The Second Echelon
The Second Echelon is the Flagship Podcast of the Williams Racing Academy. Hosts Noah, Christian, and Conor discuss training, coaching, tactics, nutrition, going pro, holistic athleticism, stoicism, stories, experiences, secrets, and everything they wish everyone else already knew. Welcome to the table.
Episodes
163 episodes
#161 Applying Threshold
What is Threshold? What is FTP? What is the difference, and how does it impact your training and racing? - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...- Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://...
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1:08:59
#160 Race Weight 101
Want to lose a few pounds? This episode is for you! - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...- Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Sto...
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1:20:53
#159 Life Behind Bars
Noah and Conor discuss how the best athletes maintain a healthy relationship with their training regimen, the balance between structure and freedom, and draw on words of wisdom from Christian's blog! - The Second Echelon is proudly brou...
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1:13:20
#158 Race Ready
Noah and Conor share strategies to optimize focus, hydration, nutrition, warmup, staging, and more in the 48hr leading up to the start of your next event! - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...- Jakroo Custom Appar...
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X-Factors: Remastered
X-Factors are the qualities and habits that predispose an athlete to elite level performance on the bike! The original two-part X-Factors series helped put The Second Echelon on the map over 5 years ago, and it's time for an important review! S...
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Episode 158
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2:52:59
#157 Stage Racing 101
Noah and Conor discuss common mistakes to avoid and winning strategies to utilize at your first/next stage race! Topics include fitness, recovery, nutrition, and strategy! - The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...-
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Episode 157
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1:08:33
#156 Bike Cheque 2: Hot Takes
Picking up right where #155 left off, Noah and Conor discuss fads and trends in the performance equipment space like dropper posts and aero helmets, and bring you up to speed on tires, top accessory picks, and more! ...
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Episode 156
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1:16:17
#155 Bike Cheque
Are you ready to build your next race machine? Considering making an upgrade to the trusty steed? Curious about dipping your toes into a new discipline, but don't know where to start with your bike purchase? Noah and Conor provide buyers ...
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1:29:18
#154 Sponsorship 101
How do you get THAT sponsor? How do you get on THAT team? Noah and Conor are here with answers! - Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store a...
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Episode 154
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1:01:15
#153 FAQ: Too Young/Old For Training?
Christian and Noah discuss a common question- "What is minimum age an athlete need be before joining WRA?", but the answer leads to a broader conversation with actionable recommendations for both those who aspire to the Elite ranks as well as N...
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Episode 153
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1:34:28
#152 The Future of USAC
Noah and Christian Williams went to Colorado Springs to represent WRA & BRE at the 2022 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. They sit down to recap the events, takeaways, and hopes for the future as a new chapter of American Cycling begins!
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Episode 152
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1:10:03
#151 The Slippery Slope of Upgrades
Christian is back with Noah to discuss the challenges of upgrading too fast, and practical guidelines you can follow to ensure you've mastered your current category before making another leap forward! - The Second Echelon is proudly bro...
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1:55:08
#150 The Apex Protocol
The Apex Protocol is the daily guide to expressing and manifesting your inner Apex Predator! Designed with Professional and Elite Athletes in mind, these keys to success are just as useful no matter where you are in your cycling jo...
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Episode 150
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1:40:34
#149 Should You Join a Team?
WRA gets this question a lot! Noah and Conor address the universal considerations and the different levels of clubs and teams, and pros and cons of each! Are you considering joining a team for the first time, or making a change for next year? T...
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Episode 149
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1:25:53
#148 Health & Booze
In the scariest Second Echelon ever, Conor and Noah discuss what happens in your body when you drink alcohol! Don't worry though, listen to the end to learn how to maximize the fun and minimize the compromise with your next podium champagne!&nb...
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Episode 148
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1:06:00
#147 Square Two 2023 (Strength & The Holidays)
Christian is back to share WRA's secret to success during the Holiday Season AND philosophy on strength training for cyclists, common misconceptions around strength training, and how to efficiently integrate strength training into your...
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Episode 147
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1:19:11
#146 Square One 2023 (Time Off & Base Training)
Christian is back to discuss how to build your fitness foundation simply and effectively! And, how to determine whether you should you take time away from structured training at the end of your racing season! Do you feel like your training plan...
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Episode 146
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1:15:00
#145 Hydration 101
Noah and Conor discuss updated electrolyte recommendations, misconceptions around hydration, optimal daily electrolyte targets, timing your hydration for maximum performance, and weigh the pros and cons of various electrolyte supplements. <...
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1:04:23
#144 Short Crank Revolution
A new era is upon us! Do you experience hip pain while riding? What about knee flare? Would you like to be more comfortable AND aerodynamic? Ready to eliminate pedal strikes? Can shorter cranks really deliver? Won't you lose torque? All that an...
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Episode 144
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1:02:04
#143 Training vs Coaching 2
It's Training New Year, and you may be considering adding structure to or changing the structure of your training regimen! Do you want to get the MOST out of your time on the bike? Noah and Conor outline the difference between training an...
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Episode 143
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1:02:53
#142 Pyramidization
Christian outlines the utility and impact of Character on the Process of Success, as well as guidance on how to manifest Good Character in your endeavors. Conor and Noah then discuss how this guidance overlays with the Process <...
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Episode 142
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1:20:14
#141 Shake and Bake! (BRE 2022 Takeaways)
Noah and Conor share takeaways from their time in Belgium over the summer as coaches and athletes! -The Second Echelon is brought to you by...-Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo...
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Episode 141
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1:08:25
#140 Limiting Factors
Noah and Conor deep dive on the most common limiting factors they see as coaches for cycling athletes, discuss what they struggle with themselves as athletes (and the impacts), as well as simple and effective strategies to un-limit yourself.
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Episode 140
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1:42:23
#139 Arena Rats (Building Race IQ)
Christian is back on The Second Echelon! This episode covers "Race Reps" - the building blocks for Race Experience - how that becomes Race IQ, and processes for independent performance development! Are you in the arena? Or just talking about it...
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Episode 139
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1:49:03