Athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta dives into one training question each episode.
GAINcast with Vern Gambetta
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Athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta dives into one training question each episode.
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Recent Episodes
March 9, 2026
296: The adaptation conversation (with Dan Cleather)
<p><!-- wp:list --></p> <p>As coaches we like to think of the training process as predictable and controllable, but the reality isn't that straightfoward. As guest Dan Cleather explains on this week's podcast, we don't dictate training outcomes, we simply guide a conversation with the body. In the interview he looks at how to best guide that process, the role of overload, and rethinking recent trends in athlete profiling.<br /> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><span id="more-57607"></span></p> <p><span id="more-34909"></span>For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2026/03/gaincast-episode-296-the-adaptation-conversation-with-dan-cleather/"> https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2026/03/gaincast-episode-296-the-adaptation-conversation-with-dan-cleather/</a></p> <p>The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: </p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The GAINcast is sponsored by <a href= "http://www.thegainnetwork.com/">GAIN</a> and by HMMR Media. <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/">Join HMMR Media</a> to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Cleather was previously a guest on <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/05/gaincast-episode-269-force-and-sprinting-with-dan-cleather-and-jon-goodwin/"> GAINcast 269</a>, together with John Goodwin, where they discussed force and speed.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Cleather's most recent book is <a href= "https://amzn.to/3PoIGHc">The Practice of Change: The Art and Science of Training</a>. This landed on Vern's <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2026/01/vern-gambettas-top-reads-of-2025/"> top 10 list for 2025</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Previous books include <a href="https://amzn.to/4sEPLSF">The Little Black Book of Training Wisdom</a> (discussed <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/consistency-versus-excellence/">here</a> by Craig Pickering), and his series on force: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Force-biomechanics-training-Dan-Cleather/dp/B09F14PM8C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2EYMXIY865XA8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Yi_OSJxxs9Zjcwt1Mkn2LrFvDbjjm899cOrcEFIfUX2NqfRtQs9kCH3HZIZQkNQv5SJuUKf7O5m95J_JBhNg-ibVT0fS7ukmDsFTBbljTlx52UP1NkUM0usOP1Lxq6-PS1Qo83RBeBxdEOEHmqKE3A.bDlrXSJRqoojzSeuF0NFweoMwA7bZVaQDEfmME2Xo68&dib_tag=se&keywords=dan+cleather&qid=1773049501&sprefix=dan+cleather%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-2"> Force: The Biomechanics of Training</a>, <a href= "https://amzn.to/4sxg9h5">Force 2: The Biomechanics of Sprinting</a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/4rXuhA9">Force 3: Strength Training for Endurance Performance</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Vern's own new book was recently released. Learn more and order here: <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/books/building-the-complete-athlete/"> Building the Complete Athlete</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>
February 23, 2026
295: Book review
<p><!-- wp:list --></p> <p>Vern is a prodigious reader. On this week's GAINcast he discusses what makes his <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2026/01/vern-gambettas-top-reads-of-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">top 10 books of 2025</a> stand out, as well as some additional reading recommendations.<br /> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><span id="more-57607"></span></p> <p><span id="more-34909"></span>For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: <span class= "editor-post-url__link-prefix"><a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2026/02/gaincast-episode-295-book-review/">https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2026/02/gaincast-episode-295-book-review/</a></span></p> <p>The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: </p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The GAINcast is sponsored by <a href= "http://www.thegainnetwork.com/">GAIN</a> and by HMMR Media. <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/">Join HMMR Media</a> to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Vern's own new book was recently released. Learn more and order here: <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/books/building-the-complete-athlete/"> Building the Complete Athlete</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Vern discussed his top books of 2023, 2022 and 2021 on <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/12/gaincast-episode-277-books-travels-and-olympic-preparations/">GAINcast 277</a>, <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/01/gaincast-episode-259-top-books-of-2022/"> GAINcast 259</a> and <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/01/gaincast-episode-233-top-books-of-2021-gain/"> GAINcast 231</a>. You can also read his book lists from <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2026/01/vern-gambettas-top-reads-of-2025/">2025</a>, <a href="https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/01/vern-gambettas-top-reads-of-2024/">2024</a>, <a href="https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/01/vern-gambettas-top-10-reads-of-2023/">2023</a>, <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/01/2022-year-in-books/">2022</a>, <a href="https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/12/vern-gambettas-2021-reading-recommendations/">2021</a>, <a href="https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/12/vern-gambettas-top-books-of-2020/">2020</a> and <a href="https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/12/2019-best-books-verns-picks/">2019</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>
November 10, 2025
294: The golden age (with Larry Knuth)
<p><!-- wp:list --></p> <p>Southern California is known for its earthquakes, but it was also the epicenter of track and field during the golden age of the sport. On this week's episode, longtime coach and author Larry Knuth looks back at the coaching scene in that era, reflecting on his own path to coaching, as well as the big names he worked with along the way. This episode isn't just a walk down memory lane, but a look inside how some of the century's top coaches got their start and developed their broad skillsets.<br /> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><span id="more-57607"></span></p> <p><span id="more-34909"></span>For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/11/gaincast-episode-294-the-golden-age-with-larry-knuth/"> <span class= "editor-post-url__link-prefix">https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/11/</span><span class="editor-post-url__link-slug">gaincast-episode-294-the-golden-age-with-larry-knuth</span><span class="editor-post-url__link-suffix">/</span></a></p> <p>The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: </p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The GAINcast is sponsored by <a href= "http://www.thegainnetwork.com/">GAIN</a> and by HMMR Media. <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/membership/plus-membership/">Join HMMR Media</a> to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pre-orders are now open for Vern's new book <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/books/building-the-complete-athlete/"> Building the Complete Athlete</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Back in 2013, Vern wrote a review of Knuth's book <a href= "https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2013/02/classic-track-field-tales/">Classic Track and Field Tales</a>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>
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