Overview:
Joe Friel, legendary coach and author of "The Cyclists Training Bible", "Fast After 50", and "Ride Inside" (among other titles), is back on the podcast to discuss some fundamental truths and takeaways on coaching and training. Whether you're new to training or you've been working out for decades, this is an opportunity to confirm what you've experienced and learned over the years and to discover more nuanced observations and techniques from one of the best coaches in the profession.

IN THIS EPISODE

Importance of a high performance mindset
Balancing the Big 3: Career, Family, Training
How to individualize training for Time-Crunched and Time-Rich Athletes
Overreaching vs Overtraining: Importance of scheduling rest
Race readiness: The difference between resting and tapering
Strength training: Why to do it, how, and when for Time-Crunched Athletes and Aging Athletes

LINKS

Suggestions for the Aging Athlete - Joe Friel
Motivation: Thoughts on Training #5: Motivation - Joe Friel
Consistency: Thoughts on Training #3: Consistency Is Key - Joe Friel
FastTalk, Joe’s New Training Bible
Joe Friel’s Website and Books

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GUEST
For endurance athletes and coaches, Joe Friel needs no introduction. A legend in the endurance coaching profession, Joe is the author of some of the most successful books on endurance training, including "The Cyclist's Training Bible", "The Triathlete's Training Bible", and "Fast After 50". He was a founder of Peaksware, creator of TrainingPeaks software. As a coach, his clients have included elite amateur and professional road cyclists, mountain bikers, and triathletes and duathletes.

HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades 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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