The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Episode 175: The Training Season Starts Soon. Are You Ready to Go?

Dec 20, 2023
Coach Adam Pulford and special guest, CTS Coach Jim Rutberg, discuss the concept of training readiness and how to assess it. They explore the accuracy and usefulness of wearable devices, the influence of athlete phenotype, and the importance of self-awareness in training. The podcast also covers indicators of training readiness, transitioning into a new season, and the significance of downtime for mental and physical preparation.
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INSIGHT

Training Readiness Defined

  • Training readiness assesses motivation and physical capability for training.
  • It considers if an athlete is mentally and physically prepared to meet training demands.
ADVICE

Using Wearable Data

  • Gather sufficient data from wearables before relying on readiness scores.
  • Combine device feedback with self-assessment for accurate training readiness evaluation.
ADVICE

Software for Training Readiness

  • Use TrainingPeaks and WKO data to evaluate short-term and long-term training readiness.
  • Check daily metrics like sleep, mood, and TSS, and also analyze long-term trends like TSS per day and ramp rates.
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