EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

brendan@evoq.bike, this all has to work realistically with your LIFE. 

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I have just failed a workout due to (I think) fatigue, and I am unsure how to continue in my plan. I have just started a new base block, and figured Id give high volume a try. I have some extra time nowadays and figured I would use it. The first week went well. I felt super tired after my sunday workout, and took monday off (some light yoga). Today (Tuesday) comes around and I’m still feeling tired. I put the workout off as long as I can, but get on the bike nonetheless. Sweet Spot is on the menu. I get the first block done, but muscles just werent there today. Mid block 2, my brain convinces me I need to rest. My question is, how should I continue? My proposed solution is to cut out all of the extra mileage I did last week and try to do barebones high volume plan (I added just under 2 hrs of free riding to the first week because I was feeling really good after a couple of free weeks). Another solution, one that I would like to not resort to but I will if need be, is to do mid volume and add endurance as I feel that I can. My background. 26yo, 5’11" (180cm), 155lbs (70kg), 229ftp. Started structure in Feb after not riding for a long time. Did Sweet Spot base. Trying to do yoga/core 1x weekly, and do more running as I am terrible at it.

When do you go? What's the window? 1) SPEED vs. Watts 2) Using the course 3) Don't Ride at 100% FTP

and some foofey tangents xo

brendan@evoq.bike 

Cat 4 Questions, a good one. 

Josh sat down with the current Head of Athlete Performance at Neo Pro Coaching, retired professional cyclist, and all-round good-guy, Joshua Hunt to discuss all things training and racing. Joining the discussion is one of Josh's current athletes, our very own EVOQ coach, Alex Sankovic.  Listen to Alex and Josh talk about their training and racing habits, philosophies, and tips.  Be sure to checkout both Josh and Neo Pro for some great coaching/training info! https://www.neo-pro.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/neopro_cc/ https://www.instagram.com/joshhunt91/?hl=en If you enjoy training articles, check them here: www.evoq.bike/blog Questions? Josh@EVOQ.BIKE | @mr.nogggle | @evoqbike Thanks for listening! Leave us a review on Spotify & iTunes!

and I go off on some tangents because this coffee has me amped to get back to training today after the rest week!! 🪐 🪐 🪐 🪐 🪐 🪐 🪐 🪐 🪐 🪐 🪐 

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