Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
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Off Season, Power Imbalances, Workout Fuel Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 234
How to plan your offseason, fixing power imbalances, optimal timing for workout fuel and more will be covered in Episode 234 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How long should your off season be? Why you should not immediately start a Build Phase after time off Deep dive on how and when you should fuel your workouts Is it bad to change position during VO2 max intervals? What to do if you have a left / right power imbalance Coach Chad's tips on how to read while on the trainer Entertainment options on the trainer Do athletes need more cooling as they adapt to putting out more power? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Upgrading Categories, Fat Burning, Food Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 233
Upgrading race categories, the myth of "the fat burning zone," food sensitivities vs food allergies and more will all be covered in Episode 233 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Is the "fat burning zone" a myth? Food sensitivities vs food allergies Are dairy products bad for performance? How to ride rollers Dealing with injury and returning to training How to transition from triathlon to cycling Suspension setup tips When should you upgrade categories? How to pee on the bike during a race More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Training When Sick, Weight Gain to Build Power, Anemia and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 232
Training while sick, gaining weight to increase power, how to modify training for athletes with anemia and much more will be discussed on Episode 232 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to modify training for athletes with anemia What indoor workouts suit rollers better than a trainer? Healthy eating tips that the coaches use Do lighter riders need to put on weight to increase power? What do you lose by skipping recovery rides? Should you still train when sick? How does riding easy on downhills affect normalized power? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Optimal Body Composition, Breakaway Teamwork, Heartburn and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 231
Reaching optimal body composition, how to make a breakaway successful, dealing with heartburn while training and much more will be discussed on Episode 231 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to deal with heartburn during intense exercise Could a road racer build fitness by just doing the bike workouts of a tri plan? How to reach an optimal body composition Strategies to work as a team and make the breakaway successful Getting faster without a power meter Are there any gains in using smaller disk brake rotors? How to pace the 20 minute FTP Test More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Kona Learnings, L-Carnitine's affect on Performance, Tapers and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 230
Join us live for Episode 230 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we'll share what we learned at IRONMAN World Championships, the effect of L-Carnitine on endurance performance, how to alter your taper for specific races and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Kona athletes recap from Ironman World Champs Coach Jonathan's experience of being hit by a car Integrating standing in your TrainerRoad Workouts The effect of L-Carnitine on endurance performance How does a taper differ between types of races? Should gravity racers train cardio differently than other cyclists? Nutrition tips for enduro racers How to keep your bottles from falling off the bike Is cadence and precision important during recovery intervals? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
A Power Meter Deep Dive with Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper – Ask a Cycling Coach 229
Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper joins the team to discuss all things power meters, including how power meters are made, calibration, and what the future of power meters may look like. Tune in to hear Scott's insights in episode 229 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What is inside a power meter? How are power meters calibrated in the factory? Can the power meter calibration change? The difference between zero offset and calibration What makes carbon harder to install a power meter on? How does temperature affect the zero offset of a power meter? The future of cycling power meters More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Kona Special Interview – Nate Zarlengo – Ask a Cycling Coach 228
Nate Zarlengo is coming into Kona already having overcome a big obstacle. After so many hard hours training and preparing, hitting a car on his bike days before the race is the last thing he expected. Regardless, he is not going to let it slow him down. Tune in to hear Nate's experience and his feelings going into IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Nate's start in triathlon Nate by the numbers Managing work, travel, family, and triathlon Nate's nutrition strategy Dealing with hitting a car days before the race How Nate heat trained for Kona Nate's support team Who will win Ironman World Champs this year? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Kona Special Interview – John Borton – Ask a Cycling Coach 227
John Borton is coming to Kona for the first time, but he has done his research and is ready to race. He plans to use his insights in aerodynamics, nutrition, and course knowledge to be as fast as ever. Tune in to hear exactly how John has prepared for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: John by the numbers How John qualified for IronMan Kona Balancing life, work, and triathlon How John got aero John's nutrition strategy How John plans to execute the run Who will win this year? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Kona Special Interview – Norman Banick – Ask a Cycling Coach 226
