Rory Porteus

Rory Porteus, an Empirical Cycling coach and philosopher of rest, joins Maeghan to tackle the often daunting concept of recovery. They dive into why rest can instill fear in athletes, emphasizing the psychological hurdles faced during this transition. The duo explores ways to manage societal pressures, particularly how social media impacts perceptions of rest. With practical tips, they reinforce the significance of nutrition and personal progress, encouraging listeners to embrace downtime as vital for enhancing their performance.

Rory Porteus, an Empirical Cycling coach with a wealth of practical coaching experience, dives into the paradox of training volume in cycling. He discusses why less-experienced cyclists can sometimes outperform seasoned racers and how survivor and selection biases distort our perceptions of training norms. The conversation also covers the diminishing returns of excessive training hours, the importance of balancing volume with intensity, and how consistent, optimized training can lead to significant performance gains despite genetic factors. Great insights await!

Rory Porteus, an Empirical Cycling coach, dives into practical cues for effective cycling training. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between exercise stimulus and adaptation. Topics include assessing training effectiveness beyond just power and heart rate, integrating rigorous training with busy lives, and the need for diverse exercise forms. Rory also discusses the balance between intensity and recovery, as well as mastering sprint training to improve neuromuscular power. The conversation is packed with insights on optimizing performance!