#913 – Bike Trainer Strategies To Nail A Specific Course
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast · Michael Tarrolly
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Show Notes
Today we talk about how to think about riding the trainer so you can be more prepared for the reality of the course. We talk about hills, wind, aero, cadence, and much more. We take a look at the last hour of your race and how you can work on being stronger as you come into T2. Do we all complicate specific workouts when the reality is we just have to be stronger both physically and mentally to deal with the demands of certain courses. We look at flat and windy along with the continually changing demands of a hilly course. Put a little more reality into your trainer rides.
Topics:
- Ramp rides
- Cadence and power
- Body shots and how to make them less impactful
- Your ability to close out a climb
- Simulating headwinds and tailwinds
- Training your body to handle long rides
- Preparing for the real demands of the bike
- Moving your ceiling
- Staying within yourself
- Making yourself more uncomfortable on a trainer
- Fighting through the wrong gear
- Putting your mind on the course while on the trainer
Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]
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