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STRENGTH TRAINING: THE MINIMUM CYCLISTS NEED | Derek Teel | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 587
May 28, 2026
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ZONE 2 ISN’T ENOUGH: WHAT CYCLISTS GET WRONG | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 586
May 21, 2026
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THE 50% RULE: WHEN BIG RIDES HURT YOUR FITNESS | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 585
May 14, 2026
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I SHOWED KEEGAN SWENSON MY SUB-7 LEADVILLE PLAN | UCI World Champion Reacts | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 584
May 7, 2026
1h 10m 09s
You Got Stronger… So Why Are You Losing? | Pro Cyclist Tobin Ortenblad | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 583
Apr 30, 2026
1h 21m 57s
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| 5/28/26 | STRENGTH TRAINING: THE MINIMUM CYCLISTS NEED | Derek Teel | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 587 | 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:00:59) Jonathan’s Strength Training Confession(00:02:22) Listener Questions: Strength and Priorities(00:05:35) Are Athletes Overthinking Training?(00:14:38) Finding Time for Strength Training(00:21:46) Minimum Effective Strength Work(00:27:21) Daily Hangs for Cyclists(00:30:27) Core Training and Single-Leg RDLs(00:37:05) Weight Loss, Protein, and Discipline(00:42:26) Do Strong Cyclists Need Strength Training?(00:50:32) When Bodyweight Training Isn’t Enough(00:53:15) Ranking What Matters Most(00:56:50) Heat Training and Sauna Mistakes(01:03:29) Unbound 200 Predictions(01:09:41) Are 32-Inch Wheels the Future?(01:19:35) Lael Wilcox’s World Record PrepIn this episode, Coach Jonathan Lee brings on Derek Teel of Dialed Health to break down why strength training for cyclists matters, how to actually fit it into a packed training schedule, and why simple, consistent work beats an overbuilt “perfect” plan every time. They use Coach Jonathan’s Leadville 100 prep as a real-world case study, covering how to add practical core, single-leg strength, hanging, and stability work without derailing bike training, plus how to prioritize the overwhelming list of marginal gains like nutrition, sleep, heat training, skills, bike maintenance, and chain waxing. They also answer athlete questions on whether naturally strong cyclists still need structured strength training, when bodyweight exercises stop being enough, and how strength supports durability, posture, power transfer, and long-term health. The conversation wraps with rapid-fire cycling tech and racing talk, including Unbound Gravel predictions, 32-inch wheels, tire and equipment tradeoffs, and how Derek is helping ultra-endurance legend Lael Wilcox prepare with strength training for her around-the-world record attempt.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Free Cycling Nutrition Calculator: https://trainerroad.cc/cyclingnutritioncalculator - Derek’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedhealth- Episode 437 w/Derek: https://youtu.be/rq3YIA4FoPE?si=2AW4IPfu_jgUFZ7a- Episode 557 w/Derek: https://youtu.be/s08cTVUXCIA?si=FGzfXu7UZ3aJ254q - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ZONE 2 ISN’T ENOUGH: WHAT CYCLISTS GET WRONG | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 586 | 🍝 Free Cycling Nutrition Calculator! 👉 https://trainerroad.cc/cyclingnutritioncalculator 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00) Welcome!(02:44) Training Time Distribution Across Power Zones(06:10) Comparing Structured vs Unstructured Workouts(09:03) The Impact of Training Volume on Intensity(11:49) Erg Mode vs Resistance Mode in Training(15:05) Exploring Durability in Cycling Training(26:56) Balancing Intensity and Endurance in Training(28:50) Understanding Durability and Power Output(38:09) Training for Leadville: Strategies and Insights(50:34) Preparing for Elevation: Nutrition and Equipment ChoicesIn this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast, Coach Jonathan Lee uses TrainerRoad data to explore how cyclists who reached 3, 4, and 5 watts per kilogram distributed their training intensity across more than 140,000 rides. He also covers how ERG mode may improve indoor workout completion, what the data suggests about cycling durability, and how late-ride power relates to intensity, endurance volume, and fatigue. The episode wraps with Jonathan’s Leadville 100 MTB training update, including race prep, nutrition testing, equipment choices, heat training, and altitude preparation.