This week on Bench Talk on The Endurance QuickCast it’s all about running tech. Specifically what I, coach Rob, use and why I selected it for my training and competition as a runner. Everything from clothing, shoes, insoles, hydration and the t

Sports Nutrition Foundational Information

Jul 27th, 2018 34m

The drought is over and Coach Rob is back with a long overdue edition of The Feed on the Endurance QuickCast. Rob covers what he refers to as foundational information on sports nutrition for runners and cyclists. Coach cover’s pre-hydration fu

Power meter standards and what’s new in power meter tech

Jul 6th, 2018 1h 19m

On today’s Endurance QuickCast Josh and I talk about what’s new with power meters and unravel the mysteries of wireless sensor protocols. We cover Bluetooth and ANT specifics along with the advantages and disadvantages of each protocol when sel

What it takes to participate in group training effectively

May 18th, 2018 32m 38s

Coach Rob is back and he is sharing his experiences of how to participate in group training. Whether you are participating in a clinic, boot camp, training camp or group instructor lead training there is quite a bit to know to make it an effect

Is Electronic Shifting Worth The Extra Money

Apr 20th, 2018 48m

Electronic drivetrains come up pretty frequently when I talk with my athletes and I recently was asked if Di2 was worth the upgrade over an equivalent mechanical shifting groupset. So let's explore the ins and out of electronic shifting in this

Winter Athlete Q an A

Apr 13th, 2018 50m

It's Athlete Q and A time! One of my favorite things to do is communicate with athletes and share what we have learned along the way to make our sport and athletic endeavors better. We have all kinds of questions covering where you can find the

What endurance athletes don’t know about protein could hurt them

Mar 16th, 2018 32m 40s

One of the topics that come up often when I talk with my athletes regarding sports nutrition and daily nutrition whether it's for weight loss or for performance reasons is protein. What types, how much, how often, supplements, timing are just a

Travel plans can wreck or improve fitness – What an athlete needs to know

Mar 9th, 2018 40m

This week Coach Rob discusses how planned and unplanned travel can wreck your fitness and what you can do to protect yourself from losing your hard earned gains. Fitness lost takes twice as long to regain so make sure to list to Rob as he talks

Improving Time To Exhaustion

Mar 2nd, 2018 38m

One of the biggest challenges that all athletes face is how do I train for what I want to accomplish. So this week Coach Rob covers how to Improving Time To Exhaustion and examples of how to apply it to the ride, the run, and the race.

The Feed – Our New Co-host shares what you need to know about Keto

Feb 23rd, 2018 53m

Today my New Co-host Rafal Nazarewicz and I are in the studio ready to help our listeners make sense of sports nutrition topics. Rafal and Rob get right into the heart of the topic regarding Ketogenic diets. If you have had any interest in the

Bench Talk – Joe and Rob cover all things wheels

Feb 16th, 2018 1h 8m

Joe O’Callaghan owner of Irish Cycles and Carolina Precision Components Is back for this new edition of Bench Talk where do a deep dive on all things wheels for cyclists. So if you are thinking about buying a new set of wheels off the rack, cus

The Feed – The good the bad and the ugly on fats

Feb 8th, 2018 35m 31s

On this weeks show I am going to cover the topic of fats and how they could be fueling your next workout, ride or run to great effect!

The muscle you aren’t using is costing you the win!

Jan 26th, 2018 32m 8s

One of the subjects that I have wanted to cover more in-depth on the Endurance QuickCast for a while is meditation. I know some of you are going to pass on this show but when I am asked how do I take my performance to the next level this is one

Bench Talk – Our new co-host shares how to make your bike feel great again!

Jan 19th, 2018 49m

Welcome back to a new season of Bench Talk on the Endurance QuickCast. We start our new recording season every November and as promised there are going to be some changes in all of the shows. With that being said I want to welcome Joe O’Callagh

The Basics of Power Meter Tech and Who Makes it

Jan 12th, 2018 44m 10s

Welcome back to a new episode of the Endurance QuickCast. We have Josh Matthews back on the show to help us unravel the mysteries of power meter technology. On today’s show, Josh and I are going to talk about the various types of power meters,

How to Survive Your New Year Resolutions

Jan 5th, 2018 27m 55s

Welcome to a new year of the Endurance QuickCast! This week Coach Rob is flying solo, Josh will be back on on the next edition of the Endurance QuickCast. This is the time of the year for better or for worse most of us like to make New Year Res

2017 Endurance QuickCast Wrap Up

Dec 22nd, 2017 32m 16s

Welcome back, everyone. I hope you have had a successful season and are looking forward to a new season! I want to take a moment to thank all of the listeners of the show we couldn’t have grown like we have this season with out you and your con

Josh and Rob review the 2017 Power Meter market and add some predictions

Dec 8th, 2017 41m 55s

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of the Endurance QuickCast. If you haven’t already noticed we have been making some changes to the shows and one of the big ones is the addition of Josh Matthews Owner of PowerMeterCity.com and my new co-

Summarizing the season to end the woulda’, coulda’, shouldas’

Dec 1st, 2017 32m 33s

This week Coach Rob talks about an important aspect of record keeping in an athlete's life. Writing a seasonal summary is an excellent way to capture what went on in a season. This tool if you like is a wonderful way to maintain your sanity in

Our new co-host and a review of Eurobike and Interbike 2017

Nov 17th, 2017 56m

Welcome back to a new season of the Endurance QuickCast. We start our new recording season every November and as promised there are going to be some changes in all of the shows. With that being said I want welcome Josh Matthews owner of PowerMe

Interview with the best selling author Peter Shankman – Faster Than Normal

Nov 10th, 2017 33m 23s

This week Coach Rob has the best selling Author, Entrepreneur, New Media Expert, Angel Investor, World Traveller, Sky Diver, Ironman Triathlete, Marathoner - Peter Shankman as a guest on the Endurance QuickCast. Rob and Peter talk about ADHD/AD

What parents need to know about coaching juniors

Nov 3rd, 2017 33m

This week, Coach Rob talks about the coaching of juniors in cycling and what parents need to know about the sport and hiring private coaches. Rob has recently had several Juniors reach out to him this season about being coached. Some of these j

Conquering the hills on your run

Oct 27th, 2017 32m 38s

Last week I gave some guidance to beginner runners, this week I have a topic that is for the more advanced to elite runners that listen to the show. This week Coach Rob gives advanced and elite runners guidance on how to crush it in the hills.

Beginner runner guidance

Oct 20th, 2017 33m 52s

This week on the Endurance Coach Rob shares tips incites and guidance on how beginner runners can make the most of their training experiences all the while avoiding injury. As this is a mobile edition of the Endurance Quick Cast there are very

Wheel upgrade considerations

Oct 13th, 2017 30m 19s

This week on Bench Talk Coach Rob talks about the basics of wheel selection when considering upgrading your wheels. Rob will talk about road wheelset for different types of road or performance conditions. As this is a Mobile edition of Bench Ta