Keegan Swirbul Cycling Training Tips for Amateurs & Pros!

In this conversation, Keegan and Brendan discuss various topics related to training and performance in cycling. They talk about the importance of fueling properly during rides to avoid bonking and the misconception that suffering through a ride without eating is a badge of honor. They also discuss the value of endurance rides and how they contribute to building a strong foundation. Lastly, they touch on the use of devices like blood oxygen saturation monitors and sleep trackers and caution against relying too heavily on them.

In this conversation, Brendan Housler and Keegan discuss several key themes related to training and performance in endurance sports. They emphasize the importance of looking at the big picture and not relying too heavily on one metric or training load. They also discuss the value of focusing on base building and aerobic training, especially during periods of inconsistency or recovery. They encourage athletes to experiment with different training approaches to find what works best for them. Finally, they highlight the importance of maintaining training consistency even when not feeling great, as long as there are no underlying health issues.

Thanks, Keegan! 

You can find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/keggag/ 

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Introduction

02:36: Discussing Bike Racing

10:05: Fueling Properly to Avoid Bonking

13:29: The Value of Endurance Rides

24:45 Individual Differences in Training Approaches

25:03 Taking a Big Picture Approach

28:43 The Value of Base Building

36:15 Experimenting with Training Approaches

42:53 Maintaining Training Consistency

48:13 Don't Rely Too Heavily on Metrics

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