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Free Cycling Nutrition Calculator: https://trainerroad.cc/cyclingnutritioncalculator - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | THE 50% RULE: WHEN BIG RIDES HURT YOUR FITNESS | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 585 | 🍝 Free Cycling Nutrition Calculator! 👉 https://trainerroad.cc/cyclingnutritioncalculator 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED00:00 Introduction to Data Analysis in Cycling Training01:22 Evaluating TrainerRoad AI Performance11:03 The 50% Rule in Training22:57 Managing Big Rides Effectively23:23 Understanding Athletic Age and Performance Metrics29:55 The Impact of Structured Training on Performance32:46 Analyzing Training Consistency and Performance42:14 Comparing Training Methods: On-Offs vs. Intervals50:47 Conclusion and Future InsightsIn this episode, Coach Jonathan Lee pulls back the curtain on TrainerRoad’s massive training dataset to show what actually separates faster, more consistent cyclists from the rest. He breaks down how TrainerRoad AI-recommended workouts are producing more power PRs while reducing workout failures, why the “50% rule” can help athletes avoid big rides that sabotage future training, and how even two hours of structured training per week can make riders perform like much younger athletes. The episode also digs into why your worst training weeks matter more than your best ones, how consistent “damage control” keeps FTP progressing, and what the data suggests about VO2 max intervals, 30/30s, threshold work, and over-unders for long-term performance gains. Throughout, Coach Jonathan emphasizes that these are observational analyses, not controlled studies, but the trends are clear: smart structure, consistent execution, and letting TrainerRoad AI manage the details can help cyclists train more effectively, skip fewer key workouts, and get faster over time.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Free Cycling Nutrition Calculator: https://trainerroad.cc/cyclingnutritioncalculator - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | I SHOWED KEEGAN SWENSON MY SUB-7 LEADVILLE PLAN | UCI World Champion Reacts | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 584✨ | Leadville 100training advice+4 | Keegan Swenson | TrainerRoadLTF Foundation | — | Leadvillecycling+6 | — | 1h 10m 09s | |
| 4/30/26 | You Got Stronger… So Why Are You Losing? | Pro Cyclist Tobin Ortenblad | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 583✨ | race tacticscycling skills+4 | Tobin Ortenblad | Lifetime Grand PrixiTunes+2 | — | cyclingrace tactics+5 | TrainerRoadCODE | 1h 21m 57s | |
| 4/23/26 | Carb Timing Doesn’t Matter? What the Research Actually Shows | Tim Podlogar | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 582✨ | carbohydrate timingfueling strategies+4 | Tim Podlogar | — | — | carb timingfueling+5 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 57m 40s | |
| 4/16/26 | The Nutrition Model Pros ACTUALLY Use (It’s Not Calories In/Out) | Mike Postumus | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581✨ | Nutrition for athletesEnergy availability+4 | Mike Postumus | — | — | nutritionenergy availability+5 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 45m 51s | |
| 4/9/26 | THE TRUTH ABOUT HIGH CARB FOR CYCLISTS (It’s Not What You Think) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581✨ | cycling nutritioncarbohydrate strategies+4 | Coach Jonathan Lee | — | — | high carbcycling performance+6 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 1h 16m 53s | |
| 4/2/26 | 300W FTP BREAKTHROUGH: What Finally Worked | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 579✨ | FTP improvementtraining structure+4 | — | — | — | FTPcycling fitness+5 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 25m 45s | |
| 3/19/26 | How to Build Cycling Workouts (Most People Get This Wrong) | Ask a Cycling Coach 578✨ | Endurance TrainingTraining Zones+4 | — | — | — | cycling workoutsendurance training+5 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 1h 40m 24s | |
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| 3/12/26 | VO2 Max Training Deep Dive & Mistakes | Pro Cyclist Tips | Ask a Cycling Coach 577✨ | VO2 Max trainingcycling tactics+5 | Alex Wild | — | — | VO2 Maxinterval training+6 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 1h 13m 44s | |
