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Pro MTB on a Mid-Volume Training Plan with Sparky Sears – Successful Athletes 016 Sep 08, 2020

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Sparky Sears is a professional mountain biker with an unconventional path. With roots in classical ballet and her intro to the sport of cycling being enduro, Sparky continues to forge her own path with balancing a full-time career and training with TrainerRoad as a professional mountain bike racer.

Sparky Sears on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imoir/
Noah Sears on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahsears/?hl=en
Sparky Sears on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/719703
Sparky’s TrainerRoad Career: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/sparkymoir

Continue the discussion with Sparky on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3bCq6Uh

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Starting out by racing by racing enduro MTB
Being coached by your significant other in a new sport
Making improvements in equipment and training to be more successful
Following a mid-volume TrainerRoad training plan for professional mountain biking
Improving your MTB skills vs fitness
Easy tips to improve your training
Why ballerinas make fast mountain bikers
Training and striving for something as a woman with a career

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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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Big Power to Weight Increase with Brad Kundracik – Successful Athletes Podcast 015 Aug 31, 2020

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Hear how Brad Kundracik made a massive increase on his watts per kilo by going from a 265 watt FTP at 265 pounds, to a 365 watt FTP at 230 lbs, including how he used structure from TrainerRoad to get faster, how Brad balances his training around work and family and more in Episode 15 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

Brad Kundracik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/locotex/?hl=en
Brad Kundracik on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/31915221

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Cycling to lose weight
How to get started with structured training
Balancing training, family, and work
How carbs can make you faster
Dealing with obstacles for consistent training
How to find the motivation to train

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

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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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Track to Ultra Endurance Fat Bike Racing with Amanda Harvey – Successful Athletes Podcast 014 Aug 24, 2020

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Going from a track racer to an ultra-endurance fat biker, hear how Amanda Harvey races 135 mile races through the snow, ice and freezing cold temperatures, including her nutrition, fat bike setup, the mindset needed to be able to take on big, scary goals and more in Episode 14 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

Amanda Harvey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandi042/
Amanda Harvey on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14915397

Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/2CTuGAt

The Radivist – Arrowhead 135: What She Carried: https://theradavist.com/2020/03/arrowhead-135-what-she-carried/

Amanda’s Arrowhead 135 Ride File: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/mandi042/rides/71877066-arrowhead-135

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Taking on big, scary goals
Following low volume plans for endurance events
Ultra-endurance event nutrition
Equipment testing for ultra endurance and cold events
Managing pre-race anxiety
How to maintain focus when your race doesn’t go according to plan

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

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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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Train Together with Group Workou

From Downhill Racer to IRONMAN with Thorsten Gross – Successful Athletes Podcast 013 Aug 17, 2020

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From being a nationally ranked downhill mountain biker to qualifying for IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs, learn how Thorsten Gross has become a successful athlete across a wide range of disciplines in Episode 13 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

Thorsten’s TrainerRoad Career: https://bit.ly/3azE74l
Thorsten Gross on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/12626894
Thorsten Gross on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rideracetravel/

Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3g6veka

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• How Thorsten started in cycling, MTB, and triathlon

• Why racing cross-country will help you be a faster downhiller

• Thorsten’s advice for new downhill racers

• Why Thorsten made the change to road cycling

• Thorsten’s first experience racing triathlon

• How Thorsten practiced to be a faster swimmer

• Thorsten’s schedule to fit in all his training around work and life

• Why DH can make you a faster triathlete

• Thorsten’s advice for people new to cycling, mountain biking, and triathlon

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

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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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Balancing Work, Motherhood and Pro MTB with Sonya Looney – Successful Athletes Podcast 012 Aug 10, 2020

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Learn from Pro Mountain Biker Sonya Looney on how she balances training, racing and everything that comes with being a pro athlete with being a successful business woman, mother and more in Episode 12 of The Successful Athletes Podcast. Watch LIVE this Monday August 10, at 12 pm pst!

