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The Big Wheel Coaching Podcast
By Brian McCullochSports
The Big Wheel Coaching Podcast episodes
- Why Treading Water Is Moving Ahead During The Holiday Season: Holiday Training Do's & Don'ts BWC EP 33
Most cyclists have a love-hate relationship with the holiday season...
They love the time away from work which most often provides extra training opportunities.But the holiday's also brings significant stress in the form of holiday parties, frigid weather, and of course, the dreaded over-indulgence of holiday meals.In a sport where weight matters as much as it does for cycling, holiday meals built around rich foods and decadent deserts can be immensely stressful.And this reality can be even more challenging to navigate when you are the only athlete at a family gathering full of people that don't understand the culture of cycling or the dedication it takes to be successful...That's why we put together a podcast of Holiday Do's & Don'ts for Endurance Athletes.We want you to both enjoy the holiday's but not also maintain valuable momentum you have worked to build in your training!****************************************************************************************************************
Are you in need of well-built and highly functional gear to support your cycling habit?Of course you do!Be sure to check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag at the link below!https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and it will help you work toward being your very best in your upcoming events!#TrainYourPotentialUntil Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.1 hr - Indoor Tips & Training To Beat The Fall DST Blues, Podcast EP32 With Coach Brady
The advent of direct-drive indoor trainers has changed the "winter" training game for cyclists.
These pieces of equipment when coupled with technology components like ZWIFT and Rouvy are making it more and more attractive to ride indoors even when the weather outside is good...But with the recent Daylight Savings Time (DST) time-change, and the reduced daylight that came with it, not to mention the cold and wet weather on the horizon means training indoors is a necessity for most Athletes.In this weeks podcast we share some of our best "tips and tricks" for indoor training as well as practical feedback on topics like 'indoor vs. outdoor FTP values', ZWIFT Racing as Intervals By Osmosis, and Setting Up Your Personal Pain-Cave. It's a great episode, one you don't want to miss!****************************************************************************************************************
Are you in need of well-built and highly functional gear to support your cycling habit?Of course you do!Be sure to check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag at the link below!https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and it will help you work toward being your very best in your upcoming events!#TrainYourPotentialUntil Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.1 hr 7 min - Get To The Gym! Building Strength & Endurance For A Full Season Of Power, Podcast EP31
Many cyclists have a love/hate relationship with strength work...
They love the strength built in the gym, but often struggle converting it to "on the bike" power and loathe the extra mass that comes with a traditional strength training program.For road racers, endurance mountain bike competitors, and gravel junkies, that extra bulk built in the weight room is so eschewed that skipping the gym altogether might make the most sense.After all, taking away 1-3 riding days a week in favor of strength training doesn't add up when your goals are endurance events that are 3hrs, or more, in duration.But there is a solution, as emerging research supports, a way to build strength without bulk...And even better it works for Athletes working on a "time crunched" schedule!In this weeks podcast we explore what we at BWC HQ have come to call, the "Lift Heavy Stuff" protocol with Shawn Wayland of Simple Fitness by Shawn.Shawn is a former professional cyclist and is completing his studies to earn a Masters Degree in Strength & Conditioning. There are few people with the strength training certifications he possesses that also knows the demands of being a top-level competitive cyclist.It's a great episode, one you don't want to miss!****************************************************************************************************************
Are you in need of well-built and highly functional gear to support your cycling habit?Of course you do!Be sure to check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag at the link below!https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and it will help you work toward being your very best in your upcoming events!#TrainYourPotentialUntil Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.1 hr 11 min - "Aero Is Not Everything": One Specialists Time-Trial Advice That Can Benefit Every Cyclist! BWC EP30
Time-Trialing is known as the "race of truth", and for good reason, because the discipline is simple: it's you verse the clock, racing to cover the course as quickly as possible.
