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Ever wonder what it's like to hallucinate while riding your bike for 48 hours straight? In this episode of the Dialed Health Podcast, I talk with cycling content creator Tristan Cardew to discuss the wild world of ultra-endurance cycling events.  We discuss Tristan’s experiences participating in grueling multi-day races across challenging terrain, including vivid details about the hallucinations he experienced after riding for two days without sleep during the Badlands race. We also discuss prioritizing sleep during events to lead to better performance, and how to mentally approach Ultras.  Tristan Cardew is a cycling content creator, photographer, and ultra-endurance cyclist based in Girona, Spain. Originally from Australia, he moved to Europe eight years ago to pursue his passion for cycling. He's known for his YouTube channel "Tristan Take Video" and his Instagram account "Tristan Take Photo," where he shares his cycling adventures, photography tips, and experiences from European gran fondos and ultra-endurance events. Find more from Tristan Cardew: Website: https://tristantakephoto.com/  Instagram: @tristantakephoto Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tristantakevideo/about  Find more from Derek Teel: Website: https://dialedhealth.com/  Instagram: @dialedhealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dialedhealth  What We Discuss:  0:00 Tristan's content creation   5:00 Cycling in Los Angeles vs. Girona  10:00 Tristan's journey into cycling and content creation  30:00 European Gran Fondos and road racing experience 37:23 Ultra-endurance cycling events  52:47 Sleep deprivation and recovery in ultra races  65:00 Hallucinations during Badlands Race

Are you curious about what it’s like to be a professional cyclist? In this episode of The Dialed Health podcast, I chat with professional cyclist Sean Quinn to get an inside look at what it's really like to ride in the Tour de France.  Sean shares fascinating details about the intense fight to make breakaways, the camaraderie among American riders, and how even elite athletes sometimes wake up not wanting to ride. But the most surprising revelation? Sean's hidden talent as an electronic music producer on SoundCloud! Overall, we discuss a candid and multifaceted view of life as a professional cyclist, from the highs of winning the US National Championships to the daily grind of Grand Tour racing. Find more from Sean Quinn: Instagram: @seanquinn1_ Find more from Derek Teel: Website: https://dialedhealth.com/  Instagram: @dialedhealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dialedhealth  What We Discuss:  01:43 - Sean's various home bases (Denver, Nice, LA) 03:59 - Cycling in Los Angeles 07:55 - Sean's approach to training data and racing dynamics 13:52 - US National Championships 18:47 - American cyclists' recent successes 23:22 - Sean's experience at the Tour de France 32:42 - Richard Carapaz winning Stage 17 39:54 - Dealing with fatigue during Grand Tours 45:41 - Sean's favorite racing moment from the Tour 52:55 - Strength training and off-bike work 1:03:37 - Sean's secret talent as an electronic music producer

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Is your brain holding you back from peak performance? In this episode of the Dialed Health podcast, I am joined by Dr. Scott Frey of Cerebral Performance to dive into this very topic.  We discuss mental fatigue’s impact on athletic performance, how our brains act as a protective mechanism, limiting our output before we reach our true physiological limits, and science-backed techniques to use for pushing past these mental barriers. We also discuss practical tips like box breathing and mindfulness practices that can help athletes tap into their full potential. Scott H. Frey, Ph.D., Ed.M., an award-winning scientist, mentor, and lifelong endurance athlete, leads a research program that focuses on understanding the relationship between the brain and human performance.  Find more from Dr. Scott Frey: Website:  https://cerebralperformance.com/  Email: [email protected]    Find more from Derek Teel: Website: https://dialedhealth.com/  Instagram: @dialedhealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dialedhealth  What We Discuss:  05:02 Scott Frey's background in psychology and neuroscience 08:15 How the brain limits athletic performance and perceived exertion 15:40 Mental fatigue and its impact on athletic performance 20:30 Strategies for mental recovery, including mindfulness and box breathing techniques 35:20 Sleep issues before races and how to manage pre-race anxiety 40:10 The role of confidence in athletic performance and dealing with imposter syndrome 45:30 Practical tips for implementing mental recovery techniques into daily routines 55:40 Project Tailwind and its goals

