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Rest Week Nutrition, Air Density, Smelling Salts and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 307
6 mei 2021 · 2 uur 2 min
Why are you always hungry during rest weeks and what can you do about it? Does air density affect physiological performance, and can smelling salts make you faster? Tune into Episode 307 of the Ask a Cycling Coach for these topics and much more! Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODEWelcome back to Amber and Nate! 0:00:11
Takeaways from Jonathan’s first MTB race in over a year 0:17:18
Polarized Training Plans update 0:35:02
Does air density affect performance? 0:38:45
How to maintain a healthy relationship with training 0:46:33
Rapid-fire questions 1:10:44
Training for weight loss 1:27:17
Why you are hungry during rest weeks and what to do about it 1:34:23
Can smelling salts make you faster? 1:46:40
Live questions and answers 1:52:03
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What it Takes to Be a National Champion with Erica Carney – Ask a Cycling Coach 306
29 april 2021 · 53 min
Erica Carney is one of the all-time best American crit racers, but her goal of winning a pro national criterium championship took years of hard work to achieve. Tune in as we answer your questions about tactics, bike handling and more, and discuss what Erica did to improve her tactics and abilities each year to finally win the 2017 Women’s Pro Criterium National Championship. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE00:12 - Erica’s cycling achievements
1:24 - Reflecting on working towards a national championship
3:56 - Doubting her ability to win national crit championships
5:50 - The lessons learned through experience
8:30 - How Erica got started racing
9:50 - How track racing helped with crit skills
11:14 - Specific skills and the difference in training from track to road
13:12 - Learning to train more effectively
14:48 - Shifting responsibilities to be an effective teammate and mentor
17:47 - Erica’s favorite courses
19:14 - Team support vs. individual success
22:06 - Training without power
23:45 - Efficiency and her skills as a sprinter
26:38 - Pre-riding the course and strategizing the finish
27:28 - Practical training and Erica’s favorite workouts
29:28 - Listener Questions: Body type and large fields
32:46 - Being nervous in large fields
34:21 - Tactics for small vs. large fields
35:50 - Racing solo against teams
38:01 - Racing multiple events in a day
40:48 - Cornering, braking, and line choice
45:46 - Training tactics and techniques
47:35 - The ideal final 3 laps of a race
49:29 - What does Erica wish she did more of during her career?
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Race Intensity, Recovery, Outside Interval Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 305
22 april 2021 · 2 uur 7 min
Getting used to race intensity can be jarring, so how do you prepare yourself before race day? We’ll cover this, a deep dive on outside interval training, various discussions on what affects recovery and how to manage it, and much more in Episode 305 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
Creating a Custom Garmin Screen for Outside Workouts: https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028380691-Creating-a-Custom-Garmin-Screen
Wahoo Outside Workouts Best Practices: https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032519512-Wahoo-Outside-Workout-Best-Practices
8 Principles of Healthy Nutrition with Amber Pierce: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/8-principles-of-healthy-nutrition-with-amber-pierce/
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE- Intro and Adaptive Training Update 0:08
- What Alex Wild learned racing the US Cup Pro XCTs in Fayetteville, AR 4:47
- How to learn technical courses quickly 6:33
- Preparing for race intensity 13:26
- How to adjust your pacing strategy based on call-up position 24:09
- How to manage unexpected disappointments 26:40
- A deep dive on TrainerRoad Outside Workouts 29:40
- Why individuals get rewards in cycling instead of teams 1:03:16
- How to overcome mental limitations 1:10:47
- Are standing desks good or bad for cyclists? 1:16:46
- Best gearing choices for gravel racing 1:23:05
- How to manage life stress and recovery for athletes 1:23:45
- A guide to getting started with healthy eating for cyclists 1:38:06
- Live question and answers 1:49:51
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ADAPTIVE TRAININGAdaptive Training Video: https://youtu.be/gE2yPYZ15ew
Adaptive Training: What it is, how to use it: https://bit.ly/3dIRClW
How Adaptive Training Makes You Faster: https://bit.ly/2ZNfWLq
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Olympic Qualification, Low Power, Tech Skills and more with Clif Pro Team – Ask a Cycling Coach 304
15 april 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
Qualifying for the Olympics is an interesting and complicated process that sees pro racers adjust their training and race calendars in unique ways that us amateur cyclists can learn from. This week we talk to Clif Pro Team’s Sofía Gomez Villafañe and Russell Finsterwald about how they have worked through their roles in the olympic qualification process as well how they prepared for an early season race in the heat of Puerto Rico, why and how power data from off road races can be so low, and how to level up technical skill. Lees meer
Sofía's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofithevilla
Russell's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finsty
Russell's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7R4JQRjE14X1uIBt9ExRw
Clif Pro Team's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clifproteam
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE0:00 Intro
2:20 The complicated process of how to qualify for the Olympics
7:04 How Russell adjusted his season to collect Olympic points for his country
