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The Successful Athletes Podcast makes you faster with athlete interviews that dig into the details of outstanding accomplishments. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Teresa Harrison used TrainerRoad to raise her FTP by 40w and win her age group at XTERRA World Championships. Find out how Teresa dealt with tough conditions on race day and how she balanced her training while recovering from a lower leg stress fracture in the latest episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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Jim Mueller thought he was stuck at a lifetime FTP PR of 250w at the age of 73, but then he started using Adaptive Training. Jim used Adaptive Training to break through that plateau and reach a 270w FTP and accomplish his goal of winning Cyclocross National Championships. Tune in to learn how Jim trains and competes in the latest episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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Matt Nussbaum used TrainerRoad’s triathlon training plans to raise his FTP by 90w, achieve 4.7W/kg and qualify for the 2022 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, HI. Listen in to learn how Matt managed nutrition, scheduling, strength training, injury prevention and more in Episode 66 of the Successful Athletes Podcast presented by TrainerRoad
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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Rodney Scrimsher has used TrainerRoad since 2016 to raise his FTP by over 96w and go from hoping he could finish Lotoja (200mi road race) to getting 2nd place in the Category ⅘ division. Tune in to hear how he accomplished this in addition to how he used TrainerRoad to go from 88th place to 3rd place in a truly unique and fun yearly TT series.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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Connor Willson used TrainerRoad to go from 4.5 to 5.2W/kg, raising his FTP by 44 watts and losing two kilograms. Tune in now to find out what did Connor do to break the 5W/kg barrier, how his background as a competitive ski racer gives him an advantage, and much more in the latest episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Joy Aboim used TrainerRoad to raise her FTP 17 watts and accomplish a massive personal goal of finishing a full-distance IRONMAN. After missing the time cut in two full-distance IRONMAN’s, Joy was struggling with self-doubt. Having come up short 2/2 times and being one of the only black athletes she had seen in triathlon, Joy couldn’t help but ask if she belonged in long-distance triathlon. After signing up for TrainerRoad and discovering the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast, Joy renewed her commitment to becoming an IRONMAN and achieved her goal. Listen in to learn how Joy overcame her self-doubt and became an IRONMAN.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Carson Bench used TrainerRoad to drop 26 minutes from his time at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta while raising his FTP 34 watts. Tune in to find out how Carson trained to improve his swim, bike and run performance, and for insight into how Carson has waged a battle with substance abuse, eating disorders and more while being an endurance athlete.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Nadia Hill used TrainerRoad to reach 3.8w/kg and raise her FTP 53 watts. While returning to MTB after an injury, Nadia realized she wasn’t enjoying mountain biking like she used to. In spite of her boyfriend’s suggestion to try an e-bike, Nadia went all in on structured training with TrainerRoad. She’s now enjoying the sport more than ever and has even begun achieving podium results in races. Tune in to learn what training Nadia has followed and how she has gotten faster.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Thorn Bickel used TrainerRoad to go from 2.4 to 3.4 w/kg and win the 50-59 Enduro National Championship. Thorn’s long background in BMX, motocross, jet ski racing and cycling brought him a lot of aerobic fitness, but when he set the goal for a National Championship, Thorn stepped it up. Tune in to learn how he adjusted his training, nutrition, equipment choices and more to win 4/4 stages and become a National Champion.
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Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Lauren Hackney used to struggle with 20km bike rides, but that all changed when she started using TrainerRoad. Lauren went from 2.8-3.77w/Kg while taking on the massive challenge of a full-distance triathlon, all during the onset of the pandemic. Tune in to learn what caused Lauren to take on such a big challenge during such a complicated time, and what greater purpose drove her to achieve.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Now Offering a Free Trial: https://bit.ly/3EDbCkU
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
When James Dunleap started structured training he was very motivated by the numbers and data of training. Over time what started out as a healthy source of motivation though, progressed into a harmful preoccupation. In this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast James shares how he built a healthier relationship to food, training, and weight loss, and how he balances training with life for improved mental health.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Now Offering a Free Trial: https://bit.ly/3EDbCkU
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Angela Chang balanced following a training plan, family and career to prepare for a 1,000km self-supported off-road race across British Columbia. Find out how Angela used TrainerRoad’s mid-volume training plans to prepare for such a huge challenge and what she did to cross the line after seven days of riding!
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
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Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Matt Dockins is a Florida-based mountain biker that trained for and won a national championship in the high altitude of Colorado. Listen in to find out how Matt used TrainerRoad and what sort of training he did to prepare for racing above 9,000’ (2,743m).
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Jessica Brooks is a mother, VP at a Fortune 400 company, and an athlete who used TrainerRoad to raise her FTP by 24 watts and win a 2021 Masters National Criterium Championship. Tune in to learn how she balances training with her busy life, how she trained to be competitive at a national level, and what she did to win her age group championship.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Please be advised: this episode contains discussions about mental health that may be difficult for some listeners.
If you are in need of help or support, please contact:
In the US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — tel: 18002738255
In the UK: Samaritans — 116 123
Before she was a professional cyclist, Amber Pierce was a high-level swimmer aspiring to be an Olympian. However, the physical, emotional, and mental stress of transitioning to college athletics, eventually led to a breaking point. Tune in as Amber shares the first part of her story about motivation, identity, and self-doubt in the world of sports, in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Please be advised: this episode contains discussions about mental health that may be difficult for listeners.
