Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

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Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (08:22) Are all of the carbohydrates that cyclists consume causing long-term health issues? (23:20) How to balance performance and long-term health (42:16) Dealing with sleep apnea for athletes (47:28) What could be causing poor sleep? (50:06) Nutritional decisions that improve sleep quality (53:33) Should you alter your nutrition strategy with your menstrual cycle? (01:03:12) The effects of excessive sodium intake on digestion and performance RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jonathan’s Everesting video: https://youtu.be/RpRAM8L3rCQ?feature=shared    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAIN

Video Link: https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q  TrainerRoad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/TrainerRoad     Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (02:00) Hannah’s learnings from her 2023 season and what she will change in 2024 (18:39) What is the 80% rule in coaching, and should you follow it? (32:19) Is it actually better to avoid peak fitness in a training season? (42:05) How to manage the psychological side of peaking (59:11) Why you get numbness in your hands when riding and how to fix it (01:05:55) Why isn’t there more endurance in TrainerRoad training plans? (01:09:07) Is TrainerRoad entertaining enough? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/masters-plans-and-more-launched-today  

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This episode is best watched on YouTube. Watch it now here: https://youtu.be/8hY9qeBQEiY    Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:44) How do you compare against other cyclists? (3:36) How does age affect your power to weight ratio? (8:46) New Plan Builder Custom Duration feature (11:07) New Masters Plans! (13:20) How to use the new Masters Plans (14:18) New General Base training plan (15:39) “Red Light Green Light” feature (19:36) New Training Calendar (21:31) Preview of new Plan Builder (28:30) Workout Levels V2 Update RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/masters-plans-and-more-launched-today   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: ht

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (01:36) Ketones explained (04:29) Recent research on ketones in endurance sport (18:44) When are ketones best used? (29:18) How to get rid of back pain on the bike (42:06) How to find the ideal race weight (53:54) Creatine & Cramps (01:01:50) TrainerRoad Hot Takes RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://youtu.be/8WADvfYqesE?feature=shared https://youtu.be/RVhKKXnXbgo?feature=shared  https://youtu.be/Ogekfdb2aXo?feature=shared  https://youtu.be/ZIxZTJbvmZY?feature=shared https://youtu.be/aClmBsQM3Xs?feature=shared https://youtu.be/XNoXDjFpaDI?feature=shared https://youtu.be/rq3YIA4FoPE?feature=shared   STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE https://trainerroad.cc/mccarthy2023 https://trainerroad.cc/brooks2022 https://trainerroad.cc/antonio2021    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained vi

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi  TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:49) What is willpower and does it decrease after hard tasks? (4:10) Does glucose availability limit willpower? (6:33) Does belief in willpower as a limited resource limit your abilities? (8:30) Habits that build willpower (11:50) How willpower increases self-control (13:07) How consistent training amidst a busy life could actually make life and performance better (16:33) How to build willpower for cyclists (19:33) Tips to reduce the willpower “cost” of training (21:38) Why results from most exercise intervention studies can be unreliable RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-increase-your-willpower-and-tenacity STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE https://trainerroad.cc/Baumei

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (1:00) Quick guide on what to do if you can’t put out as much power indoors (10:32) Science-backed recommendations for cyclists on how to take an off-season (42:40) Adding extra riding to your training plan: Should you do it? (55:36) Why do you taste blood in your mouth during hard efforts, and is it bad? 1:02:51) How to not lose positions in a start (1:11:52) Imbalances in your pedal stroke and what to do with them (1:15:18) When you can skip warmups RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sprint Intensity Training: https://youtu.be/VE2lJ3KSvPY?feature=shared  https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/detraining-what-happens-when-you-lose-fitness/    STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE https://trainerroad.cc/Maldonado-Martin2016  https://trainerroad.cc/Ronnestad2014  https://trainerroad.cc/Almquist2020 

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:22) Hannah won a XC Marathon World cup! Here's what she learned (19:46) What makes your weight fluctuate in training and what to do about it (33:15) Should you avoid heat adaptation right before an event? (42:34) Is there a way to "short-cut" race experience? (56:42) How to manage the craving for water only in a race   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo  Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and scienc

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:37) Product update from Nate – Apple Sync and Apple Workouts (8:03) Should wheel-on trainers even be a consideration in 2023? (12:23) Will indoor training damage a full suspension bike? (12:59) What fan do you recommend for indoor training? (14:41) Do any of the podcast hosts recommend rocker plates for your trainer? (16:01) Which trainer desk do the hosts recommend? (16:57) What’s the best way to mount your phone to your bars for indoor training? (17:52) What shows/content are the hosts looking forward to watching on the trainer this year? (19:09) Is indoor cycling kit worth it? (20:51) How to remount your bike like a pro with no stutter step (31:13) Why steady power matters more than you think, and how to get better at it (47:11) Is fighting for position into singletrack actually a bad id