15:56 Russell’s heat adaptation protocol for Puerto Rico
22:45 How Russell managed expectations and his race plan at Pan-American Games
25:19 How Sofía adjusted her expectations after sub-par sensations mid-race
How Sofía has been building toward the Olympics over 4 years
Sofía’s journey from Cat 1 to Olympic hopeful
34:02 Why is power so low from MTB and off-road races, and why it still feels so hard
42:14 How to raise your power in an MTB race
How to increase efficiency in cross-country racing
50:30 How to build MTB skills quickly
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ADAPTIVE TRAININGAdaptive Training Video: https://youtu.be/gE2yPYZ15ew
Adaptive Training: What it is, how to use it: https://bit.ly/3dIRClW
How Adaptive Training Makes You Faster: https://bit.ly/2ZNfWLq
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Getting Dropped, Caloric Deficits, Supplements and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 303
8 april 2021 · 2 uur 14 min
What is the cause behind getting dropped and how do you train to avoid it happening in the future, should cyclists and triathletes maintain a caloric deficit, which supplements have the most impact on performance and much more in Episode 303 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODEIntro 0:00
Adaptive Training update 00:59
How much activity is too much on a recovery day? 14:59
Easing back into racing safely 32:32
How to fuel late-night workouts 59:51
Run-flat tubeless inserts for road bikes 1:13:32
Phone cases that mount on your handlebars 1:18:59
How and when to use both brakes or use them individually 1:20:39
Supplements that make you faster 1:28:49
Calorie balance for cyclists 1:31:40
How to not get dropped 1:56:40------------------------------------------------------------------
LEARN MORE ABOUT ADAPTIVE TRAININGAdaptive Training Video: https://youtu.be/gE2yPYZ15ew
Adaptive Training: What it is, how to use it: https://bit.ly/3dIRClW
How Adaptive Training Makes You Faster: https://bit.ly/2ZNfWLq
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMTrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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Belgian Racing with Eamon Lucas – Ask a Cycling Coach 302
1 april 2021 · 1 uur 11 min
Eamon Lucas is an American bike racer who has achieved success as a road and crit racer in the USA, racing fixed gear bikes in the Redhook Crit series for the star-studded Specialized Rocket Espresso team, and now in the intense Belgian Kermesse racing scene. Listen in as we discuss the different race tactics and cultural nuances of racing in different regions and formats that have helped Eamon be successful. Lees meer
Eamon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eamon_lucas/
Eamon’s Team - Shifting Gears Kermesse: https://www.instagram.com/shiftinggears_kermesse/
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODETrainerRoad mobile app and Adaptive Training Update 00:52
Eamon’s background in cycling 2:02
Does racing fixed gear crits make you a better bike handler? 7:46
Why did Eamon go to Europe to race? 9:25
What are Belgian Kermesse races? 11:41
How does racing in Europe differ from the US? 17:42
How to deal with negative racing 28:52
What are the best race-winning strategies, and how are they different? 41:29
How to learn from tactical mistakes 48:03
Do you need to change your power profile to be a successful racer? 58:34
What are Eamon’s future goals? 1:04:34----------------------------------------------------------------
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMTrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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Fastest Known Times, Motivation, Consistency and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 301
26 maart 2021 · 2 uur 9 min
Santa Cruz Bicycle’s Keegan Swenson joins us to discuss how he recaptured the White Rim FKT and to discuss how pro athletes manage expectations over a multi-year development plan, how to maintain motivation and consistency, pedaling technique, bike tech and much more. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
Intro 0:00
New TrainerRoad Android and iOS apps! 2:43
TrainerRoad’s new Polarized Training plans! 4:28
Adaptive Training update and common questions 6:10
How Keegan Swenson recaptured the White Rim FKT 12:42
What we can learn from how pro athletes manage expectations 50:11
How to avoid low-quality foods during high training volume 1:11:37
The biggest differences between the Santa Cruz Blur and Pivot Mach 4 SL 1:25:09How to choose the right length dropper post 1:27:05
Why don’t cyclists use %FTP instead of power on their head units? 1:33:45
How to keep your head warm on cold rides 1:34:48
Should you estimate TSS for weight training? 1:37:34
Which pedals are best for both road and MTB 1:49:36
How to find the best width handlebar for mountain biking? 1:43:26How to maintain motivation and consistency through a season of training 1:57:05
Keegan’s White Rim FKT Video - https://youtu.be/NIe9Fa8EI_M
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ADAPTIVE TRAININGAdaptive Training Video: https://youtu.be/gE2yPYZ15ew
Adaptive Training: What it is, how to use it: https://bit.ly/3dIRClW
How Adaptive Training Makes You Faster: https://bit.ly/2ZNfWLq
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMTrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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Winning Moves, Adrenaline, Sleep Deprivation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 300
18 maart 2021 · 2 uur 9 min
You need fitness, strategy and luck to make the sort of move that wins a race, so how do you increase your chances of winning? We’ll dig into this, adrenaline’s effect on endurance performance, and into whether or not training yourself to perform in a sleep deprived state is worthwhile for endurance athletes. Tune into Episode 300 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast now! Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- Is there benefit to training in a sleep-deprived state? 9:55
