Successful Athletes Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

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Managing Mental Health with Low Volume Training with John Peter — Successful Athletes Podcast 49 Jul 05, 2021

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John Peter is a father of five, high school ESL teacher, track and soccer coach, and endurance athlete who has used TrainerRoad to manage training throughout battling and managing bipolar disorder. John has a long history of high-volume endurance training and racing that masked many signs of bipolar disorder throughout the years, but through his journey he has discovered ways to balance life, training and mental health that can all make us faster.

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

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Qualifying for Ironman World Championships with Ray Brenkus — Successful Athletes Podcast 48 Jun 28, 2021

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Every year, thousands of athletes aim to achieve the ultimate goal in full distance triathlon—qualify for the Ironman World Championships, in Kona, Hawaii. In this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast, Ray Brunker shares how he achieved this goal of qualifying for Kona and what he recommends to other athletes who want to do the same.

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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

Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n

Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ

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Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2

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Going from the Couch to Crit Racing with Logan McPherson — Successful Athletes Podcast 47 Jun 21, 2021

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Logan McPherson, a busy sales professional, is going from the couch to criterium racing with the help of TrainerRoad and Jeff Linder of NorCal Cycling. Learn how Logan started training, mistakes to avoid, how he won in a photo finish, and more in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.

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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

Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n

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Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

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Balancing Structure and Fun to Get Faster With Jr. Athlete Dylan Schlageter— Successful Athletes 45 May 24, 2021

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Dylan Schlagater was introduced to mountain bike racing through his middle school mountain bike team. Now 16 years old, Dylan races in the Varsity category of NICA’s Texas League and at the pro Cat 1 level in Austin, Texas. Learn how Dylan’s used fun and structure to reach a 5.6 watts per kilogram and reach his racing goals in this episode of the Successful Athlete’s Podcast.

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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

Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3yzDfIN

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

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+74w FTP Increase and Ultra-Distance Triathlons with Melissa Paurowski — Successful Athletes 44 May 17, 2021

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Melissa Paurowski, a busy wife, mom, and teacher, was searching for a new challenge after her goal event was canceled. She decided to enter a grueling, ultra-distance triathlon, with a 4.8-mile swim, 224-mile bike, and 52.4-mile run. Tune into this episode to learn how Melissa used mid-volume training to prepare for a 32-hour endurance event.

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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5w/kg and Conquering Disordered Eating with Alex Sandilands — Successful Athletes 43 Apr 19, 2021

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Alex Sandilands had a rapid rise to 4.8w/kg after transitioning from years of running, but that all fell apart after an MRI from an overuse injury exposed disturbing effects of starvation. Tune into this episode to learn what Alex has done to get his health on track and reach unprecedented heights in terms of power to weight and health.

The IOC’s consensus statement on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/11/687

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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

Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/31Ke5Ic

Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3rMhMYB

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Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mlQ57B
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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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Finding New Motivation and Pushing Through Setbacks with Thrude Natholmen — Successful Athletes 042 Apr 05, 2021

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After several wins and podiums in the Team Time Trial and Individual Time Trial National Championships Thrude Natholmen had her eyes set on the next big gial. When she didn’t reach this goal she found herself struggling to hold onto positive motivation. Find out how Thrude used these setbacks to find new motivation and get back on track with her goals in this episode of the Successful Athlete’s Podcast.

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+25w and 3w/kg with Enduro Racer Georgina VonMarburg — Successful Athletes Podcast 41 Mar 29, 2021

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Georgina von Marburg thrives on competition. From a youth spent on the tennis court, to criterium and track racing in university, to XC and now elite enduro racing, she’s always moving forwards towards her next goal. Her experience surmounting injuries, finding a positive mental outlook on two wheels, and perfecting her training with TrainerRoad offers a perfect example for any athlete striving to get faster. Learn more in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast!

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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
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3qwI4xm
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/30stlJd
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3byGdnf
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3ryvhfa
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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Georgina’s background in sport and cycling
10:10 How Georgina managed to get competitive so quickly
13:12 How a background in tennis affected her cycling
14:32 Descending skills
17:06 The advantages of moving from XC to Enduro
20:45 Getting Injured and recovery mistakes
31:30 Starting with TrainerRoad
34:45 Adjusting to a year without racing
35:20 Process goals and shifting focus
36:35 What TrainerRoad plans she follows
38:30 The most challenging parts of structured training
41:05 Lessons learned from Outside Workouts
43:45 Getting enough sleep and fueling herself
49:13 Why she loves Sweet Spot training
51:08 Goals for 2021
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+82w and 4.7w/kg with Dialed Health’s Derek Teel — Successful Athletes Podcast 40 Mar 10, 2021

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Derek Teel has had an incredible journey, from a young professional downhill racer, to personal fitness trainer, to busy family man and business owner. These days he trains cyclists in strength and mobility as the face behind @dialedhealth and continues to push his own limits on the bike, using TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 82 watts and nearly reach 5 W/kg. We discuss his experiences and find out how strength training can benefit every cyclist.

• Derek's Strength Training (Dialed Health): https://www.dialedhealth.com
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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

• Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3qwI4xm
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/30stlJd
• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3byGdnf
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/3ryvhfa

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 Intro

+43w and Ultra-Endurance Fat Biking with Art O'Connor — Successful Athletes Podcast 39 Mar 01, 2021

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From a career as a pro mountain biker in the 90s to running two small businesses on his own, Art O'Connor knows what it takes to be at the pointy end of a race and how challenging it is to do that when you have a limiting schedule. Find out how Art used TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 43w and achieve 4.0w/kg for an ultra-endurance fat bike race in extreme, sub-zero conditions in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
• Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
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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
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2LtGP3k
• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3jxlqTI
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/39W26MC
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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Art's athletic background as a pro and amateur cyclist, as well as a collegiate track & field athlete
• Art's background in strength training and why he is a strength coach to the stars today
• Why cyclists need strength training
• How strength training for cyclists should be different than that of non-cyclists
• How Art raised his FTP by 43w using TrainerRoad
• Why Art chose low-volume training plans
• How Art adjusted the TrainerRoad plans throughout his training
• Why Art decided to prioritize VO2max training
• How Art balances his training with two very demanding jobs
• What Art did to adjust his training when sciatic nerve pain was affecting him
• Art's deep dive into winter ultra-endurance fat biking
• What Art learned when he DNFd Fat Pursuit
• How Art approached his second attempt at Fat Pursuit
• Art's equipment selection for ultra-endurance winter fat biking
• How Art paced his effort during Fat Pursuit
• What nutrition plan Art followed for such a long and challenging race
• What lead Art to earning a second place finish at Fat Pursuit 2020

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