Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A: Training between race weekends, upper body strength for gravel races, and more.
Topics covered in this episode: Question #1: How to train in the weekdays between race weekends?Recovery and going into the next race weekend fresh is the top priorityOne mid-week ride should incorpor...
19 Jul 202319min
Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A: Stop Getting Dropped on the Group Ride & How to Structure Intervals
Do you struggle with optimizing your midweek workouts for better weekend group rides? Coach Adam Pulford explores the nitty-gritty of interval training, distinguishing between steady intervals and on/...
12 Jul 202324min
Q&A: Max Heart Rate for Older Athletes & Heat Acclimation Questions
Topics covered in this episode: Defining "quality" in training (Hint: quality training can happen at any intensity)Can you sit in a hot car instead of a sauna for heat training? (Hint: Please don't)Al...
5 Jul 202314min
Training for Increasingly Extreme Cycling Challenges
Topics covered in this episode: Prioritize fitness before obsessing on tire choice, etc.Training intensity distribution for epic endurance eventsWhy VO2 max matters for ultra eventsBenefits of buildin...
28 Jun 202359min
Bicarb Curious? Everything Time-Crunched Cyclists Need to Know Before Using Sodium Bicarbonate Supplements
Topics covered in this episode: What is sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and what does it have to do with athletic performance?How has bicarb been used to improve performance historically?How athletes...
21 Jun 202341min
Mastering Heat Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Looking to conquer the heat during your next race? Today's episode shares valuable strategies for heat acclimation to help you perform at your best in hot and humid conditions like Ken, who's preparin...
14 Jun 202325min
Gravel Racing Nutrition Strategies for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Key topics in this episode: General nutrition guidelines for endurance cyclingNutrition differences for dynamic vs. steady cycling events (e.g. road/crit vs. gravel/ultraendurance)Fueling and hydratio...
7 Jun 202335min
Rapid Fire Time-Crunched Q&A: Sleep Disturbances, Two-A-Day Training, Range of Motion
Questions and topics covered in this episode: How can I improve sleep quality and stop waking up multiple times per nightCan I split a 4-hour ride into two 2-hour rides or should I keep it one long ri...
31 Mai 202317min
