On Meditation - Ep187

In this walking podcast, I outline some very basic ideas behind meditation. For some, meditation can be a daunting or challenging task; I offer a simple structure that can help it feel more productive. It is also important to be gentle with ourselves when we are learning something new; it is very rare that anyone can do a new thing at an accomplished level without experience or training. 

Some would offer that long solo rides are meditation; I would submit that these activities are meditative, but they are not meditation. There is a difference between regulating our emotional state and managing our internal kingdom. 

You don’t shower once in your life and then it’s done, we shower every day, more or less. The same can be said of cleaning our mental and emotional space. Meditation is a powerful tool for purpose. In fact, it is the proper tool for this job. 

Further Thoughts on Pedaling - Ep 186

A walking podcast in which I expand on my percolations about how to pedal a bike. 

Onward. 

Vitality and Generative Capacity - Ep185

This podcast is a blend of walking thoughts, followed by three readings which are appended to support the experience and concepts I talk about. It is based on the experience I had of loosing power at home for almost 5 days just before Christmas this year. 

The first reading is from Mike Salemi. You can find him on his site Mike Salemi dot IO. He talks about five nutrients that all men need. 

The second is from Evan Peikon, who has a Substack titled On Human Performance. He discusses the limitations of modern wearable devices and what they can and cannot tell us, making the case that wearable companies are effectively writing checks they cannot always cash when they draw multiple conclusions from a single device. 

The third is from Michael Holt, who discusses how modern man is most often depleted, and how this leads to an erosion of his abilities to be generative. This state does not only impact his ability to perform at the highest level, it negatively impacts everyone in his life.  

Links:

Mike Salemi ►► https://mikesalemi.io

Evan Peikon ►► https://onhumanperformance.substack.com

Michael Holt ►► https://savageandsaint.com

Miscellaneous Questions - Part 2 - Ep184

The completion of a list of questions sent by one of my clients. This is my best attempt to provide answers that are helpful individually and collectively.  

Miscellaneous Questions - Ep183

In this walking podcast, I take the opportunity to answer several questions submitted by one of my athletes. The list is pretty solid so I figured I would offer some answers and hopefully more than one person will be helped in this process. 

The topics are varied in scope but all offer plenty of opportunities for thoughtful responses, which I have done my best to produce.

Power is not a Goal with Nathan Haas - Ep182

In this episode I recorded a walking podcast with Nathan Haas, in Girona. We discuss Nathan’s coaching philosophy and talk about how power is not a goal of training. This statement flies in the face of just about every conventional paradigm of cycling. 

If you are wondering what the hell we are talking about, give it a listen. 

Have thoughts to share? Hit me or Nathan on the 'gram. 

Nathan's Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/nathanpeterhaas/

Obstinately Intolerant - Ep181

In this walking podcast, I make the case that cyclists should be completely, totally and unequivocally intolerant of saddle discomfort. 

It’s your genitals, people. Have higher standards. 

Now is the off season. It’s time to find a better saddle. 

What is Your Orientation in Time? - Ep180

In this walking podcast, I talk about the four orientations we can have in time, and how they impact our relationship in sport. 

Without any plot spoilers, the objective, of course, is to be like Neo. 

“You are seeing the world without time, Neo. We can never see past the choices we don’t understand. You have already made the choice, you are here now to understand why you made it.” 

Go forth and investigate my words. Send comments, questions. 

Lawrence van Lingen: Moving from Center - Ep179

This conversation is with running and movement coach Lawrence van Lingen. We talk about how the psychology of athletes impacts their movement patterns, the concept of movement from center, and force transfer through the ankles in pedaling. Amongst other topics. 

I am sure my audience will benefit from the wisdom he shares in our discussion.  

Links:

Lawrence's Website ►► https://www.lawrencevanlingen.com/

Lawrence's Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/lawrencevanlingen/

Chris Balser: Your Cranks are Most Likely Too Long - Part B - Ep178

In the continuation of my discussion on crank length with Chris Balser, we talk about factors that may drive a fitter to recommend shorter cranks, pros and cons of shorter cranks, and of course wander off into related topics. 

I am sure anyone who is considering crank length as a possible limiting factor in their cycling will benefit from this conversation. 

Disclaimer: I made an attempt to keep the language less anatomical as this can be challenging for some listeners but it gets a bit technical here and there. 

Chris's Website ►► bicyclefitguru.com

Matt Appleman Cranks ►► https://www.applemanbicycles.com/shop/2xr-crankset/