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.
Rest & Recovery, Motorpacing, Short Zone 2 Workouts & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 196
Join us live for Episode 196 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We’ll be doing 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.
How to Pick the Right Plan, Weight Management, Recovery Strategies and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 192
2019’s first Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast Episode is all about finding the right training, sticking to it through challenges and optimizing your performance along the way to your next A Race. Tune in live and bring your questions! More show notes and discussion in the TrainerRoad Forum. Topics covered in this episode A guide…
Plan Improvements: Short, General, and Sustained Build!
Last week we mentioned that we’re using data from millions of rides to help improve our training plans. This week, we’ve made changes to our build plans.
Testosterone, Mid-Race Mechanicals, Dirty Kanza and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 191
We’re answering more of your coaching questions on Episode 191 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Join us live as we discuss testosterone’s effect on performance, mid-race mechanical strategies, Dirty Kanza training, rapid fire questions for Coach Chad and much more! More show notes and discussion in the TrainerRoad Forum. Topics covered in this…
Weight and VO2 Max, Why Interval Order Matters, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 189
Join us for Episode 189 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We’ll cover how weight gain affects VO2 Max, why the order of the intervals in your workout matters, a comprehensive guide to training camps, and much more! More show notes and discussion in the TrainerRoad Forum. Topics covered in this episode How…
Nose Breathing, Recovery Drinks, Double Days and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 187
Join us for Episode 187 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Topics to be discussed: does nose breathing actually improve performance, are recovery drinks essential, why and when you should consider double days and more! More show notes and discussion in the TrainerRoad Forum. Topics covered in this episode The best way to measure…
KOM Hunting with Pros, CX Pacing, Power and Heart Rate Zones and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 186
Jonathan goes KOM hunting with one of the best mountain bikers in the USA, why your pacing plan for CX is wrong, why your power and heart rate zones don’t match and much more in Episode 186 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. More show notes and discussion in the TrainerRoad Forum. Topics…
Pedaling Technique, Smarter Racing, TT vs. Road Bikes and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 185
Join us for Episode 185 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We’ll be having a discussion on whether proper pedaling technique is a myth, how to win races with low power output, when triathletes should use a road bike instead of a TT bike and taking your live questions. More show notes and discussion…
Racer Interview – Justin Thomas – Ask a Cycling Coach 182
Justin Thomas is a Masters XC National Champion who shifted focus to a Cyclocross National Championship in 2017. Tune in and bring your questions as we dig into what it took to be nationally competitive in CX, how it differed from MTB, and how he balanced training, career and family responsibilities. More show notes and…