- Adrenaline’s role in endurance performance 35:44
-Update on TrainerRoad’s polarized training plans 56:02
- Responding in cycling/motorist conflicts 1:00:14
- Is there an ideal Q-Factor per body type? 1:10:42
- Nutrition and tool-carrying pro-tips 1:12:19
- What the hosts are best at in the training process 1:14:28
- What sort of rider-type is the best? 1:18:58
- How does training affect subsequent mental awareness? 1:27:03
- How to train for race-winning moves 1:42:38
-Live Q&A 1:58:05
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STUDIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (In order of appearance and discussion)
- Sleep deprivation and the effect on exercise performance. Vanhelder et al, 1989: http://bit.ly/38RkmWv -14:57
- Sleep or swim? Early-morning training severely restricts the amount of sleep obtained by elite swimmers. Sargent, et al, 2012: https://bit.ly/2OB5XXK -19:34
- The effect of sleep restriction, with or without high-intensity interval exercise, on myofibrillar protein synthesis in healthy young men. Saner, et al, 2020: http://bit.ly/3cHxvCG -24:55
- Sleep and Athletic Performance: The Effects of Sleep Loss on Exercise Performance, and Physiological and Cognitive Responses to Exercise. Fullagar, et al, 2014: http://bit.ly/3qYd4X0 -26:20
- The Impact of Sleep Duration on Performance Among Competitive Athletes: A Systematic Literature Review. Kirschen, et al, 2018: https://bit.ly/3eNwhIz -27:47…
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Polarized Training Deep Dive and TrainerRoad’s Training Plans – Ask a Cycling Coach 299
12 maart 2021 · 1 uur 38 min
Polarized Training is a hot topic of conversation and has been a central part of recent criticism toward TrainerRoad’s training plans. In this episode, we cover the basics of endurance training, go in-depth into the ten studies that have been used to criticize TrainerRoad, comprehensively review the current Polarized Training research, and take a deeper look at how TrainerRoad’s training plans are structured, then address the most common questions about them. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- Intro 0:00
- How to Critically Analyze Scientific Research 9:53
- The Basics of Endurance Training and Periodization 15:00
- What is Training Intensity Distribution? 19:30
- What is Polarized Training and How Is It Measured? 25:22
- What Are the Five Main Training Intensity Distribution Models? 29:51
- Can You Compare Sweet Spot vs. Polarized? 33:49
- What Does the Current Research Say About Polarized Training? 37:04
- Adaptive Training and New TrainerRoad Training Plans 1:26:53
- Who Should Do Sweet Spot Base High Volume 1:29:44
- Adaptive Training Closed Beta Update 1:33:00
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STUDIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (In order of appearance and discussion)
- Six weeks of a polarized training-intensity distribution leads to greater physiological and performance adaptations than a threshold model in trained cyclists. Neal et al, 2013. - 37:18
- Does Polarized Training Improve Performance in Recreation Runners. Munoz et al, 2014. - 58:59
- Training-Intensity Distribution During an Ironman Season: Relationship With Competition Performance. Munoz et al, 2013. - 1:03:27
- Polarized and Pyramidal Training Intensity Distribution: Relationship with a Half-Ironman Distance Triathlon Competition. Selles-Perez et al, 2019. - 1:05:20
- Polarized vs Threshold training intensity distribution on endurance sport performance a systematic review and met…
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Announcing Adaptive Training: The Right Workout. Every Time. – Ask a Cycling Coach 298
25 februari 2021 · 2 uur 16 min
Announcing Adaptive Training, the biggest update ever to TrainerRoad. Adaptive Training uses machine learning, science-based coaching principles, and an unprecedented data set to train you as an individual and make you a faster cyclist. Request priority access here: https://bit.ly/3kspxRv Lees meer
Learn more about Adaptive Training:
Adaptive Training Video: https://youtu.be/gE2yPYZ15ew
Adaptive Training: What it is, how to use it: https://bit.ly/3dIRClW
How Adaptive Training Makes You Faster: https://bit.ly/2ZNfWLq
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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Special Episode – Ketones and Bicarbonate with Dr. Chiel Poffe - Science of Getting Faster Podcast
18 februari 2021 · 36 min
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Exogenous ketones are lauded by many for their endurance performance enhancing properties, but their impact on blood acidity is detrimental to performance and can even counteract their otherwise positive effects. Dr. Chiel Poffe and his partners conducted a study to learn if Bicarbonate Unlocks the Ergogenic Action of Ketone Monoester Intake in Endurance Exercise, and what they learned was surprising. Tune into this episode to learn the science behind ketones and bicarbonate, and how to introduce them into your training regimen to get faster.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2Opxk6p
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3tOc3Uf
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SCIENCE OF GETTING FASTER PODCAST
The Science of getting Faster Podcast cuts through the noise and talks directly to the scientists doing the latest research into how to become a faster cyclist, stronger athlete, and healthier person.
Join Coach Chad Timmerman and CEO Nate Pearson of TrainerRoad as they interview a new researcher every month about their latest studies, what question they were hoping to answer, how they structured the study, what they observed and what they are still hoping to learn.