| 3/5/26 | Keegan Swenson’s Tips on Racing, Mindset, Injury, and New Bike Testing | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 576✨ | racingmindset+4 | Keegan Swenson | gravel tiressaddle+4 | Santa Vall | racing tipsinjury management+5 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 44m 15s | |
| 2/26/26 | The Volume Trap: Why Junk Miles Quietly Kill Fitness | Zach Calton | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 575✨ | endurance trainingtraining volume+4 | Zach Calton | Zwift ClubiTunes+2 | — | junk milesfitness+5 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 57m 23s | |
| 2/19/26 | What It Takes to Go Sub-7 at The Leadville 100 MTB | Sub-7 Leadville Episode 1 | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 574✨ | Leadville 100training plan+3 | — | Life Time Foundation | — | Leadville 100FTP progress+4 | TrainerRoad | 23m 56s | |
| 2/13/26 | HOW TRAINERROAD USES AI FOR CYCLISTS (Not what you think…) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 573✨ | AI in cycling trainingenvironmental impact of AI+5 | Jonathan Lee | — | — | TrainerRoadAI+6 | TrainerRoadrisk-free | 1h 01m 30s | |
| 2/5/26 | REAL WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR CYCLISTS | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 573 | 🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome & Why Recovery Between Hard Workouts Matters More Than You Think(00:02:00) How Training Timing and Recovery Windows Affect Performance(00:06:25) Listener Question: Why Am I Struggling With Body Composition Despite Training?(00:07:55) The Biggest Reason Athletes Don’t See Nutrition Results: Inconsistency(00:11:40) When Underfueling and Hormonal Stress Stall Fat Loss(00:13:20) Why Daily Weight Fluctuations Can Derail Progress(00:15:30) Practical Nutrition Habits That Actually Work Long-Term(00:17:10) Building “Minimal Effort” Meals for Busy Training Weeks(00:20:55) How Meal Prep and Portion Awareness Prevent Missed Fueling(00:23:05) Managing Hidden Calories From Oils, Fats, and Cooking Methods(00:27:55) Fueling Workouts to Control Hunger and Improve Body Composition(00:31:10) Why Carbs During Training Improve Both Performance and Recovery(00:36:30) How to Support Friends Working on Nutrition and Weight Goals(00:44:05) The High-Carb Fueling Debate: Is 90–120g per Hour Safe?(00:49:00) Individual Carb Tolerance and Why Fueling Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All(00:57:20) Jonathan’s Leadville Weight, Power, and Nutrition Strategy Breakdown(01:08:45) Making Nutrition Sustainable Without Perfect Meal Prep(01:18:10) Setting Calories, Protein, and Macros Without Chronic Hunger(01:24:35) Final Takeaways: Performance First, Weight FollowsIn this episode, Alex Larsen and Coach Jonathan focus on fueling, recovery, and consistency as the real drivers of endurance performance and body composition. They explain why underfueling, poor carbohydrate intake, and not allowing enough recovery time leave athletes feeling flat, and how high-carb fueling, smarter meal planning, and simple, repeatable nutrition habits improve workout quality and long-term progress. The discussion covers weight management without obsession, scale fluctuations, busy-athlete nutrition strategies, and how to fuel training and racing properly so workouts feel sustainable, productive, and repeatable. At the end they go over Jonathan’s Leadville plan and what he’ll need to do from a nutrition front to make his goal of 7hrs.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlarsonnutrition - Alex’s Nutrition Coaching Services: https://alexlarsonnutrition.com - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | THIS IS WHAT PROS DO TO RAISE FTP | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 570 | 🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome & Hannah Otto Joins the Podcast(00:01:30) Why My FTP Dropped — And Why That’s Not a Bad Thing(00:04:03) Listener Question: Are 20-Minute Threshold Intervals Still the Gold Standard?(00:07:47) What FTP Is Actually For (And What It Isn’t)(00:12:24) Why Different FTP Tests Give Different Numbers(00:18:10) Why FTP Is a Poor Predictor of Race Performance(00:23:07) Training for Unbound vs. Training to Win Races(00:25:28) Listener Question: Core Training Principles After Your First Big Fitness Gains(00:28:02) Train Your Weaknesses, Race Your Strengths(00:36:34) Consistency Matters More Than Training Hard(00:42:52) Listener Question: Drop Bars at Leadville — Faster or Safer?