“Nate is a talented CEO, but isn’t a coach.
Ivy is a talented multi-discipline racer, but isn’t a coach.
Jonathan is a coach, but spends much of his time either trying to sell the product (their app) or begging for 5-star reviews of the podcast, which is fair since he’s the Communications Director. He offers training advice, but it was always just additional tidbits on top of the substantive content from their head coach (Chad Timmerman).
Chad is a great coach and deserves much credit for developing TR’s workouts and training plans. Unfortunately he was recently fired (his departure was “not voluntary” with no further explanation given…probably for legal reasons)
So that leaves the three to crank out “Hot takes” episodes which are entertaining, but don’t add much value to serious training.
I’ve loved this podcast over the years and haven’t missed many episodes, but Chad and his deep dives were the biggest reason I listened. The three remaining hosts are likeable enough, but without the steady science-backed info from Chad, I fear it has devolved into a morning talk show with a cycling theme.
For the sake of saving the podcast, I hope they find a reputable replacement”
Jai Ho via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23