IS NUTRITION VARIETY THE KEY FOR CYCLISTS?? | Leadville Qualifying | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 539

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// TOPICS COVERED

(00:00:00) Welcome!

(00:01:08) How Important Is Nutrition Variety?

(00:03:22) Meal Planning and Variety

(00:12:24) Race Preparation and Training Insights

(00:15:57) Pre-Race Nutrition and Anxiety

(00:26:02) Hydration and Fluid Intake

(00:38:38) Quick and Easy Meal Hacks

(00:41:41) Protein Tips and Tricks

(00:44:32) Probiotics and Dairy Tolerance

(00:46:11) Fueling for Workouts

(00:48:53) Homemade Nutrition and Sodium Intake

(00:55:31) Coach Jonathan’s Leadville Goal

(00:57:00) The Death Ride Course

(00:57:37) Coach Jonathan’s Training Review

(01:02:54) How to Qualify for Leadville

(01:04:04) The BRUTAL 2025 Tahoe Trail Course

(01:06:23) Heat Training Protocol

(01:10:46) Heat Management Solutions

(01:10:34) Preparing for the Death Ride

(01:12:16) Adjusting Nutrition for Heat

(01:13:52) Tahoe Trail 100 Pacing Strategy

(01:15:07) Tahoe Trail 100 Tire Choice

In today's episode, Coach Jonathan Lee is joined by Alex Larson from Alex Larson Nutrition to tackle important cycling nutrition questions. They cover the significance of variety in diet, pre-race meals, hydration, and how to manage pre-race stress. Jonathan also shares his ambitious goal of qualifying for the Leadville Trail 100 through the Tahoe Trail 100. He dives into his training plan, heat preparation, and strategies for success. Don't miss this packed episode for insights on nutrition, training, and racing! Stay tuned till the end to hear Jonathan's detailed plan for achieving his Leadville goal.

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