(00:46:04) Why Drop Bars Reduce Handling (Even for the Best Riders)(00:53:44) Will Aero Trends Actually Change Gravel Racing?(01:03:47) Listener Question: Best Mountain Bike Technique for Trail Speed(01:06:11) Loose Hips, Strong Arms, and Outside Foot Pressure Explained(01:14:36) Final Thoughts: Enjoying Training and Long-Term Progress(30:12) Nutrition and Hydration Plans for Endurance EventsIn this episode, Coach Jonathan sits down with pro cyclist Hannah Otto to dig into how pros do Threshold training, what FTP really represents, why a lower FTP number can actually lead to better training, and how using a truly functional anchor improves long-term progress. They explore threshold training, progressive overload, and why starting with shorter, achievable intervals often produces better results than forcing long, maximal efforts too early. Hannah shares perspective from years at the elite level on training for the demands of your events, developing weaknesses in training while racing strengths, and why patience, consistency, and enjoyment matter more than chasing perfect numbers. The conversation also covers real-world racing considerations, evolving equipment trends and safety in gravel racing, and practical technique cues for riding with more control and confidence — reinforcing that the goal of training isn’t a single metric, but sustainable fitness and performance you can rely on.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | TrainerRoad AI Q&A with CEO Nate Pearson | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 569 | Learn more about TrainerRoad AI: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/introducing-trainerroad-ai/Learn more about the updated AI FTP Detection: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/why-is-ai-ftp-detecting-an-ftp-change/// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome! TrainerRoad AI Q&A with Nate Pearson(00:00:54) How is TrainerRoad actually using AI (and what it’s not doing)(00:05:26) Why TrainerRoad uses custom AI instead of ChatGPT-style models(00:10:11) How TrainerRoad AI really uses FTP (and why FTP is “functional”)(00:13:08) The biggest misconceptions about FTP testing and accuracy(00:22:31) Why TrainerRoad AI doesn’t rely on FTP or progression levels internally(00:28:52) Why your FTP might go down with AI Detection (and why that’s OK)(00:36:55) Why more training doesn’t always make you faster(00:42:19) Why your predicted FTP can change suddenly after a workout(00:50:47) How to use progression levels and workout levels with AI training(00:56:24) Do post-workout surveys still matter with TrainerRoad AI?(01:01:26) Can TrainerRoad tell if you barely survived a workout?(01:03:28) Why your workouts keep changing on the calendar(01:08:12) What AI Predicted Difficulty and failure percentage actually mean(01:16:30) How long it takes TrainerRoad AI to feel dialed in(01:18:43) What yellow and red days mean (and when to ignore them)(01:20:50) How to use workout alternates with TrainerRoad AI(01:21:10) What to do if you miss workouts or get sickCoach Jonathan sits down with CEO Nate Pearson to answer the biggest questions athletes have about TrainerRoad AI, pulling back the curtain on how it actually works and what it means for your training. They explain why TrainerRoad’s AI isn’t a chatbot or large language model, but a purpose-built system trained on tens of millions of workouts and rides to predict the right workout for the right day, with guardrails that avoid “AI slop.” The conversation dives deep into FTP—why the AI doesn’t truly use FTP the way athletes think, why FTP can go down without fitness going down, and how precision and consistency matter more than chasing a number. They also cover progression levels, post-workout surveys, predicted difficulty, yellow and red days, missed workouts, illness, and why plans change dynamically as you train. Throughout, the focus stays on what matters most: progressive overload, recovery, and building fitness you can actually use, with practical advice to help athletes trust the system, train smarter, and keep getting faster over time.