What It Takes to Go Sub-7 at The Leadville 100 MTB | Sub-7 Leadville Episode 1 | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 574

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(00:00:00) Sub-7 Leadville 100 Plan

(00:01:30) Training Plan + FTP Progress

(00:09:54) Weight Loss + Nutrition Strategy

(00:16:39) Leadville Gear + Aero Upgrades

(00:22:25) Leadville Charity Fundraiser

Coach Jonathan is chasing a sub-7-hour Leadville 100 MTB finish and shares his Week 4 training update using TrainerRoad. He breaks down how he’s building FTP from 289 to 299 watts while dropping weight from 156 to 154 lbs, with the long-term goal of ~320w and ~147 lbs. You’ll hear his weekly structure of sweet spot, over-unders, and endurance volume, how AI FTP Detection keeps workouts “appropriately difficult,” and the nutrition plan behind it: a small ~250-calorie deficit, 90g carbs/hour during rides, and consistent post-workout recovery to avoid under-fueling. He also covers Leadville race strategy and gear upgrades—aero positioning, skinsuit options, helmet and pedal changes, and tire testing—plus his charity fundraising for the Life Time Foundation.

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