• Racing Smart & Overcoming Mental Blocks | Pro Tips with Hannah Otto | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 513
    Feb 20 2025

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    // TOPICS COVERED

    (00:00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction

    (00:01:11) Mediterranean Epic Overview

    (00:03:27) Race Strategy and Goals

    (00:09:27) Warmup Techniques and Insights

    (00:21:12) Nutrition Strategies

    (00:25:14) Mental and Physical Recovery

    (00:29:36) Dealing with Flats and Mechanical Issues

    (00:40:16) Should Amateurs Not Race with Pros?

    (00:46:10) Racing Tactics and Strengths

    (00:52:19) The Importance of Data in Racing

    (01:02:28) Mental Blocks and Overcoming Challenges

    (01:21:40) Recovery and Future Plans


    In today's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast, Hannah Otto joins TrainerRoad to share insights from her recent Mediterranean Epic race experience. Jonathan and Hannah cover everything from strategic racing details to overcoming mental blocks and discuss testing nutrition and recovery approaches. Hannah also shares valuable tactical advice, mental strategies for marked racers, and explores how bike computer data can influence race-day decisions. Tune in for actionable takeaways, motivation, and more! Drop your questions for upcoming guests in the comments below!


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    - Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto


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    - TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad

    - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur

    - Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea

    - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

    - Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP

    - Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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    1 hora e 28 minutos
  • ZWIFT + TrainerRoad Integration is LIVE! | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 512
    Feb 10 2025

    Zwift + TrainerRoad – It’s Finally Here! 🥳

    Join us today for a Happy Hour Zwift Ride: https://www.zwift.com/events/view/4830567

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    RSVP for the TR x Zwift Group Ride: https://www.zwift.com/events/view/4801567


    Learn more in the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/zwift-trainerroad-integration-is-live/100555

    Get the right workout every time in Zwift!📆


    If you follow a Training Plan, your scheduled workouts will show up in the “For You” section of Zwift every day, and TrainerRoad will automatically adapt your plan in the background so all you have to do is open Zwift and train!


    🧠 If you don’t follow a training plan, TrainerRoad will analyze all of your training in the background and give you an AI-recommended workout every day.


    🎽 Anybody with a TrainerRoad account gets the TrainerRoad kit, and we think it’s the best looking kit in the game ;)


    🤝 You can join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club for group rides, races, and an awesome group of cyclists that want to get faster just like you.


    It’s serious training and serious fun, together at last!It’s live for all TrainerRoad and Zwift Subscribers!


    Sign up and connect your accounts now at https://www.TrainerRoad.com

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    27 minutos
  • WHY YOUR FTP IS DROPPING | Cycling Coaching Deep Dive | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 511
    Feb 6 2025
    Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (00:29) Analyzing Mattheu’s FTP Drop (01:19) The Connection Between FTP and TSS (03:03) How Consistency Affects FTP (05:38) Structured vs. Unstructured Workouts (07:58) Monthly Breakdown of Training (15:56) Tips to Raise Your FTP In today's episode, Coach Jonathan dives into the detailed analysis of an athlete's training calendar to understand why their FTP has been decreasing despite continued training. Jonathan analyzes his training stress score (TSS), structured workouts, outdoor rides, rest weeks, and consistency. Jonathan highlights the importance of following structured plans, avoiding workout stacking, respecting fatigue detection, and staying consistent in training. Discover practical insights and recommendations for improving your training and FTP in this informative episode. Drop a comment below if you want your TrainerRoad account analyzed! // RESOURCES MENTIONED - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS - Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi - Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ - TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE - TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad - TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd - TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5 - Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP - Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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    21 minutos
  • A PRO CYCLIST’S GUIDE TO INJURY RECOVERY | Hannah Otto | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 510
    Jan 30 2025
    Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00:00) Welcome! (00:00:19) Coach Jonathan’s collarbone surgery (00:07:16) How to know when to return to competition (00:14:43) Nutrition tips to help injury recovery (00:36:29) Hannah Otto’s big new sponsors (00:40:37) How to set up a new bike (00:46:04) Privateer vs. Factory Teams (00:52:12) Training and Racing Strategies (00:57:04) Why are new bikes so heavy? (01:06:50 Nutrition for Junior Athletes // RESOURCES MENTIONED - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster - Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS - Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi - Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ - TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE - TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad - TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd - TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5 - Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP - Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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    1 hora e 28 minutos
  • CYCLING TRAINING TIPS FROM A PRO | Alex Wild | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 509
    Jan 16 2025

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    // TOPICS COVERED

    (00:00) Welcome!

    (00:46) Alex Wild's Racing Goals for 2025

    (01:11) Should the Life Time Grand Prix Change Their Rules?