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | NEW TrainerRoad AI is Here! | Ultimate Guide to TrainerRoad AI | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 568 | Learn more about TrainerRoad AI: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/introducing-trainerroad-ai/Learn more about the updated AI FTP Detection: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/why-is-ai-ftp-detecting-an-ftp-change/// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome & Why TrainerRoad AI Is a Major Update(00:02:00) How TrainerRoad AI Has Evolved Over Time(00:04:00) Why TrainerRoad AI Isn’t Just a Chatbot or LLM(00:06:30) How TrainerRoad AI Simulates and Selects Workouts(00:10:30) How TrainerRoad AI Replaces Static Training Plans(00:15:00) How TrainerRoad AI Reduces Failed Workouts and Burnout(00:20:40) How TrainerRoad AI Adjusts for Fatigue and Big Rides(00:32:00) Why Most AI Training Tools Don’t Validate Workouts(00:36:10) TrainerRoad AI Training Forecasts and Simulations(00:49:40) TrainerRoad AI Workout Alternatives Explained(01:03:20) Why Long Rides Can Undermine Progress(01:17:20) Conservative vs Aggressive Training in TrainerRoad AI(01:37:30) How TrainerRoad AI Changes How Athletes Get FasterIn this episode, Nate and Coach Jonathan explain all the details behind TrainerRoad AI, the biggest evolution yet in TrainerRoad’s training system, walking through how the new AI-driven approach goes far beyond static plans to dynamically simulate, predict, and personalize every workout on your calendar. They explain how years of performance data, workout feedback, power and heart rate, and progression history now power a system that actively chooses the right workout for the day, reduces burnout, cuts down workouts that are too hard or too easy, and helps athletes recover faster from missed sessions or failures. The conversation dives into how simulations work behind the scenes, why long rides and “hidden fatigue” can quietly sabotage progress, and how features like AI Predicted Difficulty, AI Training Simulation, Dynamic Duration, and Training Approach sliders give athletes confidence that every session is worth their time. The result is training that feels consistently “just right,” adapts to real life, and helps athletes get faster with less wasted effort and fewer mistakes along the way.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Does Breath Training Actually Make Cyclists Faster? | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 567 | 🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00) Welcome!(02:46) Research Insights on Breath Training(06:00) Implications for Cyclists(08:49) Training for Leadville: Sub Nine Strategy(12:03) Key Components for Successful Training(14:51) Managing Fatigue for Stage Races(19:54) Returning to Fitness Post-Transplant(26:02) Positioning Strategies for New Racers(30:12) Nutrition and Hydration Plans for Endurance EventsIn this episode of the podcast, Coach Jonathan Lee discusses the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training for cyclists, exploring recent research and its implications for performance. He addresses various listener questions, including strategies for training for the Leadville race, managing fatigue during stage races, and returning to fitness after a medical procedure. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized training plans, nutrition, hydration, and recovery strategies for optimal performance.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training on Performance in Athletes: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses, Bahareh, et al., 2013 ( https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/toc/2013/06000 )- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | NEW STUDY for Cyclists | How Pros Actually Train (Not What You Think…) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 566 | 🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00) Welcome!(01:23) Carbohydrate Distribution in Cycling Performance(05:32) Training Strategies of World Tour Cyclists(21:24) Understanding Recovery in Interval Training(32:50) How This Athlete Increased Their FTP(39:57) Why Making Your Training Harder Makes You SlowIn this episode, Coach Jonathan Lee discusses recent studies on cycling performance, focusing on carbohydrate distribution and training strategies of professional cyclists. He emphasizes the importance of structured training and recovery, addressing listener questions about interval training and performance optimization.