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Back to SearchDo Time-Crunched Cyclists Need a Mid-Season Break or Mid-Season Volume? (#256)
Season 5 Episode 256
OVERVIEW
Lots of endurance athletes take a mid-season break following a big goal event or a substantial training block. Some Time-Crunched Cyclists do…
1 year, 3 months ago
Training After Illness: A Practical Guide For Returning to Training (#255)
Season 5 Episode 255
OVERVIEW
Getting sick sucks, any time of year. When athletes are in the middle of the season, like they are now, they get anxious about losing fitness…
1 year, 3 months ago
Best Heat Training Strategies for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#254)
Season 5 Episode 254
OVERVIEW
Heat acclimation is a big topic this summer, especially because heat training has been shown to also improve oxygen-carrying capacity in the …
1 year, 3 months ago
Sprint Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#253)
Season 5 Episode 253
OVERVIEW
Sprinting is something a Time-Crunched Cyclist can be very good at, because it doesn't take a lot of training time to develop a strong anaero…
1 year, 3 months ago
Training and Development Tips for Junior Cyclists (and Parents!)
Season 5 Episode 252
OVERVIEW
If you or your child is interested in racing bikes (road, mountain, cyclocross, track) as an under-18 competitor, this is the podcast for you…
1 year, 3 months ago
Rest Day vs Recovery Ride: Making Smart Recovery Choices (#251)
Season 5 Episode 251
OVERVIEW
Is there a real benefit to a recovery ride or would you be better off just taking the day off completely? Both recovery rides and complete re…
1 year, 4 months ago
How to Train for Long Hill Climb Finishes (#250)
Season 5 Episode 250
OVERVIEW
How do you climb fast at the end of a race? Many road, gravel, and mountain bike events finish at the top of extended climbs. In Episode 250 …
1 year, 4 months ago
Power vs Heart Rate vs RPE: Which Metric is Best?
Season 5 Episode 249
OVERVIEW
Power, heart rate, or RPE (rate of perceived exertion or how you feel)? Which data point is best for gauging intensity during training or a r…
1 year, 4 months ago
Trust Before Training: The Value of Human Coaching in an AI Era (#248)
Season 5 Episode 248
OVERVIEW
Colin Izzard and Adam Pulford have more than 45 years of coaching experience between them. In this casual conversation between two old friend…
1 year, 4 months ago
Finding the Perfect Tire Width and Pressure For Your Cycling Adventures
Season 5 Episode 247
OVERVIEW
Wheels and Tires and Tire Pressure. These are the subjects of endless debates among road, gravel, and mountain bike racers. Wheel and tire te…
1 year, 5 months ago