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Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingAuthor: Dave Schell
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. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Eating is NOT Cheating! with Uri Carlson
Episode 17
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell talks to sports dietician, Uri Carlson from Inner Wild Nutrition. The conversation discusses how to navigate the holidays, healthy weight loss for endurance athletes, and how to fuel before, during and after your workouts. Uri dives into the ingrained belief that eating less is the key to weight loss and exploring how this perspective can hinder performance and overall health. Uri also emphasizes the complexity of metabolism and the body's response to dietary changes, arguing that simply eating less can lead to negative outcomes such as fatigue and decreased performance. The discussion encourages a reevaluation of traditional weight loss strategies and highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of nutrition and metabolism.TakeawaysWhy “eating is not cheating” — the shift toward actually fueling performance.Yuri’s simple philosophy: science + the human element, not rigid macros.Easy framework for fueling before, during, and after your rides.Fasted training myths — when it works and why it usually doesn’t.How to avoid GI distress and find your personal carb tolerance.Signs you’re underfueling (and why evening cravings are a big clue).Protein reality check: it’s a daily target, not an immediate post-ride rule.Holiday strategies: enjoy the food without guilt or restriction.The biggest mindset shift: eat enough to improve performance and body composition.Real-food fueling options that work as well as sports nutrition products.