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- No Performance Effects of Altered Carbohydrate Distribution During Intense Cycling. Podlogar. et al., 2025 ( https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/aop/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2025-0059/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2025-0059.xml )- Training Strategies of World Tour Cyclists: Periodization and Load Distribution Across a Competitive Season. Meteo-March, et al., 2025 ( https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/sms.70153 )- Training Periodization, Intensity Distribution, and Volume in Trained Cyclists: A Systematic Review, Galán Rioja, et al., 2023 ( https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367128907_Training_Periodization_Intensity_Distribution_and_Volume_in_Trained_Cyclists_A_Systematic_Review )- Moderate intensity active recovery improves performance in a second wingate test in cyclists. Gervasi, et al., 2023 ( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10366462/pdf/main.pdf )- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | LOW CADENCE TRAINING: MYTH OR SCIENCE-BACKED? | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 565 | 🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome + SFR training overview(00:00:33) TrainerRoad AI announcement(00:02:05) Why TrainerRoad AI ≠ chatbot coaching(00:06:03) What SFR training is(00:09:15) Force vs cadence & muscle fiber recruitment(00:14:16) Why the research is mixed(00:15:18) Study: Low cadence maximal intervals (Paton 2009)(00:18:06) Study: Low cadence climbing & TT transfer(00:19:53) Study: Low cadence HIIT in female cyclists(00:22:21) Studies showing no added benefit(00:26:02) Injury risk & knee stress considerations(00:29:09) When and how to use SFR safely(00:33:08) Key takeaways & final adviceIn this special episode, Coach Jonathan digs into SFR or low cadence, high torque training, explaining where it came from, why elite cyclists still use it, and why the research around its benefits remains mixed. He walks through the underlying physiology, reviews studies that both support and refute performance gains, and explains why any potential upside appears small, highly context dependent, and often linked to higher intensity work. Coach Jonathan also highlights the real risks, especially knee and joint stress, and offers practical guidance on if, when, and how to experiment with SFR safely, emphasizing that it is a marginal gains tool best suited to base training and never worth compromising power targets or consistency. The episode opens with a major TrainerRoad update, previewing TrainerRoad AI, the company’s biggest release ever, which replaces Adaptive Training with new in house AI models designed to deliver better workout selection, fewer misses, and more FTP and power gains, setting the stage for a new era of data driven coaching.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- TrainerRoad’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto - TrainerRoad AI Blog Post: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/trainerroads-biggest-update-ever-is-coming-%f0%9f%91%80/ - TrainerRoad AI Forum Post: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainerroad-s-biggest-update-ever-is-coming/107205/26 - Paton, et al., 2009 Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19675486/ - Nimmerichter, et al., 2012 Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21479957/ - Hebisz, et al., 2024 Study: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0311833 - Kristoffersen, et al., 2014 Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3907705/pdf/fphys-05-00034.pdf - Hansen, et al., 2017 Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28095074/ - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | WHAT DATA IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR CYCLISTS | Pro Cyclist Hannah Otto | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 564 | 🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:01) Welcome!(00:00:29) Which wearable data points matter, and how do you use them?(00:07:03) Hannah’s take on data and wearables(00:10:23) Sleep tracking reality check(00:14:30) HRV/readiness scores(00:19:00) Steps/calories/strain(00:23:19) Continuous glucose monitors(00:25:41) Hydration + sodium(00:31:13) Recap: what’s useful vs. noise(00:33:12) The best “data” you can collect(00:35:58) Indoor training priorities(00:41:59) Fueling indoors(00:45:11) Workout execution hierarchy(00:49:55) Power vs heart rate(00:55:48) Balancing Zwift racing with structured training(00:58:35) How racing can stall fitness(01:05:59) 2026 Lifetime Grand Prix rosterIn this episode, Hannah and Coach Jonathan dig into the messy middle of wearables and training metrics, what is genuinely useful, what is mostly noise, and how to keep data from hijacking your confidence before you even start a workout. They unpack why metrics like HRV, readiness scores, sleep stages, and body battery style numbers can be wildly inconsistent across devices, and why those numbers work best as retrospective context that confirms what you already feel rather than daily go or no go decision makers. From there, the conversation turns practical, focusing on what actually drives performance, executing the plan, fueling well (especially indoors), and recovering consistently, then using data only if it supports adherence instead of adding friction. They also highlight underrated but far more actionable tools like post ride notes and long term patterns, with a clear warning not to let a watch seal the fate of your day before you have given the workout an honest shot.