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Aggressive Racing, Sprint Power, Over-Unders and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 297
11 februari 2021 · 2 uur 9 min
Where should you draw the line with aggressive racing, why your sprint power may be lower than you want and how to improve it, why over-unders are so hard and what you can do to improve with them and much more in Episode 297 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast now!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-getting-faster-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1552970725
Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
-Intro 00:11
-Get a sneak peek of the Science of Getting Faster Podcast! 00:44
-Work for TrainerRoad! 7:48
-Fueling advice for improving body composition 14:52
-Is racing getting too aggressive? 26:07
-How to deal with overly competitive friends 58:45
-Is the supertuck ban a good thing? 1:21:15
-What is the “one bike to rule them all”? 1:29:44
-Can you race a gravel bike in a criterium? 1:32:44
-The hosts’ favorite girl scout cookies 1:38:00
-Are there good beet supplements? 1:39:06
-What workout would you only wish upon your worst enemy? 1:41:37
-Why over-unders are so hard and how to get better at them 1:44:12
-Why your sprint power is low and how to fix that 1:53:56
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-athletes-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1516326667
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.goo…
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Best Way to Raise FTP, Pro Nutrition, Strava Segments and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 296
4 februari 2021 · 2 uur 13 min
Santa Cruz Bicycles’ Keegan Swenson joins us to discuss what type of training best raises FTP, what pro athletes eat on and off the bike, the world’s most aspirational Strava segments and much more in Episode 296 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- Intro 0:11
- 3Nate and Keegan’s 370 for 30 challenge 10:22
- Is Sofia getting too fast for Nate at Cape Epic? 17:10
- 4-7Avoiding hand and arm fatigue while descending 19:55
- 8What raises FTP better: threshold or suprathreshold? 52:35
- 9-18How to avoid GI Distress during running 1:16:05
- Favorite ride food options of Keegan Swenson 1:42:52
- What are the best Strava segments in the world? 1:53:04
- Does “road feel” even matter with trainers anymore? 1:57:44
- The hosts’ go-to grocery shopping lists 1:58:46
- The hosts’ favorite cycling glasses 2:03:22
- What to do if dogs are chasing you on your bike 2:07:19
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-athletes-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1516326667
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWNjZXNzZnVsYXRobGV0ZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI4ViIjWs8xnCiBCYoay5U0B
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Read the Race Like a Pro, A-Race Recovery, Injuries and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 295
28 januari 2021 · 2 uur 4 min
Learn from Amber Pierce, Alex Wild and Pete Morris how they read a race like a pro, how much time you need to recover between A-Races, how to use injuries to get faster and much more in Episode 295 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS------------------------------------------------------------------
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
Intro 0:00
How to get more out of your training calendar 3:40
How to balance riding, training, and racing 14:39
How to use an injury to get faster 27:18
How to read the race like a pro 44:42
Favorite on-the-bike drinks 1:30:15
Kettlebell exercises for cyclists 1:32:14
How to train after an injury 1:35:28
Why you might not need 90g of carbs per hour 1:40:43
Is there an ideal power for crit racing? 1:42:44
Bike handling skills for gravel racers 1:44:26
How much recovery is required after an A-Race? 1:55:18
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-athletes-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1516326667
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWNjZXNzZnVsYXRobGV0ZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI4ViIjWs8xnCiBCYoay5U0B
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RESOURCES AND STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
- Successful Athletes Podcast:
www.TrainerRoad.com/SAP
- Blog Post on Race Prior…
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Artificial Sweeteners, DIY Race Tips, Nutrient Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 294
22 januari 2021 · 2 uur 6 min
How do artificial sweeteners fuel training, and are they good for athletes, tips for DIY races and match racing strategy, a deep dive on nutrient timing and how it affects training and much more in Episode 294 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• DIY Race Tips
• Tactics for Match Races and small breakaways
• Equipment choices that make you faster
• How to give and receive criticism as an athlete
• How to breathe more effectively
• Does burping lower your heart rate?
• Is it better to train on climbs or flats?
• How to train if you have no races on your calendar
• Ramp tests without a smart trainer
• The hosts favorite workouts and strength training exercises
• Training while pregnant
• Should athletes use artificial sweeteners?
• Nutrient timing for athletes
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RESOURCES AND STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
- Successful Athletes Podcast: www.TrainerRoad.co…
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Detraining, Is Recovery Trainable, Mental Health and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 293
15 januari 2021 · 2 uur 16 min
How quickly do you lose fitness and how quickly does it come back, do you get better at recovering as your training experience increases, how to improve your mental relationship with cycling and much more in Episode 293 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
Alex Wild's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
Coach Chad’s 2021 New Year’s Resolutions
Do you get better at recovering with more training experience?
Why riding singletrack can be surprisingly tricky
How to balance interval training with skills training
The Science of Getting Faster podcast
Should you do long rides on the weekends?
How to fuel during threshold intervals?
What to do if you’ve failed a ramp test
How much do you have to train to maintain fitness?
Does fitness actually come back quickly?
How to improve your mental relationship with sport
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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KOM Training, Increasing Training Volume, Morning Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 292
8 januari 2021 · 2 uur 19 min
Training for KOMs/QOMs can be a great fallback plan for event cancellations, but how do you train for such a unique effort? We’ll cover this and how to strategically increase your training volume, how to adapt to morning workouts and much more in Episode 292 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
Jonathan’s new XC race bike
• What Jonathan learned testing multiple XC bikes back to back
• The host’s New Year’s ResolutionsHow to train for Grinduro
• How to train to take a KOM
• Should you eat carbs during short workouts?
• What races don’t affect your training?
• How does Alcohol affect cycling performance?
• How to add extra volume to your training
• How to get used to morning workoutsBest mobility exercises for cyclists
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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Weight vs. Power, Failed Workouts, Junk Miles and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 291
31 december 2020 · 2 uur 3 min
Weight goals can seem like they are at odds with power goals, but there is a healthy way to achieve both. We’ll cover this as well as whether it is better to struggle through a workout or bail early, what is the definition of “junk miles” and if they have a place in training, and much more. Tune in now to Episode 291 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• Introduction 0:00
• New Year’s Resolutions for the hosts 4:23
• What is an ideal power curve like? 16:46
• How to use power data for mountain bikers 31:48
• Is it better to struggle or fail a workout? 49:02
• Heart rate vs. RPE-based training 1:07:20
• Why some plans don’t have ramp tests at the end of the plan 1:10:34
• Best cycling-related Christmas gifts 1:11:47
• How to pace the climbs at Leadville 1:15:23
• How to build a race calendar 1:19:24
• Skiing for cross-training 1:20:46
• What are junk miles? 1:22:50
• Are bananas and dates good fuel for cycling? 1:30:22
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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Happy Holidays and Goal Setting
24 december 2020 · 4 min
Thank you to each and every one of your for tuning into the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast every week. It means the world to us ❤️. Lees meer
It's been a hard year in many ways, but we hope training has helped you find balance and progress amidst challenge.