Norman Banick is a Kona veteran and a previous Ironman winner. This year he is using his experience with consistent training, nutrition, and equipment to be faster than ever. Tune in to learn from Norman's experience as he prepares for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What it feels like to win an IronMan Can athletes be successful on a mid-volume plan? How Norman started racing triathlons Norman's pre-race nutrition plan Positioning and pacing for the swim Norman's equipment checklist How Norman heat trained for Kona Norman's takeaways from his previous Ironman World Championship More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Kona Special Interview – Scott Byram – Ask a Cycling Coach 225
Scott Byram is coming to Kona for the first time, with a clear plan for his race. From punctures, to marginal gains and where to find the best pizza, he has it all figured out. Now, time to make it happen. Tune in to hear all Scott's insights as he prepares for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How Scott first got into triathlon Balancing training, work, and sleep Scott's pre- race day nutrition plan Dealing with mid-race punctures What to expect going into the run How Scott paces his run Scott's preferred post-race meal More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Kona Special Interview – Frida Hedman – Ask a Cycling Coach 224
Frida Hedman is a first time Kona qualifier and exemplifies the discipline that it takes to get there. Frida manages to balance her career, family life and triathlon by using efficient training methods to prepare for Kona all the way from Sweden. Tune in to learn from all of her hard work for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How Frida started racing triathlons Tips to improve on the swim How Frida manages heavy training loads Dealing with equipment changes before race day How Frida heat trained for Kona from Sweden Frida's race day nutrition plan How Frida paces the run More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Climbing, Elevation, Over-Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 223
Tune in for Episode 223 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we will be discussing the cost of climbing out of the saddle, elevation's effect on training and recovery, how to manage over-training and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Elevation's effect on training and recovery How to make the most of your off-season? How Nate got his Cat 2 upgrade in one season Does low-volume training cause fitness plateaus? Is climbing out-of-the-saddle faster? How to manage over-training syndrome? Why you should do cool-downs TrainerRoad in Kona! More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Pain, Stretching, Strength and more with The Ready State's Kelly Starrett – Ask a Cycling Coach 222
The Ready State's Dr. Kelly Starrett joins Coach Jonathan at Strava HQ for a talk on how to be faster through mobility, stretching, strength training, injury prevention and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Kelly Starrett is here to discuss how mobility can make us faster! What is the difference between mobility and flexibility? Should cyclists focus on flexibility? Functional body positioning that increases performance Why cyclists need to do multi-plane movements How cross-training will affect your cycling The difference between working harder and doing what will actually improve performance What are the biggest enemies of consistency More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Hydration, Sweat and Cramping with Precision Hydration's Andy Blow – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 221
Andy Blow of Precision Hydration joins us for a deep dive into hydration, sweating, cramping and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What really causes cramps? • How do you accurately test sweat rates? • Is it necessary to replace sodium in the mornings? • What influence does recent nutrition have on sweat tests? • How to test hydration levels on a daily basis • Is there an ideal sweat rate? • Does sweat rate change over time? • Should you aim to replace all sodium and liquid lost to sweat? • Is the loss of sodium or liquid more harmful to performance? • Is sweat rate correlated to relative performance changes? • How do you calculate your sweat rate-specific nutrition in hot vs. cold conditions? • How heat acclimatization affects sweat More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: forum.trainerroad.com/t/hydration-sw…cast-221/21035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Caffeine and Nutrition, Training with the Menstrual Cycle, Closing Gaps and More with Special Guest Amber Pierce – Ask a Cycling Coach 220
Special guest and Cannondale Pro Amber Pierce joins the team for a discussion on how caffeine affects mid-ride nutrition, closing gaps in a race, balancing performance with the menstrual cycle and much more. Episode 220 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Amber Pierce joins the podcast team for Episode 220! News and updates from Eurobike Why not upgrading your race category can be a good thing Can caffeine affect nutrient absorption from other foods? How much sunscreen should you use for long rides? How to focus your training during the race season Why plateaus in fitness happen, and how to move past them Should you use your sprint to close gaps in a race? How should women alter their training to better coincide with their menstrual cycle? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Trainers, Power Meters and More with DC Rainmaker – Ask a Cycling Coach 219
Episode 219 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live from Eurobike! DC Rainmaker joins the team to discuss trainers, aero sensors, and all the latest training tech. Tune in and get faster on your favorite podcast app! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE DC Rainmaker is here to talk tech! Aerodynamic testing with aero sensors How to test the accuracy of your power meter Why are there not more pedal-based power meters? Improvements in power meters for MTB Ray's top trainer choices How to choose the best power meter for you Are indoor bikes, or trainers, the future? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Enduro, Limiters, Peaking Too Soon and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 218
