300W FTP BREAKTHROUGH: What Finally Worked | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 579

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// TOPICS COVERED

(00:00:00) Leadville Goals, FTP & Weight Progress

(00:03:27) Weekly Training Structure & Volume

(00:05:22) Key Workout PRs & Race Efforts

(00:08:12) Adjusting Training for Fatigue & Life Stress

(00:10:17) High-Intensity Work & Failed Sessions

(00:14:28) Breaking 300W Threshold

(00:15:24) Training Load, Fitness Gains & Progress

(00:16:35) Nutrition Strategy & Carb Timing

(00:19:34) Sleep & Recovery Challenges

(00:20:03) Aerobic Gains & Endurance Progress

(00:21:12) Bike Fit Changes & Power Gains

(00:23:18) Equipment Tweaks for Leadville

(00:24:30) Upcoming Training Block & Race Prep

In this episode, Coach Jonathan dives into a detailed training breakdown from an athlete preparing for the Leadville Trail 100, highlighting how consistent structure, smart adjustments, and real-world variables shape performance over time. From boosting FTP from the high-280s to over 300 watts, to balancing sweet spot, endurance, and race efforts, this conversation explores what it actually takes to build sustainable cycling fitness. They unpack key lessons around managing fatigue, adapting workouts when life intervenes, and why listening to your body is critical for long-term progress. The episode also covers practical nutrition strategies like carbohydrate timing, recovery fueling, and body composition goals, along with insights into bike fit, positioning, and equipment choices that can unlock more power. If you’re training for endurance events, chasing FTP gains, or trying to optimize your cycling performance, this episode is packed with actionable guidance.

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