Do you struggle with how to pick the perfect strength training program to complement your cycling? Many cyclists often get caught up in the details of discipline-specific programs or try to plan out an entire year in advance.  In this episode of the Dialed Health podcast, I discuss this issue and share my tips for how to best complement your cycling with strength training. I also discuss crucial factors to consider, the role of equipment in program selection, strength training benchmarks, and how to find the program that works best for you.  Thank you ⁠⁠⁠Buycycle.com⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this episode! Use code "DIALEDHEALTH" at checkout to save $100 on your purchase. Links Mentioned:  My Strava  TrainerRoad Strength Training Benchmarks Find more from Derek Teel: Website: https://dialedhealth.com/  Instagram: @dialedhealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dialedhealth  Listen as I Discuss:  02:04 - The importance of strength training twice a week indefinitely 04:59 - Why planning a full year of training in advance may not be ideal 08:06 - Equipment considerations when choosing a program 12:46 - Weekly riding frequency and volume: how it affects strength training 24:35 - Strength training experience levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced 33:33 - The importance of riding discipline in program selection 42:42 - Strength benchmarks for cyclists   45:58 - How to modify workouts for injuries  56:39 - Focusing on habits and actions rather than specific long-term plans

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In this episode of the Dialed Health podcast, I answer your most asked questions – from cycle-based topics to my personal lifestyle habits.  After gathering what you’ve asked on Instagram, I dive into thoughts on the Tour de France, how to optimize training for cycling, what to eat after an injury, and the benefits of grounding for mental well-being. I also discuss my daily prayer habits, the importance of creating lasting memories with family, the joys and challenges of traveling with young children, and much more.  Thank you ⁠⁠⁠Buycycle.com⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this episode! Use code "DIALEDHEALTH" at checkout to save $100 on your purchase. Shop Here Find more from Derek Teel: Website: https://dialedhealth.com/  Instagram: @dialedhealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dialedhealth  What We Discuss:  (00:02) Family Road Trip to Foco Fondo (10:48) Benefits of Grounding and Post-Accident Diet (14:05) Nutrition, Fitness, and Inspiration (23:49) Balancing Strength Training With Cycling Intensity (31:10) Strength Training, Cycling, Tour De France (37:53) Appreciation for a Loving Partner (43:00) Recovery, Rest Days, and Mental Fatigue (51:55) Finding Balance and Enjoyment in Training (56:44) Strength Training for Enduro and MTB (01:03:42) Strengthening, Endurance, Faith, and Growth (01:17:27) Brew Preferences and Training Modalities (01:30:48) Training Focus and Maximizing Gains

Can a $2 Gel Revolutionize high-carb fueling for athletes? In today’s episode of the Dialed Health podcast, I dive into the story behind CARBS Fuel, a company that's making waves in the sports nutrition industry with their $2, 50-gram carbohydrate gel. Co-founders Gabe Multer (CEO) and Aaron Gouw (Chief Product Officer) share their journey of creating a product that aims to simplify and optimize high-carb fueling for athletes.  CARBS Fuel is on a mission to make effective fueling accessible and straightforward for athletes of all levels. By offering a high-quality, 50-gram carbohydrate gel at an affordable price point, they're challenging the notion that proper fueling has to be expensive and complicated. Overall, our conversation shows that you could change the way you think about fueling your athletic pursuits. CARBS Fuel is striving to help more athletes perform at their best. Find more from CARBS Fuel: Website: https://carbsfuel.com/  Instagram: @carbsfuel Find more from Derek Teel: Website: https://dialedhealth.com/  Instagram: @dialedhealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dialedhealth  Thank you ⁠⁠⁠Buycycle.com⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this episode!Use code "DIALEDHEALTH" at checkout to save $100 on your purchase. What We Discuss:  01:42 - The start of CARBS Fuel and cracking into a competitive space 07:02 - Gabe and Aaron's connection before starting CARBS Fuel 09:10 - The starting point for formulating the gel 12:37 - Gabe's reasoning behind the $2 price point 15:12 - Aaron's process of formulating and testing the gel 21:02 - The two-year shelf life of CARBS Fuel gels without preservatives 26:40 - Balancing time between product improvement, packaging, and branding 29:53 - The team behind CARBS Fuel and Gabe's role as the only full-time employee 31:59 - Distribution through The Feed and direct-to-consumer sales 35:36 - The reasoning behind the 75g carbohydrate serving size for the drink mix 37:47 - The challenges of determining individual sodium needs 48:34 - Recommendations for implementing CARBS Fuel products into training 54:04 - The importance of training the gut to tolerate high carbohydrate intake 58:24 - The challenges of packaging design and form factors Key Takeaways: CARBS Fuel aims to make effective fueling more accessible and straightforward for athletes by offering a high-quality, 50-gram carbohydrate gel at an affordable price point of $2 per gel. Their goal is to challenge the notion that proper fueling has to be expensive and complicated. It’s important to gradually train your gut to tolerate high carbohydrate intake during exercise.  Creating the perfect gel formula and packaging involves overcoming numerous hurdles. From finding the right blend of ingredients to achieve the desired texture, flavor, and shelf life, to navigating the limitations of packaging options and patents, the co-founders share their insights into the complex process of bringing a new product to market in the competitive sports nutrition industry.