Tune in live for Episode 218 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we will be discussing our takeaways after racing Enduro World Series, how to find your limiters as a time trialist, how to tell if you've reached peak fitness and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Why Enduro is such a cool and hard racing format How to pace a cyclocross race Efficiency tips for cyclocross Pro tips for cleaning your kit Can small riders still be good time trialists? How to find your limiter in time trials What is the best testing protocol for outside riding? Good and bad foods for carb loading Exactly how many carbs should you eat for training? How to race a criterium without surges How to tell if you've peaked How long should you wait after a peak to train More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Heat Training Risks, Cramping, Losing Fitness and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 217
Join us live for Episode 217 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll cover how heat training is proven to make you faster, but it can come at the cost of valuable training adaptations, why cramping actually happens and why it is so hard to avoid, how quickly you lose different types of fitness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How to fix tubeless flats in a race When to train inside and when to train outside How to train outside with TrainerRoad When is the best time for an endurance training block Why you get cramps and how to avoid them How quickly you lose fitness Should you not drink during a short race? How heat training can actually make you slower Why you should turn a road bike differently to an MTB Why your legs get tired in a race How to treat road rash like a pro More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Leadville Recap and Cornering Clinic with Lee McCormack – Ask a Cycling Coach 216
World-renowned MTB skills coach Lee McCormack from Lee Likes Bikes joined us to break down Coach Jonathan's Leadville performance and take a deep dive into cornering and jumping. Episode 216 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Congratulations to the Stans Pivot Pro MTB Team Coach Jonathan's Leadville 100 Race Recap Equipment tips for the Leadville 100 Race Nutrition and pacing strategies for long rides Lee McCormack from Lee Likes Bikes is here! How to position your body on the bike for control and speed How to use rowing and anti-rowing on the bike How to read the trail and take advantage of small features Improving bike handling skills by seeing the trail as a wave More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Legs vs. Cardio, Warming Up, Speed Wobbles and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 215
Join us live for Episode 215 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be discussing the common saying of legs or lungs failing first and the science behind that, what happens in your body during a warmup, what speed wobbles actually are and how to avoid them, and much more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE TrainerRoad athletes going to World Championships! Legs vs. cardio: what is your limiter? How you use anaerobic work capacity Why attacking around the outside is a good idea Paceline tactics How fatigue accumulates over the course of a ride The science of warmups How to make sure you don't blow up during the swim How to properly pace a triathlon Ultra-endurance racing and discomfort Why do you get speed wobbles? How to train for the Iceman Cometh Challenge MTB Race More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Nationals, VO2 Max, Rotating Mass and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 214
Group ride tactics to help you move through the field, how green tea affects endurance performance, how to recognize, overcome and avoid overreaching and much more, all covered in Episode 213 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE A guide to USAC MTB National Championships at Winter Park, CO What it takes to be competitive at National Championships How to train for high elevation Pacing at elevation Nutrition for XCO racing New race analysis videos! Is VO2 Max trainable? How to deal with a disappointing race The danger of a DNF Does shoe weight matter? Road vs. MTB shoes How to shorten a triathlon plan More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Group Ride Tactics, Green Tea, Overreaching and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 213
Group ride tactics to help you move through the field, how green tea affects endurance performance, how to recognize, overcome and avoid overreaching and much more, all covered in Episode 213 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Update on TrainerRoad Pricing • Green Tea’s effect on performance • How to hold momentum through corners • The history of how Nate met Chad, Pete, and Jonathan • How to deal with mid-workout interruptions • Tips to improve confidence racing crits • How to brake while cornering • Cat 2 to Cat 1 upgrade strategies • What is overreaching and what does it feel like? • How to factor in mobility when choosing your bike • What is better: a TT bike, or a road bike with aero-extensions? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Aerobic Metabolism 101, Openers, Tahoe Trail 100 and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 212
