Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

Special guest Amber Pierce joins the team to talk about fueling for short workouts, the pros and cons of a CX bike vs a road bike, pro tips for big one-day races and more in Episode 237 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Amber Pierce is back! Plan Builder is now available! The pros and cons of a CX bike vs a road bike What to do if you can't put out the same power on different bikes Tips to qualify for Ironman 70.3 Worlds Should you fuel for short workouts? Pro tips for big one-day races Strategies to win a scratch race Training and support to climb Haleakalā More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerR

How to train for races with fast starts, optimizing recovery when training late, the benefits of cell signaling from weight lifting and more are discussed in Episode 236 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: New features on TrainerRoad! How to train for races with fast starts Is there a calorie limit for "fasted" rides? The benefits of doing cool-downs Tips for better recovery when training late The benefits of cell signaling from weight training More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their

The benefits of being a larger rider, when to add extra recovery, staying competitive after an upgrade to cat 2 and more will be discussed in Episode 235 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: The do's and don'ts of fast group rides Is enduro riding quality training for an XC mountain biker? How to pace intervals to get the most from your workouts Why being a larger rider can actually be a benefit How to know when you need extra recovery time Tips to stay competitive after your cat 2 upgrade The coaches’ holiday wishlists More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer qu

How to plan your offseason, fixing power imbalances, optimal timing for workout fuel and more will be covered in Episode 234 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How long should your off season be? Why you should not immediately start a Build Phase after time off Deep dive on how and when you should fuel your workouts Is it bad to change position during VO2 max intervals? What to do if you have a left / right power imbalance Coach Chad's tips on how to read while on the trainer Entertainment options on the trainer Do athletes need more cooling as they adapt to putting out more power? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coac

Upgrading race categories, the myth of "the fat burning zone," food sensitivities vs food allergies and more will all be covered in Episode 233 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Is the "fat burning zone" a myth? Food sensitivities vs food allergies Are dairy products bad for performance? How to ride rollers Dealing with injury and returning to training How to transition from triathlon to cycling Suspension setup tips When should you upgrade categories? How to pee on the bike during a race More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes

Training while sick, gaining weight to increase power, how to modify training for athletes with anemia and much more will be discussed on Episode 232 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to modify training for athletes with anemia What indoor workouts suit rollers better than a trainer? Healthy eating tips that the coaches use Do lighter riders need to put on weight to increase power? What do you lose by skipping recovery rides? Should you still train when sick? How does riding easy on downhills affect normalized power? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answe

Reaching optimal body composition, how to make a breakaway successful, dealing with heartburn while training and much more will be discussed on Episode 231 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to deal with heartburn during intense exercise Could a road racer build fitness by just doing the bike workouts of a tri plan? How to reach an optimal body composition Strategies to work as a team and make the breakaway successful Getting faster without a power meter Are there any gains in using smaller disk brake rotors? How to pace the 20 minute FTP Test More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Na

Join us live for Episode 230 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we'll share what we learned at IRONMAN World Championships, the effect of L-Carnitine on endurance performance, how to alter your taper for specific races and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Kona athletes recap from Ironman World Champs Coach Jonathan's experience of being hit by a car Integrating standing in your TrainerRoad Workouts The effect of L-Carnitine on endurance performance How does a taper differ between types of races? Should gravity racers train cardio differently than other cyclists? Nutrition tips for enduro racers How to keep your bottles from falling off the bike Is cadence and precision important during recovery intervals? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper joins the team to discuss all things power meters, including how power meters are made, calibration, and what the future of power meters may look like. Tune in to hear Scott's insights in episode 229 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What is inside a power meter? How are power meters calibrated in the factory? Can the power meter calibration change? The difference between zero offset and calibration What makes carbon harder to install a power meter on? How does temperature affect the zero offset of a power meter? The future of cycling power meters More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coa

Nate Zarlengo is coming into Kona already having overcome a big obstacle. After so many hard hours training and preparing, hitting a car on his bike days before the race is the last thing he expected. Regardless, he is not going to let it slow him down. Tune in to hear Nate's experience and his feelings going into IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Nate's start in triathlon Nate by the numbers Managing work, travel, family, and triathlon Nate's nutrition strategy Dealing with hitting a car days before the race How Nate heat trained for Kona Nate's support team Who will win Ironman World Champs this year? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad

John Borton is coming to Kona for the first time, but he has done his research and is ready to race. He plans to use his insights in aerodynamics, nutrition, and course knowledge to be as fast as ever. Tune in to hear exactly how John has prepared for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: John by the numbers How John qualified for IronMan Kona Balancing life, work, and triathlon How John got aero John's nutrition strategy How John plans to execute the run Who will win this year? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as