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | WHY YOUR WORKOUTS FEEL TOO HARD (Not What You Think...) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 563 | 🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(0:00:00) Alex Drops a Big Announcement (0:08:19) Why Threshold Feels Brutal (Even When Fitness Is Up) (0:10:21) The Indoor Setup Fix Most People Miss (Match) (0:11:30) The Hidden Reason You’re Stuck: No Real Cycles (0:18:18) Stop Guessing: Rate Workouts the Right Way (0:24:37) The #1 Endurance Mistake: “Easy” Rides Too Hard (0:36:11) Race Pacing Autopsy: Where It Was Won (and Lost) (0:41:27) Rapid-Fire Answers You’ll Actually Use(0:49:27) Plans for your event (gravel, Zwift racing, touring, more) (0:51:22) “My longest workout is 1:30… is that enough for a long race?” (0:56:23) How many intensity days per week should you do? (0:56:53) “Which plan should I pick?” (custom plan vs presets) (0:57:17) “I don’t want to follow a plan” (how to train without feeling boxed in) (0:58:49) When to add strength training (without wrecking key workouts) (0:59:33) Cross-training: “I also do another sport” (how the plan accounts for it) (1:01:58) Vacation, sickness, missed days: “Will it adjust when life happens?” (1:06:55) Quick edits: swap to a shorter or longer workout on the fly (1:03:58) “I already know my FTP… do I need AI FTP Detection?” (1:05:42) Training outside: how to execute workouts outdoors (1:03:36) “Is this only for serious racers?” (training for fun still works) (1:07:31) “Is it going to be boring?” (how people actually do it) (1:09:08) “What makes TrainerRoad different?” (1:15:14) “Can I talk to someone if I have questions?” (coaches + help)In this episode, Alex Wild and Coach Jonathan break down why your workouts can feel way too hard even when your fitness is improving, and the culprit usually isn’t motivation or toughness, it’s how the week is structured. They unpack an athlete calendar to show how intensity can quietly creep in on “easy” days, why that makes threshold feel brutal, and how better training cycles, real recovery space, and honest post-workout ratings get progress moving again. The final portion turns into a rapid-fire TrainerRoad FAQ, covering every question you could have prior to signing up.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | HOW CYCLISTS LOSE FITNESS (WITHOUT KNOWING IT) | Hannah Otto | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 562 | 🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(0:00:01) Intro(0:01:29) Offseason reset and avoiding burnout(0:04:02) The “year-long offseason” trap: trying to maintain fitness(0:07:39) Athlete calendar review: big training, no real breaks(0:10:00) Why recovery weeks fail (weekend overreaches)(0:14:30) Reframing rest: creating space for adaptation(0:32:25) Perimenopause training: strength, fueling, flexibility, more recovery(0:48:03) Easy endurance should feel easy (stop “suffering to suffer”)(0:51:57) Fueling focus: carbs and planning hard days (less room for error)(1:04:59) Gift guide begins (budget friendly picks and practical favorites)(1:18:10) Experience gifts, trips, and adventure ideasIn this episode, Coach Jonathan sits down with pro cyclist Hannah Otto to break down a common training trap: not respecting rest and recovery. They talk through the mindset side of recovery, why many athletes never fully bounce back when they keep stacking “productive” weeks without real space, and how weekend overreaches can quietly derail an entire training block. The conversation also covers choosing bucket list events that keep training fun and sustainable, plus practical considerations for perimenopause training including strength work, fueling, flexibility, and the need for more recovery.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN | — | ||||||
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