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Fast Start Races, Recovery from Training Late, Cell Signaling and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 236 Dec 11, 2019

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How to train for races with fast starts, optimizing recovery when training late, the benefits of cell signaling from weight lifting and more are discussed in Episode 236 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

New features on TrainerRoad!
How to train for races with fast starts
Is there a calorie limit for "fasted" rides?
The benefits of doing cool-downs
Tips for better recovery when training late
The benefits of cell signaling from weight training

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Tactics for Bigger Riders, Extra Recovery, Racing a New Category and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 235 Dec 05, 2019

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The benefits of being a larger rider, when to add extra recovery, staying competitive after an upgrade to cat 2 and more will be discussed in Episode 235 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

The do's and don'ts of fast group rides
Is enduro riding quality training for an XC mountain biker?
How to pace intervals to get the most from your workouts
Why being a larger rider can actually be a benefit
How to know when you need extra recovery time
Tips to stay competitive after your cat 2 upgrade
The coaches’ holiday wishlists

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Off Season, Power Imbalances, Workout Fuel Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 234 Nov 27, 2019

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How to plan your offseason, fixing power imbalances, optimal timing for workout fuel and more will be covered in Episode 234 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

How long should your off season be?
Why you should not immediately start a Build Phase after time off
Deep dive on how and when you should fuel your workouts
Is it bad to change position during VO2 max intervals?
What to do if you have a left / right power imbalance
Coach Chad's tips on how to read while on the trainer
Entertainment options on the trainer
Do athletes need more cooling as they adapt to putting out more power?

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Upgrading Categories, Fat Burning, Food Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 233 Nov 21, 2019

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Upgrading race categories, the myth of "the fat burning zone," food sensitivities vs food allergies and more will all be covered in Episode 233 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Is the "fat burning zone" a myth?
Food sensitivities vs food allergies
Are dairy products bad for performance?
How to ride rollers
Dealing with injury and returning to training
How to transition from triathlon to cycling
Suspension setup tips
When should you upgrade categories?
How to pee on the bike during a race

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Training When Sick, Weight Gain to Build Power, Anemia and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 232 Nov 14, 2019

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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.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

How to modify training for athletes with anemia
What indoor workouts suit rollers better than a trainer?
Healthy eating tips that the coaches use
Do lighter riders need to put on weight to increase power?
What do you lose by skipping recovery rides?
Should you still train when sick?
How does riding easy on downhills affect normalized power?

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THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST

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Optimal Body Composition, Breakaway Teamwork, Heartburn and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 231 Oct 31, 2019

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Reaching optimal body composition, how to make a breakaway successful, dealing with heartburn while training and much more will be discussed on Episode 231 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

How to deal with heartburn during intense exercise
Could a road racer build fitness by just doing the bike workouts of a tri plan?
How to reach an optimal body composition
Strategies to work as a team and make the breakaway successful
Getting faster without a power meter
Are there any gains in using smaller disk brake rotors?
How to pace the 20 minute FTP Test

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Kona Learnings, L-Carnitine's affect on Performance, Tapers and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 230 Oct 24, 2019

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Join us live for Episode 230 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we'll share what we learned at IRONMAN World Championships, the effect of L-Carnitine on endurance performance, how to alter your taper for specific races and much more.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Kona athletes recap from Ironman World Champs
Coach Jonathan's experience of being hit by a car
Integrating standing in your TrainerRoad Workouts
The effect of L-Carnitine on endurance performance
How does a taper differ between types of races?
Should gravity racers train cardio differently than other cyclists?
Nutrition tips for enduro racers
How to keep your bottles from falling off the bike
Is cadence and precision important during recovery intervals?

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A Power Meter Deep Dive with Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper – Ask a Cycling Coach 229 Oct 17, 2019

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Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper joins the team to discuss all things power meters, including how power meters are made, calibration, and what the future of power meters may look like. Tune in to hear Scott's insights in episode 229 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

What is inside a power meter?
How are power meters calibrated in the factory?
Can the power meter calibration change?
The difference between zero offset and calibration
What makes carbon harder to install a power meter on?
How does temperature affect the zero offset of a power meter?
The future of cycling power meters

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Kona Special Interview – Nate Zarlengo – Ask a Cycling Coach 228 Oct 12, 2019

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Nate Zarlengo is coming into Kona already having overcome a big obstacle. After so many hard hours training and preparing, hitting a car on his bike days before the race is the last thing he expected. Regardless, he is not going to let it slow him down. Tune in to hear Nate's experience and his feelings going into IRONMAN World Championships.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Nate's start in triathlon
Nate by the numbers
Managing work, travel, family, and triathlon
Nate's nutrition strategy
Dealing with hitting a car days before the race
How Nate heat trained for Kona
Nate's support team
Who will win Ironman World Champs this year?

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TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

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Kona Special Interview – John Borton – Ask a Cycling Coach 227 Oct 11, 2019

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John Borton is coming to Kona for the first time, but he has done his research and is ready to race. He plans to use his insights in aerodynamics, nutrition, and course knowledge to be as fast as ever. Tune in to hear exactly how John has prepared for IRONMAN World Championships.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

John by the numbers
How John qualified for IronMan Kona
Balancing life, work, and triathlon
How John got aero
John's nutrition strategy
How John plans to execute the run
Who will win this year?

More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center

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THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

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