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:40) Sarah’s athletic and educational background (1:20) Why are pro cyclists using nicotine in their training?! (12:36) How we tested sodium bicarbonate products in-house (26:58) The impact of temporary caloric restriction on our metabolism (33:37) Why the amount of carbs in your recovery drink might matter more than the 4:1 ratio (40:15) Data driven ways to use aerobic exercise to recover from a concussion   STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28574230/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29405793/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35405933/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27120294/     Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spoti

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (1:49) Getting to know Zach Calton (16:17) Pro tips on how to make threshold training less miserable and more productive (31:23) Can antacids make you faster? (45:36) Zach and Ryan’s favorite ways to train repeatability (55:36) How to train for a race series / a lot of races in a short time (1:09:22) What’s up with collegiate cycling in the US?   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad use

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (01:08) Gravel National Championships discussion with Tobin (13:10) Ivy’s UCI Cyclocross racing plans for this season (22:20) Tobin’s warmup for cyclocross (24:00) Ivy’s tips for pre-riding a course, and whether it’s more important than a warmup (25:41) Tobin’s tips for how to learn a course quickly (26:30) Tobin’s key rule about how to test tire choice and pressure on a course (27:39) Tobin’s tips on how to know if you should run or hop barriers (29:47) Should you break the golden rule and go hard at the beginning of a race in CX? (30:31) Should you surge out of corners or try to ride smooth in cyclocross? (32:22) How to avoid losing positions at the beginning of a race (35:30) Ivy and Tobin’s favorite cyclocross workouts (41:45) Is cyclocross training different from criterium training? (45:45

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (02:01) Are you carb loading incorrectly? (13:41) Do you need to drink electrolytes if you eat enough sodium before and after training? (26:12) What is the best macronutrient ratio for getting faster on the bike? (37:52) Should you not count calories consumed during training? Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and science-based coaching principles to continuall

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:50) Hannah’s tips for steep climbs (3:30) Hannah’s analysis of her race at Leadville (5:50) Should you go with an early move, or stick to a conservative pacing plan? (8:00) What to do if you realized you missed the key move in a race (12:30) Why Hannah chose to take time off in the middle of her season (15:30) How Hannah manages rest week anxiety (20:45) Post-race blues / What to do if you don’t have a goal event on your calendar? (22:50) How to balance life and training (25:15) Are group rides replacement for training? (28:10) Does your training have to be intense if you are doing less volume? (36:25) Saddle tips/ Are cycling saddles always uncomfortable, and are we just not talking about it? (39:30) How your posture affects saddle selection (43:45) How chamois cream could actually make sad

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (2:21) Why you need to do strength training (9:26) Why you should do strength training in more than just the offseason (11:50) How often should you do strength training every week? (14:56) Should you do strength training on hard days or easy days? (29:20) How to avoid DOMS (34:09) Can strength training replace a specific type of cycling workout? (37:00) How to know when you should prioritize strength or cycling training (41:33) What is the minimum amount of strength training you should do (46:50) How much will your sprint power or FTP increase from strength training? (53:18) Are bodyweight exercises enough for cyclists, or do you need equipment? (57:05) No equipment, at-home strength training exercises for cyclists (1:00:51) Should cyclists use TRX systems? (1:02:32) Is yoga sufficient strength

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google LINKS MENTIONED Kate’s Successful Athletes Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/-iLRvK71Seg    OTHER LINKS Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo  Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and science-based coaching principles to continually assess your performance and intelligently adjust your training plan. It trains you as an individual and makes you a faster cyclist. Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur Learn more abou

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:  (0:00) Welcome! (0:34) Sofia’s interview (22:46) Tobin’s interview (28:36) Keegan’s interview   ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sofia’s Instagram Sofia’s Strava Sofia’s Leadville file Tobin’s Instagram Keegan’s Instagram Keegan’s Leadville File Santa Cruz ht.SQD’s Instagram   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and science-based coaching principles to continual

Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:   (0:00) Welcome! (0:27) New AI FTP Detection and other product updates! (4:15) How Hannah is preparing to defend her Leadville title (11:53) Full deep dive into Leadville prep (38:11) Are all of us not consuming enough caffeine on race day? (1:06:41) Should you use DFA alpha 1 to find your aerobic threshold? (1:26:55) How to avoid bad tasting bottles and hydration packs (1:29:19) What causes heart rate to *not* go up in hot conditions? (1:37:49) What happens when you train with too high of an FTP?   ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1. UPDATED VIEW ON HRV ANALYSIS DURING EXERCISE AND DFA ALPHA 1, Marco Altani   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifys

hare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:   (0:00) Welcome! (0:33) Alex Larson’s take on using natural foods to fuel your rides (11:10) How to find the right gearing for a course (12:26) 2023 IRONMAN World Championships course discussion (22:57) How to ride descents blind (30:31) Have you reached a lifelong peak? (38:18) Does spraying water on yourself mid-race actually cool you off? (51:52) Carbohydrate intake recommendations for rides of different durations and intensities (1:03:54) Does dieting ruin your metabolism? Signs you may be not eating enough (1:19:40) Has the scientific research on beer and cycling changed?   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.