Join us for a livestream of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be discussing the basics of aerobic metabolism and how you can use it to make you faster, the physiological and psychological effects of openers, analysis of Coach Jonathan's Tahoe Trail 100 performance and more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Analyzing Coach Jonathan's Performance at Tahoe Trail 100 How to nail perfect pacing Can you absorb more than 90g of carbs per hour? How to transition to cyclocross season How your body turns food into energy Everything you needed to know about aerobic metabolism Should you mix VO2 and threshold intervals in the same workout? How to get big legs Advantages and disadvantages of wheel-off trainers The psychological and physiological effects of openers How to train for Enduro Variability Index explained More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Pain Tolerance, Body Fat, Descending and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 211
What role pain tolerance plays in performance, a deep dive into body fat, how to increase confidence and speed in descents, plus your live questions will all be covered in Episode 211 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How Nate is becoming a fast descender! What is the best mountain bike for a beginner? Tips to increase confidence with mountain biking Jonathan's bike setup for Leadville Tahoe Trail 100 course preview Should you avoid events longer than your goal race? How to recover from a big race How the Leadville corral system works How cortisol affects your training A deep dive into how your body uses fat How to find your w/kg limit What role does pain tolerance play in performance? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Sprinting, FTP Increase, Leadville Equipment and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 210
Clif Bar Racing's Pete Morris will join us for a deep dive into the mechanics of a sprint, how much FTP increase you can expect in a year, equipment tips for the Leadville 100, how to regain motivation and more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Carson City Off-Road race analysis • Congrats to the Stans-Pivot Pro Team and Clif Bar Racing's Nick Gibb! • Course recon tips • Triathlon relay tips • Low hanging "aero" fruit • How to train for a specific course • How to know your limits without power • What most people misunderstand about fueling rides • How to train for races that start hard • A deep dive on the mechanics of a sprint • Leadville equipment tips • How much FTP increase is normal in a year? • How to regain motivation More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Cape Epic, DOMS, Strategy with Sofía Gomez Villafañe – Ask a Cycling Coach 209
Special guest and 4x Argentine National Champion Sofía Gomez Villafañe of the Stans Pivot Pro Team joins us for a preview of Nate & Sofía's Cape Epic plans, a deep dive into DOMS, race strategy and more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE 4x Argentine National Champion, Sofía Gomez Villafañe Outside workouts are live! Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road Preview Nate and Sofía's Cape Epic plans Strength training benchmarks How to build an MTB race strategy How to get better at sustained power How to drop somebody that's faster than you Is muscle pain proportional to training load or quality? A deep dive on DOMS How to feel okay with celebrating How to gain "free" speed More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Strength Training, Heart Rate and Testing, Elevation & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 208
Team Clif Bar Racing’s Pete Morris joins us again as we go over Coach Chad’s strength training plan, how to gain weight and get faster, what your heart rate data means during a ramp test, and much more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • How to increase your FTP with TrainerRoad • Why you experience numbness when riding hard • Barely holding on to a fast group, or leading a slower group: What’s best? • How to use an olympic tri to prep for a Half-Ironman • How to taper before a Half-Ironman • Why course replica workouts aren’t good training • How to make the most of course reconnaissance • Tips to avoid a tight lower back • How elevation affects pacing • How to use “negative split” pacing • How to pick the right gearing for a climb • How to gain weight and get faster • Coach Chad’s Strength Training Recommendations • Should you reach max heart rate during a ramp test? • How to make a hot and humid room cool and dry • Training in the heat vs. cold • Tech that measures recovery More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
FTP Improvement, Sleep Deep Dive, Training Outside & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 207
Updating FTP with test data vs. race data, a deep dive on sleep and performance, how to do TrainerRoad workouts outside and much more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • New TrainerRoad apps! • How to do TrainerRoad workouts outside • Coach Jonathan's mini training camp • How to incorporate and recover from a training camp • How to train as a busy parent • Time management techniques for busy athletes • A deep dive on sleep and performance • How to be a better descender • The risks of using race data to update your FTP • Cramming for an ultra-endurance race • Stage race preparation tips • The Mongolia Bike Challenge More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
How to Win a World Cup Race, Cooling, Protein & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 206
What does it take to win a World Cup STXC race, a deep dive on how the body cools itself, how cyclists should be using protein and BCAA, and much more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • (2:50) Chloe Woodruff’s World Cup STXC win! • (5:45) Advice for cyclists with diabetes • (10:20) How to pace an ultra-distance race • (15:40) Why more people should do low-volume plans • (21:35) Hacks and tips for fitting in training with a busy schedule • (31:00) Do topical skin products affect cooling? • (33:40) A deep dive on cooling • (44:05) Are baselayers effective? • (48:30) A deep dive on protein and BCAA for cyclists • (1:05:00) Understanding race prioritization • (1:11:55) Returning from a crash • (1:22:45) When should you use solid foods on the bike? • (1:32:35) How to be fast for an entire race series • (1:40:10) Live Questions More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Hot Weather Tips, Rest Weeks, Aero Field Testing & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 205
