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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Episode 177: Why It's Good to Start Training Without Specific Goals

Jan 3, 2024
13:27

Discover the liberating truth that you can boost your cycling fitness without being shackled by specific goals. For all you goal enthusiasts, fear not. Your goals are worthy of your dedication. But if you don't have big goals right now, embrace the perspective that progress isn't solely powered by ticking off checkboxes. You can and should get started on your training journey - whether for the first time or for your next season - even if you don't have a whole plan worked out.

Key topics in this episode:

  • Specific goals vs. generalized goals
  • Do less stupid stuff
  • How 'training to train' gives endurance athletes the tools to get event-specific later.
  • Today's cyclists: either training for specific event type or training to be able to jump into wide range of events and adventures.

Links:
Deep Work by Cal Newport

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Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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