

Racing Smart & Overcoming Mental Blocks | Pro Tips with Hannah Otto | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 513
9 snips Feb 20, 2025
Professional cyclist Hannah Otto shares her thrilling experience from the Mediterranean Epic race, discussing race strategies and insights. She emphasizes the importance of adaptable warm-up techniques and the nutritional strategies that fuel success. Otto also delves into the mental blocks athletes face and offers tactics for overcoming challenges in competitive settings. Listeners gain practical advice on handling mechanical issues and the significance of leveraging data for racing tactics. Tune in for a blend of motivation, mental strategies, and actionable cycling tips!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Starting with Stage Races
- Hannah Otto enjoys starting her season with stage races for the learning opportunities they provide.
- This allows her to test different strategies and refine her approach before the regular season begins.
Warm-up Strategies
- Test different warm-up routines to find what works best for different race formats.
- Avoid using warm-ups to predict race-day performance.
Warm-up as a Neutral Activity
- Don't let your warm-up be a barometer for race performance.
- How you feel during warm-up isn't a reliable indicator of how you'll race.