A quick echo pops up early on, but we fixed it immediately...keep moving forward!In this episode of the EVOQ Bike Podcast, host Brendan Housler interviews pro cyclist Jimmy Schurman about his impressive victory at the Green Mountain Stage Race and delves into his self-coached training regimen. Jimmy shares insights on his training philosophy, specific workout routines, and how he prepares for key races. He also discusses his recovery strategies and the importance of listening to one's body. The conversation covers various aspects of training, from VO2 max workouts to threshold sessions, and touches on Jimmy's goals for the upcoming season.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement

01:05 Podcast Sponsorship

01:29 Jimmy Schurman's Racing Achievements

02:01 Training Philosophy and Self-Coaching

04:47 Typical Training Week

12:25 Adjusting Training Based on Feelings

17:29 The Impact of Injury and Freshness on Performance

18:07 High-Intensity Interval Training Strategies

18:43 Approaching Big Races with Freshness

20:21 Specific Preparations for App Gap

23:28 Simulating Race Conditions and Volume

24:45 Effective Interval Sessions for Race Readiness

26:54 Balancing Recovery and Training

30:17 The Importance of Power Testing

34:17 Goals and Reflections for Upcoming Seasons

35:18 Closing Remarks and Encouragement👋🏽

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