But since Greg Lemond dramatically won the 1989 Tour de France in a final time-trial using aero equipment, the disciplines mantra has been transformed from pacing, strength, and efficiency, to one that focuses almost entirely on aerodynamic equipment.For better or worse, aero equipment can be a costly investment necessary to be competitive in TT's.But for Athlete Jordi Conrado, TT'ing is a discipline that is about more than equipment and tech, it's about testing himself, learning his limitations, honing pacing strategies, and analyzing race courses in detail.In this episode of the BWC Podcast, Coach Brian interviews Athlete Jordi Conrado to detail the human element of Time-Trial performance and his personal journey in the "race of truth".Would you like some BWC swag? Check out the BWC edition Race Day Bag from Pedal Industries!
https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast, can relate to Jordi's journey, and utilize the lessons discussed as you close out 2019 & develop your 2020 goals!#TrainYourPotential
Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.
59 min - Length Over Strength: How Myofascial Release Therapy Can Help You Perform Optimally, Podcast EP29
When you hear, "myofascial release", most Athletes think of recovery products like a foam-roller or possibly TriggerPoint balls, but did you know that Myofascial Release is also a hands-on therapy that can unlock your best performance?
Abel Rendon of Rendon Therapy possess two doctorates of Physical Therapy and is on the cutting-edge of this powerful healing therapy.Dr. Rendon preaches a little-known medical reality that, "length over strength, heals." This is a concept that seeks to treat tissues that are chronically shortened for long periods of time, which is common-place in cycling, through lengthening and stretching, not further strengthening or shortening.Beyond an incredibly effective way to heal dysfunctional tissues and over-use injuries, myofascial release therapy can be used to help Athletes avoid injury in the first place, "stay in the game" longer, and perform better.This podcast episode is dedicated to myofascial release in an interview with one of the industries top practitioners, Dr. Abel Rendon of Rendon Therapy. It's a deep-dive into this powerful therapy and offers ways to incorporate a home-practice into your training routine.It's a great episode, one you don't want to miss!For more information about Rendon Therapy, check them out on Social Media, online (rendonpt.org), or give their office a call at 909-796-0012.
Do you need some well-built and highly functional gear to support your cycling adventures?Of course you do! Be sure to check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag at the link below!https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and it will help you work toward being your very best in your upcoming events!#TrainYourPotentialUntil Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.1 hr 21 min - The Endurance Coaching Summit By TrainingPeaks: The Freshest Science & Ideas To Fuel Your Best Performance BWC EP28
The TrainingPeaks Endurance Coaching Summit is an annual event for Cycling, Running, and Triathlon Coaches bringing together the newest science and latest ideas to fuel optimal performance.
But it's more than presentations on physiology, training, nutrition, and mental skills, as well as the latest technology in performance. The Endurance Coaching Summit brings coaches from all over the world, many of whom we have known for years, to collaborate and innovate in order to help our respective Athletes get more from their preparation.2019 brought ECS to Boulder Colorado, home of TrainingPeaks and another opportunity to learn the cutting-edge science, trends, and techniques that the best Athletes and Coaches from around the world are employing to be their best.This weeks Podcast outlines a few of the highlights as well as previews some of the "deep-dive" topics coming in the future. It's a great episode one you don't want to miss!Are you looking some well built and highly functional gear to support your cycling adventures?
If so, check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag!https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and it will help you work toward being your very best in your upcoming events!#TrainYourPotentialUntil Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.1 hr 18 min - Going Fast & Leveraging The Power Of The Peloton: A Review Of The Mammoth Peloton Experience (BWC EP27)
Our Peloton Experience at the Mammoth Gran Fondo was a massive success with the peloton swelling to 100+ riders at various points and finishing with our biggest group yet!
Gran Fondo's and other big rides are so much more fun with a group, so we created a BWC peloton, not just to go faster, but to go fast with friends that are safe/predictable riders.And that is exactly what Caroline Casey of Visit Mammoth/Mammoth Tourism did with us at the Mammoth Gran Fondo.Having completed her fastest-ever 100-mile ride Caroline would not consider herself a 'power house', but with the support of the BWC Peloton she conquered this challenging ride with a smile on her face in record time!This weeks Podcast is a redux and 'insiders' look at what Caroline Casey called a "mind blowing" experience with our BWC Peloton Experience at the Mammoth Gran Fondo.Did you miss our first order of VR7 Apparel BWC cycling kits?