Looking forward to more uncertainty in the year ahead, we hope you can apply what you've learned from this year and reach new heights in 2021.
Happy Holidays and happy training from the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast crew!
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Steroids, DIY Cheap Nutrition Products, Inflammation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 289
17 december 2020 · 2 uur 1 min
SARMS are banned substances surrounded by plenty of confusion, so what do we actually know about them? Tune in for a deep dive into SARMS, DIY nutrition products that are cheap and accessible, and how to reduce inflammation but still prioritize recovery. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
What are SARMS, the side effects, and why are they illegal? 18:09
How much inflammation is too much and is it necessary to get faster? 39:49
Are antioxidants and NSAIDS bad for recovery? 50:01
Should you lick your heart rate strap? 1:10:55
How to use Plan Builder if you don’t have a race on your calendar? 1:12:47
Strength training without a gym 1:15:03
How to identify limiters 1:17:19
Ultra-distance training with short workouts 1:21:33
How to train for a Gran Fondo 1:23:37
DIY cheap nutrition options 1:27:25
Why we produce mucus when training 1:34:51
Does blackcurrant make you faster? 1:54:48
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Recovery Drinks, Overtraining, Beginner Racing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 288
11 december 2020 · 2 uur 8 min
Are recovery drinks necessary if you are already topped off on carbohydrate, how to recover from overtraining, why stage races may be the best races to start with for beginners and much more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
Intro and Updates 0:00 - 24:29
Are stage races bad for beginners?24:29 - 39:41
When to increase training volume 39:41 - 51:54
Do you need a recovery drink if you are “topped off” on carbs? 51:54 - 1:44:50
Pete’s thoughts on the Speeco Aero Breakaway handlebar 1:44:50 - 1:49:44
Tan wall tires: yay or nay? 1:49:44 - 1:51:01
Go-to nutrition products for the coaches 1:51:01 - 1:56:32
How to recover from overtraining 1:56:32 - 2:09:14
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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RESOURCES AND STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
- https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/1948/htm
- https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1483/htm
- https://cyclingtips.com/2020/12/the-speeco-aero-breakaway-bar-is-ultraf…
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Crank Length, Achieving Mastery, DOMS and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 287
3 december 2020 · 2 uur 5 min
What is the best crank length for cycling and how does it affect your power, how to achieve mastery of cycling skills and is muscle soreness a requirement for effective strength training. All this and more in Episode 287 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
How to know which skills to focus on
• How to achieve mastery of a skillHow to set effective goals
• Insider tips to getting the most from TrainerRoad
• How to measure your improvement with TrainerRoad
• Is DOMS necessary to get benefit from strength training?Does crank length matter?
What crank length is best?
• How crank length affects your power output
• How to pick the right crank length
• Does mountain biking make you a faster road cyclist?
• How COVID-19 has made us faster cyclists
• Endurance training with limited time
• Saddle bag or no saddle bag?
• How to measure distance for indoor cycling
• Why ramp tests use steps
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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Recovery Routines, Early Season PRs, Motivation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 286
25 november 2020 · 2 uur 8 min
Post-workout recovery routines that make you faster, what to do when you are setting PRs before your goal event, how to find motivation to train and help motivate others and much more in Episode 286 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
What to do if you’ve met your goals earlier than anticipated
How to avoid burnout with junior athletes
What changing your cycling cleat position will do
How to always get the same cleat position
Post-workout routines that make you a faster cyclist
How pro cycling teams work
• How to pick a training planHow to train for collegiate racing
How to calculate calorie burn with cycling
How to justify the risk of bike racing
How to motivate others to train
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-athletes-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1516326667
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWNjZXNzZnVsYXRobGV0ZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M?hl=en
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RESOURCES AND STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
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Low Cadence, Choking, Equipment Choices and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 285
19 november 2020 · 2 uur 5 min
Is low cadence more naturally efficient than high cadence, how to perform in high-pressure situations, the hosts’ favorite equipment choices and more in episode 285 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
Is low cadence more efficient?
How to avoid choking
The hosts’ favorite tires
Strength training during recovery weeks
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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Training Without a Power Meter, Low Heart Rate, Effective Sweet Spot Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 284
12 november 2020 · 1 uur 50 min
How to get faster without a power meter, what a low heart rate actually means, a practical guide to Sweet Spot training and more in Episode 284 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer
Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
What Nate learned at Lee McCormick’s clinic in Moab, UT
How to make fire road descending less sketchy
How to climb steep terrain on a mountain bike
• How to recover from a concussionGetting faster without a power meter
How much Sweetspot training is too much?
How we made TrainerRoad’s Sweetspot Base plans
What does low heart rate mean?
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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Lose Like a Winner, Transitions, Pacing & More with Sika Henry – Ask a Cycling Coach 283
5 november 2020 · 1 uur 12 min
How to stay motivated after a loss, a deep dive on triathlon transitions, pacing climbs and bike splits and much more in this special episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast with Sika Henry! Lees meer
Sika's Successful Athlete's Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/P4RKM2v4NhU
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• How to not go out too early
• How to pace a long climb
• Pacing a half-IRONMAN bike split
• Swim drills and tips that make you faster
• How to deal with losing
• Process vs. Outcome goals
• How to stay motivated after a loss
• How to return from injury
• A deep dive on triathlon transitions
• How to get your wetsuit off
• How to organize your gear in transition
• Mounting and dismounting your bike
• How to avoid GI distress for endurance athletes
• Why you should train with race nutrition
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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
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Mental Toughness, Crazy Sprints, Recovery Weeks & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 282
29 oktober 2020 · 2 uur 7 min
How to be a tough athlete, pro tips for the final kilometer of a race and why you lose most sprints, why you feel slower after a recovery week and much more with new guest host Ivy Audrain! Lees meer
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• New guest host Ivy Audrain!
