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What It Takes to Go Sub-7 at The Leadville 100 MTB | Sub-7 Leadville Episode 1 | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 574
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// TOPICS COVERED
(00:00:00) Sub-7 Leadville 100 Plan
(00:01:30) Training Plan + FTP Progress
(00:09:54) Weight Loss + Nutrition Strategy
(00:16:39) Leadville Gear + Aero Upgrades
(00:22:25) Leadville Charity Fundraiser
Coach Jonathan is chasing a sub-7-hour Leadville 100 MTB finish and shares his Week 4 training update using TrainerRoad. He breaks down how heâs building FTP from 289 to 299 watts while dropping weight from 156 to 154 lbs, with the long-term goal of ~320w and ~147 lbs. Youâll hear his weekly structure of sweet spot, over-unders, and endurance volume, how AI FTP Detection keeps workouts âappropriately difficult,â and the nutrition plan behind it: a small ~250-calorie deficit, 90g carbs/hour during rides, and consistent post-workout recovery to avoid under-fueling. He also covers Leadville race strategy and gear upgradesâaero positioning, skinsuit options, helmet and pedal changes, and tire testingâplus his charity fundraising for the Life Time Foundation.
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