You can still order these premium quality first-edition kits for a limited time...and if you listen to the BWC Podcast you get a discount (code: BWCVIP in capitals)!https://vr7.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Fbig-wheel-coachingNote: The store closes this Friday, Sept. 20th so make your orders today!Or... do you want some cool BWC Swag like socks, hats, or a race day bag?https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and you will consider joining us at one of our rides in the very near future on your way to a successful 2019. We are always looking to help Athletes achieve their very best!#TrainYourPotential
Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.
1 hr 13 min - Racing For Today With Jordan Cheyne Of Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling: BWC EP26
"Race for today" is the team motto at Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling... and has been since the program began.
This mindset is about never letting an opportunity pass and bringing out the best in the riders each and every day they compete.Having recently capped off an incredible performance at the Tour of Utah earning the teams first stage win and securing second overall with James Piccoli, climber-extraordinaire and all around hard-man Jordan Cheyne penned an article that summarizes this mindset for all Athletes to channel.In this episode of the BWC Podcast, Jordan shares his perspective on tapping inner potential and the "race for today" mindset with teammate, friend, and fellow coach, Brian.To read "Race For Today An Elevate-KHS Story" by Jordan Cheyne, the article referenced in this weeks Podcast, follow this link:
https://www.pezcyclingnews.com/features/race-for-today-jordan-cheynes-elevate-khs-story/Looking for a cool new cycling kit? Order yourself a BWC edition VR7 Cycling Apparel kit before our store closes! Use Discount code BWCVIP for a special discount.https://vr7.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Fbig-wheel-coachingWould you like some BWC swag? Check out the BWC edition Race Day Bag from Pedal Industries!https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond!#TrainYourPotential
Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.
1 hr 16 min - Special Episode: Join The BWC Peloton At The Mammoth Gran Fondo (BWC EP25)
With 75% of the 102-mile route closed to cars, the Mammoth Gran Fondo is a unique chance for cyclists to take-over the roads and enjoy the amazing scenery without the "hum" of traffic buzzing by...
For the performance-minded cyclist this fact holds another opportunity, to ride in a fast-moving, safe, and predictable peloton of like-minded riders.And that is exactly what our BWC Coaches will be leading and organizing in Mammoth this week!Curious to learn more? Never experienced a proper peloton? Excited to get to Mammoth to get "on the front" and be a part of a peloton?Or maybe you just want to ride fast and avoid struggling in the wind with no one to share the work?Either way we want you to join our peloton!In this Special Edition podcast we outline the more finer-points and necessary details to help you and your riding partners join our BWC Peloton for a great day out on the road!Did you miss our first order of VR7 Apparel BWC cycling kits? You can still order these premium quality first-edition kits for a limited time...and if you listen to the BWC Podcast you get discount!
https://vr7.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Fbig-wheel-coachingOr, do you want some cool BWC Swag like socks, hats, or a race day bag?https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and will join us in Mammoth for a one-of-a-kind ride that will bring you smiles, exhilaration, and satisfaction!#TrainYourPotential
Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.
1 hr 12 min - 20yrs After His First Leadville Trail 100 MTB Todd Brown Scores A New PR! BWC Podcast EP24
The Leadville Trail 100 MTB race is iconic in the world of endurance racing and has absolutely exploded in participation over the last ten years.
Only a few people have seen this amazing event since the early years, one of them is BWC Athlete Todd Brown who recently completed his sixth Leadville Trail 100.Twenty years after his very first LT100 Todd Brown set his sights high and came home with a Personal Record this year, bettering his previous PR he set 19-years ago.But it was not all sunshine and rainbows for Todd, there were challenges and difficulties along the way to this amazing performance...In this episode of the BWC Podcast, Coach Brian talks with Todd about his unique training, the ups and downs of his season, and of course, his PR at this years' Leadville Trail 100 MTB!Would you like some BWC swag? Check out the BWC edition Race Day Bag from Pedal Industries!
https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coachingWe hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast, can relate to Erik's journey, and utilize the lessons discussed as you work toward your 2019 goals!#TrainYourPotential
Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun!
-Brian and Joy McCulloch
Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.
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About The Big Wheel Coaching Podcast
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On the Big Wheel Podcast we discuss training and preparation tips, tricks, hacks, as well as Athlete stories to help Athletes everywhere achieve their best. Although our primary focus is cycling of…
all types, the concepts discussed are applicable to Athletes in other sports. We hope you enjoy the podcast!