• How to fix low back pain on the bike
• How to pick a training plan for the Specialty Phase
• How not to get boxed in during a sprint
• Pro tips for the final kilometer of a race
• Bunch sprint tactics
• How to improve technical skills without racing
• Why you feel slower after a recovery week
• How mindset affects training
• When to do a spindown calibration
• Is a certain pedal stance correct?
• Calories vs. carbs per hour
• Cyclists and running
• Jonathan’s Chilean walmart bike story
• How to be a tough athlete
• How to get better at longer intervals
• How to train junior athletes
• How to avoid choking------------------------------------------------------------------
SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
• iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-athletes-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1516326667
• Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWNjZXNzZnVsYXRobGV0ZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M?hl=en
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Base Training Myths, Cycling Team Roles, MTB Stage Racing & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 281
22 oktober 2020 · 2 uur 3 min
What happens when you do high intensity efforts during base training, what it was like for Amber to be a pro domestique, and tips for beginner racers on their first year of racing and mountain bike stage races. Tune into Episode 281 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast for this and more! Lees meer
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• Off-season plans for the hosts
• How to plan an off-season
• First season tips for beginners
• MTB stage race tips from Alex Wild
• What it was like for Amber being a pro domestique
• Warming up for Enduro and other short races
• A guide to ERG mode
• How often should you take the Ramp Test
• Guide to getting strength training equipment
• Training in bad air quality
• Mid-ride bottle handling etiquette
• Which power smoothing settings are best?
• Do high intensity efforts ruin base training?
• What is the goal of base training?
• Can you race during the Base Phase?
• Would you rather have a high FTP or sustainable power?------------------------------------------------------------------
SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST
• iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-athletes-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1516326667
• Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWNjZXNzZnVsYXRobGV0ZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M?hl=en
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Asthma, Timing Strength Training, Race-Day Nutrition and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 280
15 oktober 2020 · 2 uur 2 min
Why is asthma so prevalent in endurance sports, how to time your strength training with endurance training, ideal race-day nutrition and more in Episode 280 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• Successful Athletes Podcast
• Should the hosts race Lotoja?
• Amber's nutrition principles
• What an ideal day of nutrition looks like
• How strength training affects endurance training
• The science behind cell-signaling and why it's key to getting faster
• How to time your strength training with endurance training
• How asthma affects endurance performance
• Why do so many endurance athletes have asthma?
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STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7700022_Effects_of_intra-session_concurrent_endurance_and_strength_training_sequence_on_aerobic_…
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Pro Downhill Racing and Grow Cycling Foundation with Eliot Jackson – Ask a Cycling Coach Episode 279
8 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 53 min
Giant Factory Racing’s Eliot Jackson joins us to break down what makes pro Downhill racers unique and how average cyclists can learn from them, as well as a discussion on his Grow Cycling Foundation and how we can support them to make cycling more inclusive. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Eliot Jackson’s background in motocross
How Eliot made such a quick progression in mountain biking
Bike setup tips from Eliot Jackson
Beginner mistakes from a pro DH racer
Why bike / body separation is so important
How to turn a mountain bike
What mountain bike and road bike handling have in common
What sets apart the best mountain bikers in the world
Manage risk on the bike
How to build confidence in your bike handling
Why pro riders can process everything at such high speed
How to train for downhill mtb racing
How to memorize a course
How to race if you are having to ride a course blind
How to mentally recover from a mid-race mistake
What is Grow Cycling Foundation?
What motivated Eliot Jackson to found Grow
Grow Cycling Foundation’s fundraiser for the VeloSolutions pump track in Los Angeles, CA
How can you make cycling more inclusive?
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Improving Watts/Kilo, Steep Climbs, Team Time Trials and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 278
1 oktober 2020 · 2 uur 5 min
Building your fitness to improve your watts/kilo, how to prepare for rides that finish with steep climbs, how to train for team time trials and more in Episode 278 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://bit.ly/3jczqRw
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Building your fitness to improve your watts/kilo
How to prepare for rides that finish with steep climbs
How to train and practice for a team time trial
Which Base Training is best: Sweet Spot or Traditional Base?
Why road cyclists use smaller bottles than triathletes
How to not litter while riding
Derailleur adjustment and maintenance tips
Is Beers With Chad coming back?