    (04:39) How to keep training after a big race (Unbound Gravel)

    (06:36) Gravel World Championships vs. Lifetime Grand Prix

    (14:56) Balancing Multiple A Events

    (20:12) Training Periodization strategies for a whole season

    (26:33) Alex’s favorite type of workouts + training tips

    (36:01) Equipment and Nutrition Updates


    Join Coach Jonathan Lee and pro cyclist Alex Wild as they discuss how Alex manages training periodization over a whole season, including details on Alex’s 2025 race calendar. In this episode, they explore strategic race selections, whether or not the Life Time Grand Prix should change their rules, and the importance of mental and physical recovery in peak performance. Alex shares insights into his training regimens, such as high-endurance rides and the benefits of training with specific micro-periodization. They also touch on equipment and nutrition plans, offering tips to help athletes at all levels. Don’t miss this comprehensive guide to mastering your race season!


    // RESOURCES MENTIONED

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    - Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb/

    - Alex’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/80190

    // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!

    https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.


    // HELPFUL LINKS

    - Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi

    - Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q

    - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/

    - TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE

    - TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad

    - TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd

    - TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad

    - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur

    - Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea

    - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

    - Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP

    - Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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    39 minutos
  • Signs You Aren’t Recovering Enough | Cycling Coaching Deep Dive | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 508
    Jan 9 2025
    Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (01:28) Greg's Training Progress and Challenges (03:24) Analyzing Greg's Training Calendar (04:11) Impact of Skiing on Training (06:01) Importance of Rest and Recovery (07:26) Greg's Strength Training Routine (08:03) Adjusting Training Plans for Optimal Performance (10:33) Heart Rate Analysis and Training Adjustments (13:05) The Role of Group Rides and Races (22:24) Cadence and Power Output Observations (26:18) Training Calendar Analysis (27:45) Impact of Blood Donation on Performance (35:14) Strength Training Recommendations (46:08) Peaks Challenge and Personal Updates In this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad, the hosts analyze listener Greg’s training calendar to identify what's working and what's not. They discuss the importance of recovery, proper training structure, how overtraining can hinder performance, how blood donation impacts performance, and adjustments to get faster are suggested to optimize training and recovery effectively. // RESOURCES MENTIONED - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS - Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi - Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ - TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE - TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad - TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd - TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5 - Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP - Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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    50 minutos
  • Should ALL Cyclists Take Creatine? | Cycling Nutrition Deep Dive | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 507
    Dec 26 2024
    Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00:00) Welcome! (00:01:15) Creatine's Impact on Performance and Misconceptions (00:02:44) When Creatine May Not Be Beneficial (00:04:36) Understanding Energy Systems and Creatine's Role (00:06:25) Creatine's Benefits in High-Intensity Situations (00:09:59) Misconceptions About Fat Burning and Exercise Intensity (00:19:47) Creatine and Glycogen Storage (00:25:20) The Weight Obsession in Cycling and Endurance Sports (00:27:00) The Role of Glycogen in Short Efforts (00:29:41) The Safety and Benefits of Creatine (00:33:29) Dosage and Safety of Creatine (00:35:14) Creatine and Weight Management Strategies (00:43:52) The Science Behind Creatine Phosphate (00:47:38) TrainerRoad: AI Cycling Coaching In this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad, Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach joins to discuss the use of creatine for cyclists. The conversation covers the benefits of creatine for endurance athletes, especially its role in events with surges and sprint finishes, backed by recent research. They talk about the common misconceptions surrounding creatine, particularly the fear of weight gain due to water retention, and how it impacts overall performance. The discussion also delves into how creatine improves glycogen storage, energy systems, and muscle quality, and addresses practical concerns on when and how to take it. The importance of individualized plans based on specific athletic needs and contexts is emphasized throughout. // RESOURCES MENTIONED - NEW RESEARCH | Supplements for Cyclists | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 494 https://youtu.be/KwKswlCyoiI // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS - Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi - Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ - TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE - TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad - TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd - TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5 - Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP - Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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  • Why Your FTP Isn’t Improving | Deep Dive Into a Real Athlete’s Training | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 506
    Dec 19 2024
    Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00:00) Welcome! (00:01:05) Case Study: Matthew's FTP Stagnation (00:02:09) Analyzing Training Patterns (00:02:49) Unstructured vs. Structured Training (00:03:50) Weekly Training Breakdown (00:07:22) Outdoor Training Insights (00:16:23) Adjusting Training Plans (00:18:14) Strength Training and Rest Days (00:28:22) Early Morning Workouts and Nutrition (00:36:57) Upcoming Podcast Challenge Race (00:39:16) Discussing the Peaks Challenge (00:39:44) Australian Wildlife and Cycling Culture (00:40:43) Race Strategy and Preparation (00:46:38) Training and Nutrition Plan The podcast features a detailed case study of an athlete named Matthew, exploring his FTP stagnation, training habits, and how improvements can be made. The episode also includes discussions on nutrition, optimal training practices, and strategic adjustments to both training intensity and recovery routines. Additionally, Jonathan shares insights into his preparation for the upcoming Peaks Challenge in Falls Creek, Australia, including his training plan, bike setup, nutrition strategy, and overall goals. // RESOURCES MENTIONED - Strength Training Research Review Podcast: https://youtu.be/OCXIkWvBTZs?feature=shared - Strength Training with Derek Teel: https://youtu.be/rq3YIA4FoPE?feature=shared // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS - Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi - Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ - TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE - TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad - TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd - TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5 - Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP - Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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    1 hora e 11 minutos