In this conversation, professional cyclist Alex Kirsch shares insights into his career, training regimen, and experiences in Grand Tours. He discusses the importance of planning and trusting the training process, the incorporation of new techniques like heat training, and the significance of motor-pacing and strength training in enhancing performance. Kirsch emphasizes the role of experience in understanding one's body and adjusting training accordingly, providing a comprehensive look at the life of a professional cyclist.
Thanks, Alex! Find him on IG here:
https://www.instagram.com/kirschalex92/
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome!
00:53 Who is Alex Kirsch & Grand Tours
02:54 Tour de France & Netflix's Unchained
05:11 Training: Season Break, Feeling Race Ready, Fine Tuning
11:51 Experience, Training Notes, New Studies
20:16 Heat Training & "Bro Science"
28:20 Strength Training
35:04 Career Goals, Long Races, Nutrition
41:54 Grand Tour Effect & Torque Training
47:41 Nutrition & Supplements
52:33 Favorite Workout
59:15 Training Reflections
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