Sonya’s website: https://www.sonyalooney.com/
Sonya’s TrainerRoad Career: https://bit.ly/2F0bIc5
Sonya Looney on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/sonyalooney
Sonya Looney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyalooney1/?hl=en

Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3ioSATH

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

How Sonya manages to find balance in all parts of her life
Why focusing your energy on what you can control is important
How to set expectations for your abilities while pregnant
Sonya's tips to plan your day and ensure you make time for yourself
Sonya's modifications to be able to train while pregnant

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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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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/30lZwdX
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/30mH5pp

Losing 145 Pounds Through Cycling with Jesse Fortson – Successful Athletes Podcast 011 Aug 03, 2020

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Jesse Fortson joins the podcast to discuss his weight loss journey of losing 145 pounds, going from 345 to 200 pounds, including Jesse’s insights to eating healthier and cutting calories, why a high carb diet works for him, how Jesse stays motivated to train and more in Episode 11 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

Jesse Fortson on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/27388?oq=jesse
Jesse Fortson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessefortson/

TrainerRoad Blog – How to Lose Weight Through Cycling: https://bit.ly/2XolfzZ

Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3i1AfM1

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jesse’s background in sports and cycling
What made Jesse reach his breaking point and start losing weight
Jesse’s method to improve his diet and cut calories
Why Jesse started eating more carbs to fuel his training
What Jesse gained by training with TrainerRoad
How Jesse stayed motivated throughout his weight loss journey

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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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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/30lZwdX
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Cycling Through Adversity with Carly Williamson – Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 010 Jul 27, 2020

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Learn how Carly used TrainerRoad and cycling to help her deal with the hardships and adversity of being a care-giver for her husband who had terminal cancer, how she dealt with mental challenges, why taking time for yourself is important and more in Episode 10 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

Carly Williamson on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/12977750
Carly Williamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czcycles/

Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/2CIifrj

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

How Carly first started cycling
The role of cycling for Carly and her goals as a cyclist
How Carly managed to find time for herself while working full-time and being a caregiver
Carly’s tips to deal with the mental challenges in life and training
How Carly adapted her training once she started racing
Carly’s advice for people that are going through hardships

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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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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/3f4XnaD
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Mountain Bike Stage Race Veterans Alex Mallet and Brandon Watson – Successful Athletes Podcast 009 Jul 20, 2020

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Teammates Alex Mallet and Brandon Watson explain how they have successfully completed multiple mountain bike stage races together including The Cape Epic and The Swiss Epic, among others. Learn how they balance the workload on and off the bike, how they deal with the psychological challenges of a mountain bike stage race, their pacing strategies and more in Episode 009 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

Alex Mallet on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/809306
Alex Mallet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_mallet/
Brandon Watson on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/490942
Brandon Watson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blwatson79/

Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3hgJOqa

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

What we can do to make cycling and mountain biking more inclusive
Beginner tips for your first mountain bike stage race
How Alex and Brandon pace their races
How one day races can help your stage racing strategy
Alex and Brandon’s tips to manage the psychological challenges of a mountain bike stage race
How Alex and Brandon balance the off-the-bike workload
Why Cape Epic is most likely different than your expectations
Alex and Brandon’s predictions for who will win the TrainerRoad Cape Epic Challenge

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

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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

Off The Couch to Sub-9 Leadville in 9 Months with David Curtis – Successful Athletes Podcast 008 Jul 13, 2020

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David Curtis discusses how diet, structured interval training with TrainerRoad, and lifestyle changes got him from total beginner to going 8:23:13 at the Leadville 100 using TrainerRoad. Learn more in Episode 008 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

Check out David’s training career in TrainerRoad: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/dcurtis
David’s Leadville 100 Ride: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/dcurtis/rides/60544023-lt100-2019
Find David on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/34958952
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/30agbjg

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

David’s motivation to start training for The Leadville 100
Why David started using TrainerRoad
How David overcame his obstacles in training
David’s strategy to adapt his diet to handle racing the Leadville 100
How David set his goal time for Leadville after only 9 months of training

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

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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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Overcoming Dwarfism in Triathlon with Zach Josie - Successful Athletes Podcast 007 Jul 06, 2020

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We can all learn a lot from the challenges Zach Josie has faced as an athlete with dwarfism in the sport of triathlon. From technique adjustment, strategically balancing strengths and weaknesses and bike setup changes, Zach shares what changes and adjustments he has made in the training process so we can become faster.

Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Zach's athletic background
How Zach got started in Triathlon
How Zach focused on his torso rather than his limbs to become a faster swimmer
The bike setup changes Zach had to make as an athlete with dwarfism
How Zach adjusts his running technique for his reduced leg length
What Zach learned racing IRONMAN St. George

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/38cBpAJ

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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/2Vqmg9O
Get Started: https://bit.ly/38dkGNM

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