If you are in need of help or support, please contact:
In the US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — tel:18002738255 In the UK: Samaritans — 116 123
Before she was a professional cyclist, Amber Pierce was a high-level swimmer aspiring to be an Olympian. However, the physical, emotional, and mental stress of transitioning to college athletics, eventually led to a breaking point. Tune in as Amber shares the first part of her story about motivation, identity, and self-doubt in the world of sports, in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Three months before the Silver Rush 50, Kate McLaughlin sustained an injury that would keep her off of her mountain bike for three months. Eager to keep her Leadville goals on track, Kate looked for a new outlook and approach to training. Tune into this episode of the Successful Athletes podcast to hear how Kate pushed through setbacks, found a training regimen that worked for her, and made it to the finish of the Silver Rush 50.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Five years ago Sofía never thought she would be an Olympian, but years of hard work and dedication helped her achieve this massive and daunting goal. Tune in as Sofía shares her inspiring and unconventional path to becoming an Olympian, as we discuss her training, mental fortitude and execution for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
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Francesco Magisano, blind since the age of 16, is a triathlete, cyclist, and the New York City metro region director for Achilles International, a global organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Tune in to learn how Francesco used TrainerRoad to add 120w to his FTP and place second in the 2021 USA National Para-cycling Road and Time Trial Championships.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Jarret Oldham is an Elite Road Racer that competes in the PRT series for the First Internet Bank Team. Jarret uses TrainerRoad’s High Volume Training Plans as the foundation of his training and has used them to raise his FTP from 350w up to a massive 414w. Tune in to find out how Jarret has achieved this level of success, how he prepares himself for such high level racing and much more in Episode 50 of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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John Peter is a father of five, high school ESL teacher, track and soccer coach, and endurance athlete who has used TrainerRoad to manage training throughout battling and managing bipolar disorder. John has a long history of high-volume endurance training and racing that masked many signs of bipolar disorder throughout the years, but through his journey he has discovered ways to balance life, training and mental health that can all make us faster.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Every year, thousands of athletes aim to achieve the ultimate goal in full distance triathlon—qualify for the Ironman World Championships, in Kona, Hawaii. In this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast, Ray Brunker shares how he achieved this goal of qualifying for Kona and what he recommends to other athletes who want to do the same.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Logan McPherson, a busy sales professional, is going from the couch to criterium racing with the help of TrainerRoad and Jeff Linder of NorCal Cycling. Learn how Logan started training, mistakes to avoid, how he won in a photo finish, and more in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3gOeL6n
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3zIsowJ
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cUX4Rp
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3xIjzRP
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Dylan Schlagater was introduced to mountain bike racing through his middle school mountain bike team. Now 16 years old, Dylan races in the Varsity category of NICA’s Texas League and at the pro Cat 1 level in Austin, Texas. Learn how Dylan’s used fun and structure to reach a 5.6 watts per kilogram and reach his racing goals in this episode of the Successful Athlete’s Podcast.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3yzDfIN
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3wtPJzF
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3wo6SuC
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3fFyswD
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Melissa Paurowski, a busy wife, mom, and teacher, was searching for a new challenge after her goal event was canceled. She decided to enter a grueling, ultra-distance triathlon, with a 4.8-mile swim, 224-mile bike, and 52.4-mile run. Tune into this episode to learn how Melissa used mid-volume training to prepare for a 32-hour endurance event.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/2Rl2s8T
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3yeKyFq
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3yetQWM
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3hz0jkC
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Alex Sandilands had a rapid rise to 4.8w/kg after transitioning from years of running, but that all fell apart after an MRI from an overuse injury exposed disturbing effects of starvation. Tune into this episode to learn what Alex has done to get his health on track and reach unprecedented heights in terms of power to weight and health.
The IOC’s consensus statement on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/11/687
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/31Ke5Ic
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3rMhMYB
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3rOCwyD
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mlQ57B
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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After several wins and podiums in the Team Time Trial and Individual Time Trial National Championships Thrude Natholmen had her eyes set on the next big gial. When she didn’t reach this goal she found herself struggling to hold onto positive motivation. Find out how Thrude used these setbacks to find new motivation and get back on track with her goals in this episode of the Successful Athlete’s Podcast.
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/31Ke5Ic
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3rMhMYB
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3rOCwyD
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mlQ57B
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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Georgina von Marburg thrives on competition. From a youth spent on the tennis court, to criterium and track racing in university, to XC and now elite enduro racing, she’s always moving forwards towards her next goal. Her experience surmounting injuries, finding a positive mental outlook on two wheels, and perfecting her training with TrainerRoad offers a perfect example for any athlete striving to get faster. Learn more in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast!
Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3qwI4xm
Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/30stlJd
Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3byGdnf
Get Started: https://bit.ly/3ryvhfa
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Georgina’s background in sport and cycling
10:10 How Georgina managed to get competitive so quickly
13:12 How a background in tennis affected her cycling
14:32 Descending skills
17:06 The advantages of moving from XC to Enduro
20:45 Getting Injured and recovery mistakes
31:30 Starting with TrainerRoad
34:45 Adjusting to a year without racing
35:20 Process goals and shifting focus
36:35 What TrainerRoad plans she follows
38:30 The most challenging parts of structured training
41:05 Lessons learned from Outside Workouts
43:45 Getting enough sleep and fueling herself
49:13 Why she loves Sweet Spot training
51:08 Goals for 2021
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Derek Teel has had an incredible journey, from a young professional downhill racer, to personal fitness trainer, to busy family man and business owner. These days he trains cyclists in strength and mobility as the face behind @dialedhealth and continues to push his own limits on the bike, using TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 82 watts and nearly reach 5 W/kg. We discuss his experiences and find out how strength training can benefit every cyclist.