Hot weather training and racing tips, why you might not need rest weeks, tips for aerodynamic field testing and more, all covered in this week's episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Join us live this Thursday at 8:00am Pacific! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How to beat hot weather Why you may not actually need rest weeks Are hiking and stair running good cross training? How to balance training with pregnancy How long can you ride in the Sweet Spot zone? How the digestive system reacts to a race Tips for riders with small hands Tips for aerodynamic field testing How to pin your race number More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Dominant Team Tactics, Pre-Workout Snacks, Understanding CTL & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 204
Join us live this Thursday at 8:00 am Pacific for this week's Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast for discussions on dominant team tactics, the best pre-workout snacks, a guide to understanding CTL and more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE What to pay attention to when you pre-ride a course Tire pressure: how low is too low? Why you should start with lower pressure than you think How to develop a Plan B race strategy Pacing long climbs A guide to understanding CTL Why are you always out of breath climbing stairs? Should you ride with a flat or rounded back? Why you can put out power on climbs, but not flats How to be fast on flat terrain Should you eat beans before your next workout? How to counter a dominant team More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Pro Stage Race Tips, Altitude and Caloric Burn, Understanding TSS & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 203
On the next episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast, we'll discuss stage race pro tips that Jonathan collected at a UCI stage race, how altitude affects caloric burn, a deep dive to help you understand TSS, and much more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Stage Race tips from the pros • How to stay focused during a race • Things to know about racing multiple times per day • Is Ribose a good recovery supplement? • How do nitrates and nitrites affect performance? • Are sprints at the end of a workout a bad idea? • How cold weather, swimming, and sodium levels affect hydration • Why does TSS drop in the Specialty Phase? • Why chronic training load is not a good indicator of performance • Understanding calories burned and metabolic efficiency • Does altitude affect caloric burn? • How to race against an unknown field • How to race solo amongst teams • What to expect when racing at a lower elevation More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
How to Beat Light Riders, Rest Day Cravings, Sauna Training & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 202
How big riders can easily beat light riders, how to manage rest day hunger and cravings, more information on sauna training and much more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Outside Workouts with TrainerRoad! How to know when to skip a race and recover Pre-race routines and visualization XC MTB pacing USAC MTB call-up points explained We raced another TT! Indoor training on a budget Are saunas only effective immediately after training? How to prepare for a ramp test Coach Chad's strength training recommendations How does ribose affect recovery? Why you always feel extra hungry on rest days Why properly fueling workouts is actually a skill How to manage weight during a taper How big riders can easily beat light riders More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Athlete Interviews: Alison Tetrick
Alison Tetrick is known as the Queen of Kanza and one of the best endurance racers in the world. We discussed everything from Dirty Kanza strategy to rebounding from traumatic accidents in the latest episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Tune in now! For more information on this episode, head over to forum.trainerroad.com/ • More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, interview special guests, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Athlete Interviews: Jeff Linder – NorCal Cycling Videos
Sprinting is a skill every cyclist needs, and our latest podcast guest, Jeff Linder (NorCal Cycling Videos), is an expert at breaking down sprints in one of the most competitive districts in the USA. Tune in and become a better sprinter! For more information on this episode, head over to forum.trainerroad.com/ Tune in, get faster, and follow Jeff's channel on Youtube here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIfRR1N2Gm1vjj9X955iWSQ • More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, interview special guests, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Athlete Interviews: Rose Grant – Stan's Pivot Pro Team
Rose Grant is a 4x national champion, multi-time Epic Rides champion, and a previous USA World Championships team member. She lives and trains in Whitefish, MT and manages to be a world-class contender while balancing the responsibilities of motherhood. Rose's experience at the pointy-end of some off the biggest XC races in the world, and her experience of returning from a string of devastating injuries gives her an entirely unique perspective that we can all learn from. Enjoy! For more information on this episode, head over to forum.TrainerRoad.com Tune in, get faster, and follow Rose's racing on her social channels @rosekgrant and @stanspivot. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • The components of the ideal pre-race meal for Rose. • How Rose manages consistent sleep while traveling • Rose's morning routine • What Rose eats for pre-race breakfast • Rose's pre-race warmup routine • How Rose prepares herself mentally before a race • Rose's insanely good post-ride treats • How Rose maintained motivation through serious injuries • Rose's tips for resisting temptations with delicious baked goods! • Rose's favorite post-win indulgence • The one thing Rose wishes she did more of in her early years as a pro ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, interview special guests, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Athlete Interviews: Keegan Swenson – Stan's Pivot Pro Team