Norman Banick is a Kona veteran and a previous Ironman winner. This year he is using his experience with consistent training, nutrition, and equipment to be faster than ever. Tune in to learn from Norman's experience as he prepares for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What it feels like to win an IronMan Can athletes be successful on a mid-volume plan? How Norman started racing triathlons Norman's pre-race nutrition plan Positioning and pacing for the swim Norman's equipment checklist How Norman heat trained for Kona Norman's takeaways from his previous Ironman World Championship More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonat

Scott Byram is coming to Kona for the first time, with a clear plan for his race. From punctures, to marginal gains and where to find the best pizza, he has it all figured out. Now, time to make it happen. Tune in to hear all Scott's insights as he prepares for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How Scott first got into triathlon Balancing training, work, and sleep Scott's pre- race day nutrition plan Dealing with mid-race punctures What to expect going into the run How Scott paces his run Scott's preferred post-race meal More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queri

Frida Hedman is a first time Kona qualifier and exemplifies the discipline that it takes to get there. Frida manages to balance her career, family life and triathlon by using efficient training methods to prepare for Kona all the way from Sweden. Tune in to learn from all of her hard work for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How Frida started racing triathlons Tips to improve on the swim How Frida manages heavy training loads Dealing with equipment changes before race day How Frida heat trained for Kona from Sweden Frida's race day nutrition plan How Frida paces the run More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and Tr

Tune in for Episode 223 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we will be discussing the cost of climbing out of the saddle, elevation's effect on training and recovery, how to manage over-training and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Elevation's effect on training and recovery How to make the most of your off-season? How Nate got his Cat 2 upgrade in one season Does low-volume training cause fitness plateaus? Is climbing out-of-the-saddle faster? How to manage over-training syndrome? Why you should do cool-downs TrainerRoad in Kona! More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries

The Ready State's Dr. Kelly Starrett joins Coach Jonathan at Strava HQ for a talk on how to be faster through mobility, stretching, strength training, injury prevention and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Kelly Starrett is here to discuss how mobility can make us faster! What is the difference between mobility and flexibility? Should cyclists focus on flexibility? Functional body positioning that increases performance Why cyclists need to do multi-plane movements How cross-training will affect your cycling The difference between working harder and doing what will actually improve performance What are the biggest enemies of consistency More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each w

Andy Blow of Precision Hydration joins us for a deep dive into hydration, sweating, cramping and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What really causes cramps? • How do you accurately test sweat rates? • Is it necessary to replace sodium in the mornings? • What influence does recent nutrition have on sweat tests? • How to test hydration levels on a daily basis • Is there an ideal sweat rate? • Does sweat rate change over time? • Should you aim to replace all sodium and liquid lost to sweat? • Is the loss of sodium or liquid more harmful to performance? • Is sweat rate correlated to relative performance changes? • How do you calculate your sweat rate-specific nutrition in hot vs. cold conditions? • How heat acclimatization affects sweat More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Special guest and Cannondale Pro Amber Pierce joins the team for a discussion on how caffeine affects mid-ride nutrition, closing gaps in a race, balancing performance with the menstrual cycle and much more. Episode 220 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Amber Pierce joins the podcast team for Episode 220! News and updates from Eurobike Why not upgrading your race category can be a good thing Can caffeine affect nutrient absorption from other foods? How much sunscreen should you use for long rides? How to focus your training during the race season Why plateaus in fitness happen, and how to move past them Should you use your sprint to close gaps in a race? How should women alter their training to better coincide with their menstrual cycle? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center -----------------------------------------

Episode 219 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live from Eurobike! DC Rainmaker joins the team to discuss trainers, aero sensors, and all the latest training tech. Tune in and get faster on your favorite podcast app! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE DC Rainmaker is here to talk tech! Aerodynamic testing with aero sensors How to test the accuracy of your power meter Why are there not more pedal-based power meters? Improvements in power meters for MTB Ray's top trainer choices How to choose the best power meter for you Are indoor bikes, or trainers, the future? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to

Tune in live for Episode 218 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we will be discussing our takeaways after racing Enduro World Series, how to find your limiters as a time trialist, how to tell if you've reached peak fitness and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Why Enduro is such a cool and hard racing format How to pace a cyclocross race Efficiency tips for cyclocross Pro tips for cleaning your kit Can small riders still be good time trialists? How to find your limiter in time trials What is the best testing protocol for outside riding? Good and bad foods for carb loading Exactly how many carbs should you eat for training? How to race a criterium without surges How to tell if you've peaked How long should you wait after a peak to train More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ----------------------------------------------------------------------