• Derek's Strength Training (Dialed Health): https://www.dialedhealth.com
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
• Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
• Learn about Adaptive Training: https://bit.ly/3qwI4xm
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/30stlJd
• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3byGdnf
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/3ryvhfa
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life-changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
1:48 Derek reflects on his transformation to roadie
4:30 Derek’s background in Downhill
7:34 Getting into personal training
11:57 Why do cyclists need strength training?
17:54 What was his starting FTP and road riding background?
19:40 Balancing Structured Training with his busy life
26:50 How fueling his workouts facilitates improvement
30:15 The power of consistency
32:10 Getting enough sleep with young children and a busy work schedule
37:40 Goals, racing, motivation, and accountability
42:40 The long-term benefits of daily stretching and mobility
45:50 What downhill skills are helpful on the road?
48:35 Leaving racing and finding a new love for the bike
51:00 How to learn more about DialedHealth
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From a career as a pro mountain biker in the 90s to running two small businesses on his own, Art O'Connor knows what it takes to be at the pointy end of a race and how challenging it is to do that when you have a limiting schedule. Find out how Art used TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 43w and achieve 4.0w/kg for an ultra-endurance fat bike race in extreme, sub-zero conditions in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
• Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2LtGP3k
• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3jxlqTI
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/39W26MC
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Art's athletic background as a pro and amateur cyclist, as well as a collegiate track & field athlete
• Art's background in strength training and why he is a strength coach to the stars today
• Why cyclists need strength training
• How strength training for cyclists should be different than that of non-cyclists
• How Art raised his FTP by 43w using TrainerRoad
• Why Art chose low-volume training plans
• How Art adjusted the TrainerRoad plans throughout his training
• Why Art decided to prioritize VO2max training
• How Art balances his training with two very demanding jobs
• What Art did to adjust his training when sciatic nerve pain was affecting him
• Art's deep dive into winter ultra-endurance fat biking
• What Art learned when he DNFd Fat Pursuit
• How Art approached his second attempt at Fat Pursuit
• Art's equipment selection for ultra-endurance winter fat biking
• How Art paced his effort during Fat Pursuit
• What nutrition plan Art followed for such a long and challenging race
• What lead Art to earning a second place finish at Fat Pursuit 2020
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Casper Green raised his FTP 70 watts with TrainerRoad while training for local group rides in Houston, Texas, all while being a busy father and working a demanding job in home automation. Tune in to find out the small changes he made to lose 35 pounds and how he used consistent, low-volume training to reach 4.0 W/kg in episode 38 of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
• Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2LtGP3k
• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3jxlqTI
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/39W26MC
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• How Casper raised his FTP from 214w to 284w
• What made Casper start using structured training
• What plans Casper followed to have such a big FTP improvement
• What Casper struggled with in the training process and how he overcame it
• Why and when Casper chooses evening training over morning training
• What habits helped Casper be a successful athlete
• What nutritional changes did Casper make to lose 35lbs
• How cycling has change for Casper now that he is faster
• Casper’s goals moving forward
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Stephen Morina is a cellar worker at a winery in Napa Valley, California. It’s a beautiful place to ride, but a demanding and physically challenging job, and Stephen is on his feet for up to 12 hours a day. Using low-volume training with TrainerRoad and smart approaches to motivation, nutrition, and rest, Stephen added 106w to his FTP in less than a year. Find out how he’s achieved such impressive results amidst his busy and exhausting schedule.
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
• Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Mg8up6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/36uAtrM
• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3amSae6
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/2NMBzsm
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• The challenge and schedule of Stephen’s job
• Why Structured Training works so well for his lifestyle
• Stephen’s tips for staying motivated
• Stephen’s FTP gains
• Nutrition and why his fastest weight isn’t his lightest weight
• Balancing rest and the desire to ride
• How small steps can add up to big things
• Stephen’s favorite Napa Valley rides
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Michael Brophy is a Physical Therapist, partner and father who uses TrainerRoad to get faster, but also to keep in touch with friends. Using Group workouts with his friends, he’s managed to maintain over 5w/kg with diligent early morning workouts. Find out what he does to enable the sort of consistency he needs to achieve such a high level of performance.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
- Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ndvWjT
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3py8Yob
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3aRSOlB
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/34OL1RD
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- When Michael trains amidst his life responsibilities
• How much of an FTP increase Michael has achieved with TrainerRoad
• Michael’s tips for early morning workouts
• How Michael makes sure he can be consistent with his training
• Why Michael follows a low-volume training plan
• How Michael uses Group Workouts to make his training more consistent
• What is Michael’s “why” for training
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Jessica Kuepfer is an accomplished multisport athlete that has used TrainerRoad to get faster for everything from criteriums to IRONMAN and Adventure Racing. Find out how Jessica trains for each of these disciplines, how she balances the training with her demanding career as a Communications Director for a national corporation, and what she does to improve in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
- Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ndvWjT
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3py8Yob
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3aRSOlB