Keegan Swenson is one of the best cross-country MTB racers in the USA, and is currently focused on earning a spot to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. I've never met anybody who approaches the training process with so much enthusiasm and optimism, and I think we can all learn from that in this interview. Enjoy the podcast, and be more like Keegan! For more information on this episode, head over to forum.TrainerRoad.com Tune in, get faster, and follow Keegan's racing on his social channels @keegels99 and @stanspivot. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What Keegan eats for dinner the day before a race • The one thing Keegan takes to every race • Keegan's morning routine • Pre-race breakfast • Keegan's unconventional warmup strategy • What music Keegan listens to before a race • Why Keegan loves Park City so much • How Keegan balances strength training with on the bike training • What a typical strength training workout looks like for Keegan • Keegan's favorite post-win indulgence • The one thing Keegan wishes he did more of in his early years as a pro ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, interview special guests, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Athlete Interviews: Sofia Gomez Villafane – Stan's Pivot Pro Team
Sofía Gomez Villafañe is the current XCO and STXC National Champion of Argentina and a rising star in the sport of Cross-Country mountain biking. She's a relative newcomer to the sport and still maintains a part-time job while training and racing full-time for the Stans-Pivot Pro Team p/b Maxxis. For more information on this episode, head over to https://forum.TrainerRoad.com Tune in, get faster, and follow Sofia's racing on her social channels @sofithevilla and @stanspivot. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Sofia's pre-race dinner of choice • Sofia's sleep hacks • Morning routines for race day • Pre-race breakfast • Sofia's structured warmup • What music Sofia listens to before a race • Sofia's favorite place to ride • How Sofia is improving her psychological performance for racing • Balancing work, school and training • Sofia's favorite post-win indulgence • The one thing Sofia wishes she did more of in her early years as a pro ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, interview special guests, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Athlete Interviews: Chloe Woodruff – Stan's Pivot Pro Team
Chloe Woodruff is an Olympian, multi-time National Champion and bonafide legend in the cross-country mountain biking space. As the owner and manager of the Stans-Pivot Pro Team, she has a unique perspective and set of responsibilities that provide a ton of learning opportunities for us. For more information on this episode, head over to Forum.TrainerRoad.com Tune in, get faster, and follow Chloe's racing on her social channels @chloewoodruff and @stanspivot. • More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, interview special guests, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Losing fitness, How Cadence Affects Fatigue, Nutrition Hacks & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 201
Join us live for another episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be covering why retired pro cyclists are still so fast, years after retirement, how cadence and different muscles affect fatigue, and some recent research on nutrition hacks. Tune in Thursday, April 4 at 8:00am Pacific. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Why your bike may be heavier than you think How pomegranates make you faster Why retired pro cyclists are still so fast Why training at a younger age increases your potential How training changes your body at a cellular level How to train during holidays How to get rid of a rider in a breakaway What to do if you are the weakest or strongest rider in a group Does "salt loading" work? What should you do after you peak? How to know if you should train short or sustained power Which muscles make the most power? Why most people misunderstand the role of glutes in the pedal stroke Should you do longer rides to prep for road races? How cadence affects fatigue Returning to training from injury How to race "hot dog" criteriums More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Happiness and Performance, Limiters, Cellular Adaptation & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 200
Our 200th episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast will feature discussions on happiness and performance, how to understand and overcome your performance limiters, how training changes your body at a cellular level, and much more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How to use a lack of race fitness to your advantage New race analysis videos: sag climbing and descending What beet juice actually does for performance How to overcome fitness blocks How to do a fair self-analysis of your cycling potential Why muscle fiber composition isn't a strict determinant of performance How training changes our body at the cellular level A guide to strategic decision making in race situations How to recognize changes in wind How to know if you should abandon a race plan or stick to it Why a faster cadence is almost always a better solution for climbing How long does it take to lose the benefit of a warmup? Why and how you should calibrate your power meter every ride Is sparkling water bad for performance? How being happy makes you faster Why you shouldn't get out of the saddle toward the end of the TrainerRoad ramp test More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Pacelines, Normalized Power, Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 199
