The Riding For A Lifetime Podcast

We all need the same thing.

I just want to clarify a couple of points... If you think that most of my training advice is aimed at the gravity and freeride set then you've got it all wrong. If you think that an XC or trail rider needs some vastly different program than a 4X or DH rider then you've got it all wrong. If you think that the MTB Strength Training System isn't all about having more fun on your bike no matter what your riding style then you need to listen to this podcast.

Interview with Katrina Strand

Katrina Strand is a pro downhiller, event promoter, skills coach and she knows a few things about strength and conditioning for mountain bikers. While I knew who she was I recently came across an article of her's on www.pinkbike.com and was chocked to see someone else who shared my views on training for our unique sport. I knew that I needed to talk with her and it turns out she is as nice as she is talented. She agreed to do an interview for my podcast and we went over some great info.

Use of Tempo With Strength Training

The use of tempo with a strength training program is a bit of a controversial subject. In fact, its something I used a lot early in my career but not as much now. But I still think its important to understand. Find out why this is and how you can use and prioritize it in your training.

Is lactate threshold training needed?

I got a great question from a client of mine regarding the idea of lactate threshold training and if it is needed in a program. Listen in to hear why the whole concept of lactate threshold training is based on outdated ideas and why mountain bikers need to work on getting stronger with their anaerobic energy system, not training themselves to avoid it.

It's all core training!

When you really look at exercises as training movement patterns and not muscle groups you start to understand how everything you do is really core training (or whatever else you weakest link is)....

Can you get too strong?

Even though mountain bikers need more strength than they realize there is a point of diminishing returns. Can you get too strong? How can you tell if you need to get stronger or work on building more power? Listen in to get my take...

Seated vs. Standing Specific Cardio

I realized that we have been missing the boat on creating mountain bike specific endurance training program. Namely, we've failed to recognize the specific differences between building cardio in a seated vs. standing position. Hear how you can incorporate this new way to look at your cardio training program.

Bike Set Up with Lee McCormack

Getting your bike set up right is important. A poor set up can make even the best bike perform like crap on the trail. I grilled my buddy Lee McCormack (www.leelikesbikes.com) to get his take on setting your bike for maximum fun and performance.

How do you "prove" a training method is best?

Can you prove that a training method is the best? Or is this the wrong way to look at it? Listen in to get my view...

Interview with Skills Coach Lee McCormack

Here is one of my favorite interviews I've done. Skills coach LeeMcCormack has a passion for mountain biking that is matched by few others and it is obvious from this interveiw. Here he explains what skills coaching is, how it can help any rider and what you can do the next time on the trail to improve your riding.