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/34OL1RD
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Jessica’s work and training schedule
• How Jessica got started with endurance sports
• How she balances bike, run and swim training
• What Jessica has learned from each discipline of endurance sports
• How adventure racing makes Jessica a better triathlete
• How Jessica used TrainerRoad to raise her FTP by over 60 watts
• What Jessica isn’t good at in the training process and how she is improving
• What nutrition principles does Jessica follow
• How Jessica improves her recovery
• What Jessica has learned about making the sport more inclusive
• What are Jessica’s proudest accomplishments
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
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• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Octavio Flores Quintero used TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 70 watts and prepare for Vallartazo – an absolute dream ride from the high mountains of Western Mexico to the coastal paradise of Puerto Vallarta. Learn how Octavio trained for this event, including how he raised his FTP and improved at VO2 Max intervals, plus how he prepared for and executed a multi-day event and much more in Episode 34 of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
• Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ndvWjT
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3py8Yob
• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3aRSOlB
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/34OL1RD
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Octavio’s background
• Mexican cycling culture and the MTB and road cycling scene in Guadalajara
• What it takes to ride Vallartazo
• What training plan Octavio followed for a multi-day bikepacking event
• How Octavio raised his FTP from 135-203
• How Octavio got better at VO2 Max intervals
• Tips and insight into Vallartazo and other multi-day MTB events
• How Octavio plans to pivot to triathlon
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Egert Purre earned an Estonian Age Group National Time Trial Championship and raised his FTP 90 watts while using TrainerRoad. Coming from a running and triathlon background, Egert proved stereotypes wrong by winning on a highly technical course and managing very complex pacing requirements. In this episode we dig into all the details of Egert’s training, equipment, nutrition and race day execution to find out what it takes to become a national champion.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
- Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ndvWjT
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3py8Yob
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3aRSOlB
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/34OL1RD
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Egert’s background in running and triathlon
• How Egert balances work, training and family
• How Egert raised his FTP using TrainerRoad
• Egert’s nutrition strategies he used to get faster
• What were the differences between Egert’s triathlon and TT positions
• All of Egert’s equipment choices
• How much time Egert spent adapting to the TT position
• What Egert did to become a better bike handler
• How Egert paced a time trial with a lot of turns
• How Egert dealt with stereotypes of being a triathlete in road cycling
• How Egert’s TT training made him a better or worse triathlete
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Hormonal imbalances affect every athlete and often go unnoticed, but Austin Killips has an especially insightful perspective. Austin is a transgender woman who is focused on cyclocross and has had to learn to adjust her training through the process of transition. Tune in to learn what signs Austin has learned to recognize as hormonal imbalance, how she has learned to adjust as a result, and how she has used TrainerRoad to get faster.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
- Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ndvWjT
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/36S48fm
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3gngkHZ
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3gkyo5v
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• How Austin got into cyclocross
• How Austin hopes to earn her UCI pro license
• Managing work/life/training balance as a full-time bike mechanic
• How Austin used TrainerRoad to gain over 50w in FTP
• What sort of changes Austin has had to make to her training
• The effects of the transition process on training
• How to recognize hormonal imbalances
• How low testosterone affects training
• How Austin dealt with low testosterone and high estrogen
• What Austin has learned in 2020 to make her a more balanced and healthy athlete
Cameron Seamons raised his FTP by 80 watts with TrainerRoad while training for the Triple Bypass Century and ultra-distance running events, all while being a busy medical school student. Tune in to find out how he manages a 50-hour work week and uses low-volume training for long-distance cycling and running in episode 31 of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3mFVaH4
• Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ndvWjT
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/36S48fm
• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3gngkHZ
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/3gkyo5v
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• How Cameron fits in his training as a third-year med student
• How Cameron maintains a healthy relationship with training
• How Cameron manages failed workouts
• Cameron’s tips for fueling early morning workouts
• How Cameron trained to raise his FTP 80 watts
• What challenges Cameron faced during the Triple Bypass Century
• How Cameron uses TrainerRoad to help with ultra-distance running
Laura Alagna never thought she’d be standing on top of podiums and earning her Cat 2 upgrade, but with structured training on TrainerRoad and a lot of hard work, she made it happen. Listen in as Laura shares what she has done to make her successful in cyclocross, how she had to pivot and change focus when she changed categories, and how she used TrainerRoad to make it all happen.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
- Be a guest on the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ndvWjT
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/36S48fm
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3gngkHZ
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3gkyo5v
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• How Laura fits in her training with her job
• How Laura adjusts her training for long weekend rides with RCC Chicago and skills sessions
• Why Laura chose to race Cyclocross
• Laura’s tips to be a good heckler at a CX race
• What challenges Laura overcame in training for cyclocross
• How Laura get better at riding sand and mud
• How Laura is improving her cornering on her cyclocross bike
• How Laura trained to raise her FTP by nearly 50 watts
• How racing changed when Laura advanced through race categories
Triathlete Jamie Berry overtrained and under-fueled, and suffered serious consequences as a result. With medical attention, proper recovery, and better fueling, he eventually came back stronger than before. Find out how Jamie overcame RED-S and used TrainerRoad to break through a longstanding fitness plateau in episode 29 of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: www.TrainerRoad.com/forum
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/36S48fm
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3gngkHZ
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3gkyo5v
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Jamie went sub 4hr30min for his first Half Distance Triathlon
• Jamie’s athletic background
• How Jamie fit in training with a busy school schedule
• The early signs of RED-S and how Jamie recognized them
• What Jamie did to return to health
• The nutrition changes Jamie made to get faster and healthier at the same time
• How Jamie used TrainerRoad to come back to an all-time FTP and W/KG high, as well as a 40k TT PR
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Doug Moore raised his FTP by 41 watts with TrainerRoad while training for a multi-day 415 mile ride across the state of Utah, all while being a busy father of 5 with a demanding career and a farm to take care of. Find out how he balanced his training and made low volume training work for ultra endurance in episode 28 of the Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: www.TrainerRoad.com/Forum
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2KupsP0
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/39emYim
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2J6a1fF
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Doug trains with a busy schedule
- How Doug raised his FTP 41w using TrainerRoad
- Why Doug picked a low-volume training plan to prepare for ultra-endurance racing
- What changes Doug had to make to his training after getting injured
- What Doug learned riding across the state of Utah
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Sloane Tilley used TrainerRoad to recover from being hit by a car and raised her FTP by 34 watts. Tune in to learn how Sloane returned to training after multiple surgeries and a head injury, how she manages fear from her accident, and how she trained to come back even stronger.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: www.TrainerRoad.com/Forum
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/336wIr0
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/2Krtl7w
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/390sAMX
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Getting started in Triathlon at University of North Carolina
- How Sloane trained while working on her PhD
- Sloane’s horrific accident
- How Sloane battled disordered eating during recovery
• What Sloane did to stay motivated during a multi-year recovery
• How Sloane used TrainerRoad to come back even stronger! - How Sloane keeps her training on track with a busy schedule
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Joe Byrne used TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 70% and log an incredible sub-10 IRONMAN time in terrible conditions, then he changed gears to try something new. Joe is now working his way up the road race classification system in Ireland and proving you don’t need a huge FTP to be successful.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: www.TrainerRoad.com/Forum
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2HVFvV2
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/2HLLeMV
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2TIdlPS
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Joe broke 10 hours at a full-distance IRONMAN
- Making equipment changes for windy conditions
• What depth wheels to use in the wind
• How training differs for different triathlon events
• Why Joe changed to road cycling
• What Joe learned during his first road race
• How to race without a big FTP
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
“I’m too old to improve” was Lydia’s Gould’s thought before signing up for TrainerRoad in March 2020. Since then she has raised her FTP by 30 watts, turned VO2 work from a weakness to a strength, won races, and found motivation to get faster and reach bigger goals. Tune in to Episode 25 for insight into how she has had success at short and intense races like CX and ultra-endurance events, how she has successfully managed a lifelong battle with an eating disorder and how she approaches her training.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2HVFvV2
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/2HLLeMV
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2TIdlPS
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Lydia’s athletic background as a runner
- How Lydia’s childhood struggles made her a strong endurance athlete
- What made Lydia switch from running to cycling
• How Lydia became a better cyclist
• How Lydia recognized and managed her eating disorder - What improvements Lydia saw when she started using TrainerRoad
- How Lydia rode a 200 mile ultra-endurance event
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Sika Henry is determined to succeed and is changing the face of IRONMAN triathlon. From her roots in collegiate track & field to her rapid improvement in triathlon, Sika has created a strong process of improvement that will see her become the first African-American woman to hold a pro card in IRONMAN triathlon. Tune in to find out how this Age-Group winner improves and pushes through adversity, including a near-career ending crash and competing unexpectedly at the 2019 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, HI.
- Sika Henry on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/sika_henry?hl=en-GB
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Sika Henry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sikahenry/?hl=en
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Continue the discussion with Sika on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3mFVaH4
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2HVFvV2
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/2HLLeMV
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2TIdlPS
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Sika’s background in collegiate track and field
- How Sika got started in running
- Why triathlon made Sika a faster runner
- Managing fear around racing triathlon
- How triathlon training differs from only run training
- How Sika started cycling with no prior experience
- Why Sika’s mindset helps her improve so quickly
- Sika’s tips to make improvements in the swim
- How to make triathlon more inclusive
- What it takes to get a pro card in triathlon
- Dealing with a race-ending crash
- Facing the challenge of racing after a big crash
- Sika’s first experience at IRONMAN World Champs in Kona, HI
- Sika’s goals for her coming races
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Justin Brayton is one of the best Supercross racers in the world and he uses cycling and structured training with TrainerRoad to achieve success. Learn how he uses principles of periodization, training intensity, stress balance and more to be one of the world's most elite athletes.
- Justin Brayton on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/9534866
• Justin Brayton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinbrayton
- Continue the discussion with Justin on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/31CaTPi
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3mcIBT6
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/2TiEOHA
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2Ticm8V
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- What a typical season of Supercross is like
- How Justin periodizes his training around his races
- Staying safe and healthy while traveling for the Supercross season
- Why Supercross is so physically demanding
- How cycling training compliments Supercross racing
- Why Justin chooses to train with structured training
- How Justin uses TrainerRoad to help his Supercross
- Justin’s total training volume in a week
- How Justin fuels his training
- Why racing supercross helps Justin’s bike handling
- Justin’s plans for after Supercross
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Hear from Jon Tarrant about how he used TrainerRoad to train for his first triathlon after coming back from running injuries, how he manages his time to train for all three sports, why setting clear goals for yourself will help you improve and more in Episode 22 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
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John Tarrant on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/9534866
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Continue the discussion with John on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/70-watt-ftp-increase-with-triathlete-john-tarrant-successful-athletes-podcast-22/44808
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2H1AhpW
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/2Fkv5Ny
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3nJgBYT
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Welcome to The Successful Athletes Podcast
1:10 Why John started out as a runner
6:27 Dealing with injuries while training and racing
12:16 Managing expectations when life keeps you from training
14:05 How John found TrainerRoad to get back to training
19:15 Managing your time to train for triathlon
20:52 John’s strategy to avoid injury while training for triathlon
23:02 The TrainerRoad Plans John followed to train for an IRONMAN 70.3
25:05 Fueling for early morning swim training
26:55 How John made big improvement in his swimming
30:38 What John gained from training with TrainerRoad
35:04 How John improved his running
37:48 Setting goals for your first triathlon
39:37 John’s nutrition strategy for race day
47:20 John’s tips for people training to get faster
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Hear how Will Stinger trained with TrainerRoad to go from dead last to a podium spot at Lotoja, including how Will recovered from a major crash the year before, how Will fuels early morning workouts and more in Episode 21 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Will Stinger on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5664316
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Will’s TrainerRoad Career: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/wbstinger
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Continue the discussion with Will on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/30YcBds
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2H1AhpW
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/2Fkv5Ny
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3nJgBYT
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Fueling early morning workouts
- What is the Lotoja Bike Race
- How Will starting bike racing
- The motivation to take on the Lotoja Bike Race
- How Will overcame the challenges of a 200 mile bike race
- Why Will started training with TrainerRoad
- How Will adjusted his training to fit his schedule
- Training while recovering from a big crash
- What Will changed to improve his second time racing Lotoja
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
How Jack Turnbull used TrainerRoad to go from 3.6-4.8w/kg all the while balancing life and training, breaking through fitness plateaus and injury, and much more in Episode 20 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Jack Turnbull on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/39065342
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Jack’s TrainerRoad Career: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/jottersjotters
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Continue the discussion with Jack on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3le5d5q
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/36vF6Tf
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cZUdG0
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2HWk325
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- What do soccer (football) and cycling have in common
- How to get started with cycling
- How to find motivation for cycling
- How to measure improvement in cycling
- Why Jack started following a structured training plan
- What training plans Jack followed to reach his goal
- How Jack increased his FTP by 35 watts in 30 days
- How Jack broke through his fitness plateau
- How Jack lost weight from 85kg - 75kg
- What it took to get to 4.8w/kg
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Hear from Rob Belsom on how he made big fitness gains through consistent structured training on TrainerRoad, how he fits in his training around family and a busy work schedule, how he tackles massive bike packing events with low volume training and more in Episode 019 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Rob Belsom on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1825338
- Rob Belsom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbo1234biking/
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Rob’s TrainerRoad Career: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/robbelsom
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Continue the discussion with Rob on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/2Gasvd6
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2G72YBz
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3cBj1DV
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/30cS0BM
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Balancing training with family and a busy work schedule
- Why structured training works for Rob
- Tracking your workout nutrition to keep your fitness progressing
- Why taking notes on your rides will help your motivation
- Working on skills to be a faster cyclist
- Rob’s tips for people new to cycling and structured training
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Jon Kaslow joins the podcast to discuss how you can tackle your goal events with low volume training, why fueling your workouts and proper nutrition is important for performance, plus Jon’s tips for athletes new to TrainerRoad and more in Episode 18 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Jon Kaslow on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/23207350
- Jon Kaslow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kashmoneyhomey/
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Jon’s TrainerRoad Career: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/jkaslow
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Continue the discussion with Jon on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/2ZLmGd9
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3cc0VrS
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/362hLsn
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/33HINCj
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why structured training appealed to Jon
- How to make training a priority
- Why proper fuel will help you train and get faster
- Using a B-Race as prep for your A-Race
- Managing obstacles in your training
- Setting new goals to keep yourself motivated
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Hear how Jozsef added 50 Watts to his FTP through consistency and dedication to his training to make big gains in his power to weight ratio, including why he started training with structure, how to find motivating goals, how he balances his training with a variable work schedule and more in Episode 17 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Jozsef Evans on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/31469240
- Jozsef Evans on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evansjozsef/
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Jozsef’s TrainerRoad Career: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/jevans04
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Continue the discussion with Jozsef on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/33Ae1eP
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/35t2eBp
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3bTSMIn
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/32jrbxd
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The motivation to start cycling
- Difficulties getting first started as a cyclist
- Why structured training is efficient training
- Using Plan Builder to make planning your training easy
- Easy diet changes to improve performance
- Finding new goals to stay motivated to train
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Sparky Sears is a professional mountain biker with an unconventional path. With roots in classical ballet and her intro to the sport of cycling being enduro, Sparky continues to forge her own path with balancing a full-time career and training with TrainerRoad as a professional mountain bike racer.