Pacelines, normalized vs. average power, balancing cravings with race weight, allergies and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Flying vs. driving to races • How your warmup affects your race • How to manage expectations as a Type A bike racer • Why big racers can be good in hilly races • Mental illness and endurance athletics • How long should you pull in a paceline? • Effective ways to organize a paceline • How you should change your nutrition for different race durations • Why average power is used for PRs instead of Normalized Power • How Normalized Power works • How to time shifts perfectly when sprinting or out of the saddle • How allergies affect performance • Do antihistamines make you slower? • How to train for TTs if you are a triathlete • How to overcome cravings • How to find your ideal weight ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Attacking vs. Tailgunning, Pre-Workout Supplements and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 198
Attacking vs. tailgunning, how to transition from the trainer to race season, elevation training, pre-workout supplements for cyclists and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • How Nate and Coach Jonathan used team tactics to win a criterium • A guide to Tailgunning • How to use a team to block breakaways • The controversial topic of relieving one's self on the bike • The effects of mental stress on your performance on the bike • How long do the benefits of elevation training last? • Transitioning from the trainer to race season • The goal of brick workouts • How cyclists can use brick workouts • How your job affects your fitness • How to train if you don't have any specific goals or races • Helmet choices for XC racing • How to train your one-minute power • Are pre-workout supplements good for cyclists? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Stretching, Yoga, Base Phase Racing, Commuting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 197
Join us for Episode 197 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be covering stretching, strength, yoga and their unique effects on cycling, race selection and tactics during the Base Phase, how your commute can make you a faster cyclist, and taking your live questions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Our race analysis videos are live What Nate learned racing back to back days What are the rules of free laps in races? Are "training" races just an excuse? Can you race during the Base Phase? What "opener" workouts are best What to do the day before a race Are indoor trainers bad for carbon bikes? Why is Yoga good for cycling? Why is static stretching bad? How your commute can make you faster How to time a training camp for maximum benefit More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED Race Analysis Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZTrkdMcji8&list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI5Bj3IUaHX0VPjNthpfFNhD K-Edge Garmin/GoPro Mount: https://k-edge.com/shop/computer-mounts/garmin-mounts/gopro-garmin-combo-mount/ Specialized Rib Cage II bottle cage: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-carbon-rib-cage-ii/p/156508?color=228073-156508 Specialized Zee Cage II bottle cage: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-carbon-zee-cage-ii--left/p/156377?color=230356-156377 Aero Deep Dive in the Specialized Win Tunnel: https://blog.trainerroad.com/aero-deep-dive-in-the-specialized-win-tunnel-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-188/ The Sprinter's Gap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPVkf2HsTg4 Carpathian Peak +2: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/108188-carpathian-peak-2 Clark: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/1264-clark Mary Austin -1: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/447926-mary-austin-1 GP Lama YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcwZ8hm18GK6on_S_CgmFA Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/ Forum on being sick all the time: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/im-sick-all-the-time-10-courses-of-antibiotics-in-the-last-15-months-please-help/6031 Dirty Kanza with Geoff Kabush: https://blog.trainerroad.com/race-analysis-dirty-kanza-2018-with-geoff-kabush/ Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Athlete Interviews – Breakaways with Clif Bar Racing
Not many teams know more about breakaways than Clif Bar Racing, and their status as USA Crits Champions Lap Leader Champions backs that up. Tune in as we go over every aspect of how to start, manage and successfully execute a breakaway. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Introduction to Clif Bar Racing What is a break away? How to decide to start a breakaway How hard do you go during a breakaway? Strategic tactics for your breakaway What to do when your breakaway attempt isn't sticking How to "sell" your attack Team dynamics of a breakaway Do you share the work evenly in a group breakaway How to read your competition Out of sight, out of mind When do you want to get out of a breakaway? Common mistakes in a breakaway Should you attack into the wind? Team tactics when there is a breakaway "You never want to be the guy who makes the second to last move" More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Athlete Interviews: Sonya Looney – MTB World Champion
Our Athlete Interview series allows us to sit in on an interview with Coach Chad and an athlete as they plan the year ahead or review race performances. Sonya Looney is a 24-Hour Solo World Champion, multi-time National Champion, and legend in the ultra-endurance and stage racing MTB scene. She joined us at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo to share what she does to train, prepare and execute at a world-class level. Tune in, get faster, and follow Sonya's racing on her social channels @sonyalooney1 and through her podcast, The Sonya Looney Show. • Interested in appearing in the Athlete Interview series? Apply here: www.trainerroad.com/podcast • More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, interview special guests, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Race Analysis: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
