Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

How to Build a Race-Day Nutrition Plan, Supplements Worth Paying For, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 475

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May 23, 2024
Learn about race-day nutrition planning, carb loading tips, and valuable supplements for cyclists. Dive into the complexities of supplement research and the importance of personalized nutrition strategies in competitive cycling.
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ANECDOTE

Keegan's Training Volume

  • Keegan Swenson trains 35-40 hours per week.
  • This high volume is not typical, even for elite athletes, and requires careful management of training load and recovery.
INSIGHT

Total Training Load

  • Training load encompasses all activities, including physical and mental stress.
  • Kyle Pfaffenbach emphasizes considering all forms of load when assessing an athlete's training volume.
ADVICE

Nutrition for Increased Volume

  • When athletes increase training volume, monitor their response, not just calorie intake.
  • Check hunger, sleep, motivation, and on/off-bike fueling strategies.
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