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Cyclist Body Types, Descending, Training for Repeatability and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 277
24 september 2020 · 2 uur 2 min
How your body type and muscle fiber composition relates to your cycling training, improving your power and speed on descents, how to train for repeatability in races and more in Episode 277 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
How your body type relates to your cycling training
How to train for repeatability in a race
Adjusting your training when life gets stressful
Improving your power and speed on descents
How oval chainrings affect power meter readings
The difference between a warm-up and an opener
Why weightlifting can help your muscular endurance
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
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Pro Racing, Rider Types, and Motivation with Ben Jacques-Maynes – Ask a Cycling Coach 276
17 september 2020 · 1 uur 58 min
Retired pro cyclist Ben Jacques-Maynes joins the podcast to discuss what he learned about motivation, nutrition, training, injuries, how to maximize success and more in Episode 276 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
What Ben learned as a mountain biker that helped him in road racing
How Ben became a pro cyclist
What pro cycling is actually like
How to maintain motivation when racing against the odds
Why losing too much weight makes you slower
How to recover from an injury
Why Ben won more races when he started weighing more
What it takes to get a podium finish in a stage of the Tour of California
How to recognize and manage disordered eating
How to manage a healthy relationship with food and cycling
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
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Turning Pro, Macronutrients for Cyclists, Dehydration and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 275
10 september 2020 · 2 uur 3 min
How to turn pro, the optimal macronutrient composition for cyclists, preventing dehydration on cold rides and more in Episode 275 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Training to be better at riding out of the saddle
Optimal macronutrient compositions for cyclists
Amber’s tips to turn pro in your twenties
Preventing dehydration on cold rides
Tips to drink on the bike easier
What happens when you do all your training indoors
The best gearing for training indoors
Sprinting from the hoods
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Racing at High Elevation, Learning to Suffer, Recovery and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 274
3 september 2020 · 2 uur 3 min
How to improve your racing at elevation while living at low altitude, how to increase your ability to suffer, how to recover from a big training week and more in Episode 274 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
How to create your own goals in a year of no racing
Simple ways to add more volume to your training
How to best recover from a high volume training week or training block
Why using a TENS unit may aid recovery
Amber’s biggest concerns going into The Cape Epic
Tips to ride faster on a single-speed mountain bike
How to race at elevation while living at low altitude
How to improve your ability to ride in sweet spot
The Coaches Tour de France jersey picks
How to improve your ability to suffer
How to switch to training in the early mornings
Pro tips for openers the day before your MTB race
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
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Why FTP Isn’t Everything, Finding a Base Plan, Plyometrics and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 273
27 augustus 2020 · 2 uur 6 min
Why FTP isn’t always the best measure of your fitness, how to find the right type of base plan for you, why plyometrics may help cyclists get faster and more in Episode 273 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Efficiently increase your aerobic capacity
Why FTP isn’t always the best measure of fitness
Tips to choose if Sweet Spot Base or Traditional Base is best for you
How to use a B-Race to prep for your A-Race
How to add more volume to train for ultra-endurance events
Plyometrics for mountain bikers and cyclists
The best preparation for Single Track 6
How to train for and execute very long rides
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.
Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
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MTB World Champion Kate Courtney – Ask a Cycling Coach 272
20 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 45 min
MTB World Champion Kate Courtney joins the podcast to give you the insights to what it takes to be a World Champion including how she builds resilience through mental training, how she is able to quickly recover from crashes, why she uses strength training to get faster and more in Episode 272 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Cape Epic deep dive into equipment, nutrition, logistics, etc.
How Kate works on her technical skills to race pro MTB
Why Kate uses strength training to get faster
Kate’s nutrition for training, racing, recovery and more
How Kate is able to quickly recover between races and training sessions
Kate’s insights to build the strong mental fortitude of a world champion
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
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Treating Hyponatremia, Training with Low TSS, EPO and more – Ask a Cycling Coach 271
13 augustus 2020 · 2 uur 2 min
How to quickly recognize and treat hyponatremia, how to get faster with a low TSS training plan, how EPO and your hematocrit affect your performance and more in Episode 271 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
How to recognize and treat hyponatremia
Tips to get the most benefit from caffeine for training and racing
How EPO and your hematocrit affect your performance
How to get faster with a low TSS training plan
Tips to pick the best plan for draft-legal triathlons
Why training VO2 Max is helpful even if you don’t race
Setup tips for to train with a single-speed on an indoor trainer
Why you should be using tire inserts for XC MTB
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
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Weight Loss and Nutrition with Successful Athlete Jesse Fortson – Ask a Cycling Coach 270
6 augustus 2020 · 2 uur
Special guest Jesse Fortson from The Successful Athletes Podcast (https://youtu.be/jSlKA3dBQfs) joins Jonathan and Pete to delve into the science of his weight loss journey, how to find the right diet for you, nutrition tips to ensure you lose weight and get faster and more in Episode 270 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
General guidelines for the ideal nutrition for cyclists
How to find a balance with your calorie deficit
Tips to get more quality macro-nutrients in your diet
How to manage your cravings while trying to lose weight
Strategies to fuel your workouts and still maintain your weight loss
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
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Special Guest: MTB Pro Alex Wild – Ask a Cycling Coach 269
30 juli 2020 · 1 uur 22 min
MTB Pro Alex Wild joins the team to discuss how he balances riding pro MTB and a full-time job, how he uses analytics to improve every aspect of his mountain biking ecosystem from equipment to nutrition and training, a breakdown of Alex’s setup with the new Specialized Epic and more in Episode 269 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
How Alex started riding MTB
Alex’s strategy to KOM Old La Honda road
How Alex balances a full-time job and racing pro MTB
Alex insights to manage expectations and confidence on race day
Alex’s racing and training equipment checklist
How Alex deals with nerves on race day
Pro tips for a proper MTB race warmup
How to plan for a year-long racing season
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
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Cycling to Lose Weight, Year-Long Fitness, Cycling Myths and more – Ask a Cycling Coach 268
23 juli 2020 · 2 uur 4 min
Finding the right cycling workouts to help you lose weight, how a year of training and no racing will affect your performance, the most common cycling myths debunked and more in Episode 268 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
A safety first reminder from Coach Jonathan
How a year of no racing affects your fitness
How to lose weight through cycling training
The most common cycling myths debunked
How to return to training after illness
The best cadence to use in training
Tips to avoid bad food and eat better
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.