In this episode of Race Analysis, the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo team reviews their performance at the Epic Rides team relay MTB race, sharing what they did well, what they could do better, and specific tips for this wildly popular race. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST • Forum: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/the-24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo-thread/11728 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Rest & Recovery, Motorpacing, Short Zone 2 Workouts & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 196
A deep dive on rest and recovery for athletes, getting into the specifics of motorpacing and why it is a good training tool, and why short Zone 2 workouts are more valuable than you think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • How to travel like a bike racer • Are short Zone 2 workouts important or just filler? • How to fit training into a busy schedule • What is a typical schedule like for the podcast hosts? • Why you should try motorpacing • What is the point of motorpacing • What is the difference between rest, recovery and taper weeks? • How to get the most out of recovery weeks • Why it's so hard to return to training • How to adjust your training if your goal event is delayed? • What effect does a mid-workout break have on your fitness? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST • Yeti Rambler 1 gallon jug: www.yeti.com/en_US/drinkware/ra…ug/YRAMONEJUG.html • Feedback sports bike stand: www.feedbacksports.com/product/rakk-black/ • Rain Bag by SciCon: us.sciconbags.com/products/shop-by…rs/race-rain-bag • Zipp Triathlon Bag: www.zipp.com/accessories/detail.php?ID=30035 • Zone 2 Forum Post: Are there any benefits to short Z2 workouts? • Amy’s Lentil and Vegetible Soup: www.amys.com/our-foods/organic-…til-vegetable-soup ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
FTP and Physiology, Sprinting Mistakes, 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 195
What actually happens to your body when your FTP increases. sprinting mistakes you are probably making, our 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo strategy and more all in Episode 195 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How to handle a disapointing race How aggressive should you be in a race? How to make Tail Gunning easy Positioning tips for races Common beginner sprinting mistakes Travel tips for race weekends Our 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo race strategy What happens to your body when your FTP increases? Common pitfalls of cadence drills If you are short on time, should you adjust intensity or duration? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST TrainerRoad Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/trainerroad Nates Race File for Cat 4 Cal Aggie Race: https://www.trainerroad.com/career/nate/rides/49020084-cal-aggie-cat-4-2nd-place-guy-who-won-the-pro-field-in-my-mtb-race-2-weeks-ago-beat-me-in-the-sprint- 24 Hours in Old Pueblo: https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ Schwalbe Racing Ray Tire: https://www.schwalbetires.com/Racing_Ray_HS489 Schwalbe Racing Ralph: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-reader/racing-ralph.html Maxxis Aspen: https://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-280-140-aspen Light & Motion Bike Lights: https://www.lightandmotion.com/product-category/bike-lights/ SIS Beta Fuel: https://www.scienceinsport.com/beta TrainerRoad Reviews: https://www.trainerroad.com/reviews Calendar Export: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/calendar-update-calendar-export/10778 Intro Workout: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/438549-intro-workout-smart Elite Quick Motion Rollers: https://www.elite-it.com/en/products/home-trainers/rollers/quick-motion Tacx Neo 2: https://tacx.com/product/neo-2-smart/ CycleOps Hammer: https://www.cycleops.com/product/hammer Wahoo Kickr: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers/wahoo-kickr-powertrainer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
Intermittent Fasting, Lab Testing, Why Sweetspot is Hard & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 194
Join us live for a discussion on whether intermittent fasting is good for endurance training, how to use lab test data to improve performance, why Sweetspot training is so hard and much more. Episode 194 is live this Thursday at 8:00am Pacific! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How Nate won an MTB race in the Expert Category What we learned at a mountain bike skills clinic Why cross-training doesn't always help you get faster What Jonathan and Chad learned from a weeklong backcountry skiing training camp How to plan for multiple races in one day Tips to get upgrade points Does intermittent fasting work for cyclists? Are fasted workouts considered intermittent fasting? Why intermittent fasting is so misunderstood Is laboratory testing actually useful? What your VO2max data means for performance How to use body fat and resting metabolic rate data Why Sweetspot training is so hard More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST How to Become a Faster Mountain Biker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GAaheigvgg Race Analysis videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI5Bj3IUaHX0VPjNthpfFNhD Dr. Jason Fung's website: https://idmprogram.com/ The new TrainerRoad Reviews page: https://www.trainerroad.com/reviews Search for DEXA on our SoundCloud channel: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=trainerroad%20dexa Carpathian Peak +2 workout: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/108188-carpathian-peak-2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad