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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Coach Jonathan shares his training updates and strategies for achieving a sub-7-hour finish at the Leadville 100 MTB.
🚀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/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (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…
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