endurance & VO2 max training, weight lifting, real food, and good sleeNov 7, 2025 · 10 minUsing HRV the Right WayLearn how to use your HRV along with three other essential recovery metrics to train smarter and recover better. Then try the CoachCat App → free for your first 30 days hOct 17, 2025 · 8 minWhy the Off Season is Really the "On-Season" 🚀Start Training for Next Year NOW with these 4 "On Season" Training Methodologies. Use the CoachCat to do your Winter Training free for the first month ➡️ https://fascatco
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