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VO2 Max vs 1 Minute Power, Training Zones, Lightheadedness and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 267
16 juli 2020 · 2 uur 4 min
The difference between your VO2 Max power and Max 1 minute power, how to get the most benefit from your training zones, why training can make you lightheaded and more in Episode 267 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Etiquette tips for doing TrainerRoad's Outside Workouts
Why you can handle higher blood sugar levels during exercise
The difference between your VO2 Max power and Max 1 minute power
How to get the most benefit from your training zones
Training tips for mountain bike time trials
Why athletes may get light-headed when standing quickly
How to best use extra training time in your week
Is it ok to yell expletives during a workout?
How to fit a weekly race into your Mid-Volume Training Plan
Where you can find information about local races
How to fuel for early morning workouts
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
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Carbs vs. Fat, TSS Trends, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 266
9 juli 2020 · 2 uur 1 min
Do carbs stop you from burning fat, why TSS doesn’t increase linearly, how to plan and recover from a training camp and more in Episode 266 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Live Ramp Test Recap
Why TSS doesn’t increase linearly
Do carbs stop you from burning fat?
How to plan and recover from a training camp
Training slow cadence for climbing
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Special Guests: The Black Foxes Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merritt – Ask a Cycling Coach 265
2 juli 2020 · 2 uur 10 min
Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merritt from The Black Foxes join the podcast to discuss the goals of their organization, The Black Foxes, plus riding in wet conditions, racing and training with a fixed gear bike and more in Episode 265 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merrit from The Black Foxes join the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!
How the Black Foxes and the TrainerRoad Coaches got started in cycling
What is the goal of The Black Foxes?
Equipment and riding tips to be confident in wet conditions
How to ride perfect Outside Workouts on your mountain bike
Tips to setup your fixed gear bike with a power meter
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Power Curves, Plateaus, Growth Hacking and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 264
26 juni 2020 · 2 uur 13 min
Learn how to analyze your power curve to help direct your training, what to do to end a plateau in your fitness, a deep dive into if training your ability to handle a higher cognitive load will make you faster and more in Episode 264 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
How to push past plateaus in your fitness
Why you don’t need to train as long as your goal events
How to train weaknesses in your power curve
Tubeless setups tips for MTB to road
Training your ability to handle a higher cognitive load
How to get structured workouts with TrainerRoad on a budget
How to figure out how much to increase your FTP to progress your training
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Justin Williams - Special Guest – Ask a Cycling Coach 263
18 juni 2020 · 2 uur 25 min
Justin Williams from L39ION of Los Angeles joins the team to break down his career, sprint tactics, and more in Episode 263 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
Special Guest Justin Williams joins The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!
How to setup a leadout train
Can you teach people leadout skills?
How do you communicate as a team?
How to stay safe while fighting for position
WYR have 2000 watts peak power or 1500 watts for longer?
Do you do strength training?
Justin’s nutrition and training strategy for off season to in season
Justin’s breakdown on how to sprint
How Justin started his cycling career
How can we make cycling more inclusive?
Donate to the L39ion of Los Angeles
How do you find new riders for L39ion?
How to beat L39ion of Los Angeles
Would L39ion race Dirty Kanza?
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Sprint Power, Mental Limits, Comfort and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 262
11 juni 2020 · 2 uur
Training tips to increase your peak sprint power, how to sustainably push your physical and mental limits, techniques to improve your comfort on the bike and more in Episode 262 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
A recap on Round 3 of the LIVE Group Ramp Test
What happened to Nate?
Jonathan’s new tip to improve your Outside Workouts
Training tips to improve your peak sprint power
How to sustainably push your physical and mental limits
Techniques to improve your comfort on the bike
Did Amber actually go to failure on the last LIVE Group Ramp Test?
How your Specialty Phase can get too hard to complete
How to pause your Outside Workout when you need more time for a rest interval
Is carbon better than alloy for MTB handle bars?
Nate’s recommendation for protein powder
Is it possible to make fitness gains too fast?
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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4 juni 2020 · 9 min
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Bonking, Outside Workouts, Predictions for Cape Epic 2021 and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 261
28 mei 2020 · 1 uur 55 min
Why bonking on your rides is not making you faster, tips to increase your FTP while riding outside with TrainerRoad's Outside Workouts Feature, the coaches' predictions for racing Cape Epic in 2021 and more in Episode 261 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
The coaches’ expectations for Cape Epic 2021
Why bonking on your rides is not making you faster
How to estimate your FTP ceiling
The pros and cons of fueling your rides to hunger
How to find the right type of training to continue to increase your FTP
Tips to ride in the right zone with Outside Workouts
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.
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Cramping, Sodium, Women's Hydration with Precision Hydration's Andy Blow – Ask a Cycling Coach 260
21 mei 2020 · 1 uur 49 min
Precision Hydration's Andy Blow joins the podcast this week to discuss all things hydration, including dealing with muscle cramps, balancing your sodium levels, women's specific hydration and more in Episode 260 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Lees meer
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
About Andy Blow and How Precision Hydration started
How to increase your sweat rate if needed for your event
Properly loading your body with sodium and electrolytes before an event
How much salt should an athlete be getting in their diet
What do the salt stains on your clothes after exercise mean?
Sodium and hydration requirement differences for indoor vs outdoor workouts
The effect of dousing yourself with water during exercise
Why do cramps happen and what we can do to prevent them
The role of sodium in cramping
Women's specific practices for proper hydration
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST
Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.
Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
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• Get Started: https://www.trainerroad.com/getting-star…