- Sparky Sears on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imoir/
- Noah Sears on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahsears/?hl=en
- Sparky Sears on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/719703
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Sparky’s TrainerRoad Career: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/sparkymoir
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Continue the discussion with Sparky on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3bCq6Uh
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Starting out by racing by racing enduro MTB
- Being coached by your significant other in a new sport
- Making improvements in equipment and training to be more successful
- Following a mid-volume TrainerRoad training plan for professional mountain biking
- Improving your MTB skills vs fitness
- Easy tips to improve your training
- Why ballerinas make fast mountain bikers
- Training and striving for something as a woman with a career
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3gpv7QC
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3gjC8T3
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3j6hZBS
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Hear how Brad Kundracik made a massive increase on his watts per kilo by going from a 265 watt FTP at 265 pounds, to a 365 watt FTP at 230 lbs, including how he used structure from TrainerRoad to get faster, how Brad balances his training around work and family and more in Episode 15 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Brad Kundracik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/locotex/?hl=en
- Brad Kundracik on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/31915221
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Cycling to lose weight
- How to get started with structured training
- Balancing training, family, and work
- How carbs can make you faster
- Dealing with obstacles for consistent training
- How to find the motivation to train
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3gpv7QC
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3gjC8T3
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3j6hZBS
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Going from a track racer to an ultra-endurance fat biker, hear how Amanda Harvey races 135 mile races through the snow, ice and freezing cold temperatures, including her nutrition, fat bike setup, the mindset needed to be able to take on big, scary goals and more in Episode 14 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Amanda Harvey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandi042/
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Amanda Harvey on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14915397
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Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/2CTuGAt
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The Radivist – Arrowhead 135: What She Carried: https://theradavist.com/2020/03/arrowhead-135-what-she-carried/
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Amanda’s Arrowhead 135 Ride File: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/mandi042/rides/71877066-arrowhead-135
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Taking on big, scary goals
- Following low volume plans for endurance events
- Ultra-endurance event nutrition
- Equipment testing for ultra endurance and cold events
- Managing pre-race anxiety
- How to maintain focus when your race doesn’t go according to plan
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3gpv7QC
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3gjC8T3
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3j6hZBS
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
From being a nationally ranked downhill mountain biker to qualifying for IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs, learn how Thorsten Gross has become a successful athlete across a wide range of disciplines in Episode 13 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Thorsten’s TrainerRoad Career: https://bit.ly/3azE74l
- Thorsten Gross on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/12626894
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Thorsten Gross on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rideracetravel/
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Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3g6veka
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• How Thorsten started in cycling, MTB, and triathlon
• Why racing cross-country will help you be a faster downhiller
• Thorsten’s advice for new downhill racers
• Why Thorsten made the change to road cycling
• Thorsten’s first experience racing triathlon
• How Thorsten practiced to be a faster swimmer
• Thorsten’s schedule to fit in all his training around work and life
• Why DH can make you a faster triathlete
• Thorsten’s advice for people new to cycling, mountain biking, and triathlon
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/30lZwdX
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/30mH5pp
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2XqZUWS
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Learn from Pro Mountain Biker Sonya Looney on how she balances training, racing and everything that comes with being a pro athlete with being a successful business woman, mother and more in Episode 12 of The Successful Athletes Podcast. Watch LIVE this Monday August 10, at 12 pm pst!
- Sonya’s website: https://www.sonyalooney.com/
- Sonya’s TrainerRoad Career: https://bit.ly/2F0bIc5
- Sonya Looney on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/sonyalooney
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Sonya Looney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyalooney1/?hl=en
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Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3ioSATH
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Sonya manages to find balance in all parts of her life
- Why focusing your energy on what you can control is important
- How to set expectations for your abilities while pregnant
- Sonya's tips to plan your day and ensure you make time for yourself
- Sonya's modifications to be able to train while pregnant
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/30lZwdX
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/30mH5pp
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2XqZUWS
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Jesse Fortson joins the podcast to discuss his weight loss journey of losing 145 pounds, going from 345 to 200 pounds, including Jesse’s insights to eating healthier and cutting calories, why a high carb diet works for him, how Jesse stays motivated to train and more in Episode 11 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Jesse Fortson on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/27388?oq=jesse
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Jesse Fortson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessefortson/
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TrainerRoad Blog – How to Lose Weight Through Cycling: https://bit.ly/2XolfzZ
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Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3i1AfM1
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Jesse’s background in sports and cycling
- What made Jesse reach his breaking point and start losing weight
- Jesse’s method to improve his diet and cut calories
- Why Jesse started eating more carbs to fuel his training
- What Jesse gained by training with TrainerRoad
- How Jesse stayed motivated throughout his weight loss journey
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/30lZwdX
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/30mH5pp
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/2XqZUWS
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Learn how Carly used TrainerRoad and cycling to help her deal with the hardships and adversity of being a care-giver for her husband who had terminal cancer, how she dealt with mental challenges, why taking time for yourself is important and more in Episode 10 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Carly Williamson on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/12977750
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Carly Williamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czcycles/
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Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/2CIifrj
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Carly first started cycling
- The role of cycling for Carly and her goals as a cyclist
- How Carly managed to find time for herself while working full-time and being a caregiver
- Carly’s tips to deal with the mental challenges in life and training
- How Carly adapted her training once she started racing
- Carly’s advice for people that are going through hardships
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2X0KEj2
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3f4XnaD
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/2CIBuB6
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/301Itxy
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Teammates Alex Mallet and Brandon Watson explain how they have successfully completed multiple mountain bike stage races together including The Cape Epic and The Swiss Epic, among others. Learn how they balance the workload on and off the bike, how they deal with the psychological challenges of a mountain bike stage race, their pacing strategies and more in Episode 009 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Alex Mallet on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/809306
- Alex Mallet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_mallet/
- Brandon Watson on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/490942
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Brandon Watson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blwatson79/
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Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3hgJOqa
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- What we can do to make cycling and mountain biking more inclusive
- Beginner tips for your first mountain bike stage race
- How Alex and Brandon pace their races
- How one day races can help your stage racing strategy
- Alex and Brandon’s tips to manage the psychological challenges of a mountain bike stage race
- How Alex and Brandon balance the off-the-bike workload
- Why Cape Epic is most likely different than your expectations
- Alex and Brandon’s predictions for who will win the TrainerRoad Cape Epic Challenge
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2BehrcK
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3hnBYLh
- Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/30njsvG
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/3hkEAK8
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
David Curtis discusses how diet, structured interval training with TrainerRoad, and lifestyle changes got him from total beginner to going 8:23:13 at the Leadville 100 using TrainerRoad. Learn more in Episode 008 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- Check out David’s training career in TrainerRoad: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/dcurtis
- David’s Leadville 100 Ride: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/dcurtis/rides/60544023-lt100-2019
- Find David on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/34958952
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/30agbjg
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- David’s motivation to start training for The Leadville 100
- Why David started using TrainerRoad
- How David overcame his obstacles in training
- David’s strategy to adapt his diet to handle racing the Leadville 100
- How David set his goal time for Leadville after only 9 months of training
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2AV9JnL
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/329YROd
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/38Sq0X6
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
We can all learn a lot from the challenges Zach Josie has faced as an athlete with dwarfism in the sport of triathlon. From technique adjustment, strategically balancing strengths and weaknesses and bike setup changes, Zach shares what changes and adjustments he has made in the training process so we can become faster.
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Zach's athletic background
- How Zach got started in Triathlon
- How Zach focused on his torso rather than his limbs to become a faster swimmer
- The bike setup changes Zach had to make as an athlete with dwarfism
- How Zach adjusts his running technique for his reduced leg length
- What Zach learned racing IRONMAN St. George
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/38cBpAJ
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2Vqmg9O
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/38dkGNM
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
JJ Zhou explains how he successfully completed an Everesting attempt on the road to Mt Everest Base Camp along with multiple other Everesting rides, including how he used TrainerRoad to train for his Everests, how he adapted his pacing and nutrition for the high elevation at Base Camp Hey and more in Episode 006 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
- JJ’s Everesting on Mt Everest Ride File: https://bit.ly/3igoAtE
- Find JJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhuangchenjjzhou/
- Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/2YI52GR
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- JJ’s typical training schedule
- How JJ found his route to Everest on Mt Everest
- JJ’s pacing plan to Everest at high elevation
- How JJ adapted his nutrition to everest at high elevation
- How to prepare for bad weather on your rides
- Setting up an Everest support team for any attempt
- JJ’s tips to make your next Everst attempt successful
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
- Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/38cBpAJ
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
- Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2Vqmg9O
- Get Started: https://bit.ly/38dkGNM
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
- Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
- Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
- Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
Meaghan Hackinen discusses how she used TrainerRoad to help her train and prepare to become the 24 Hour Time Trial World Champion, in Episode 005 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Meaghan started cycling and racing ultra-endurance
- Meaghan’s experience with her first race, The Trans Am Bike Race
- Meaghan’s tips to pack your bike for ultra-endurance cycling events
- Meaghan’s motivation to race the 24-Hour TT World Championships
- Takeaways from Meaghan’s first 24-Hour TT World Championships
- How Meaghan changed her training and preparation for her second 24-Hour TT World Championships
- How to setup a support crew for ultra-endurance cycling events
- How Meaghan paced her 24-Hour Time Trial
- Meaghan’s top tips for anyone planning a long ride
- How Meaghan uses TrainerRoad to train for her events
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
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Cam Summerson explains how TrainerRoad helped him get fit enough to donate a kidney to his son.
Join the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/37xaSha
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The motivation for Cam to get started training
- Why Cam started looking into other treatment options like a kidney transplant
- What is the process like to be eligible to be a donor?
- What is like to be motivated to train to save your son's life?
- The challenges Cam overcame during training
- How Cam knew he was ready for transplant
- Cam's recovery and return to cycling after transplant
- How Cam's motivation has changed around cycling after this process
- Cam's biggest takeaway from completing his goal
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started
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How Norman Banick went 9:11:09 and top 100 at IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, HI.
Norman's Kona bike leg file: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/nb227/rides/66860844-fahrt-am-morgen
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How to train for IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, HI
- How wave starts affected age groupers at Kona
- How to build a pacing plan for the Queen K Highway (Kona bike course)
- How to deal with Kona crosswinds
- Pro tips for heat management at IM World Championships in Kona
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
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How Sergio Sandoval raised his FTP by 28% to get the big buckle and go sub-9 hours at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB.
Sergio's Leadville ride file: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/sergio/rides/60535640-leadville-100-mtb-2019-is-done-
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How to train for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race
- How to raise your FTP by 28%
- How to use fasted training in your training plan
- Racer support strategies for Leadville
- How to build a pacing strategy for Leadville and long races
- What Sergio learned training for and racing Leadville
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started
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A look into the preparation and execution of the Everesting World Record by Stans Pivot's and Monster Hydro's Keegan Swenson.
Keegan's ride file: www.trainerroad.com/app/career/keeg…am-100-shelled-
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
- How to select the best route for an Everesting attempt
- How to build a pacing plan for Everesting
- How should you train for a successful Everesting attempt
- The best gearing and equipment choices for Everesting
- Logistics and support strategies for Everesting
- How to build a nutrition plan for Everesting
- What Keegan learned while setting the Everesting World Record
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast
ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals
• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started
FOLLOW TRAINERROAD
• Facebook: bit.ly/3dussVQ
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/trainerroad/
• Twitter: twitter.com/TrainerRoad
• Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad