Stephanie Howe, athlete, coach, and nutritionist, shares insights on nutrition strategies for ultra-endurance events including the importance of personalized fueling plans, glucose intake during movement, and the need for science-based research in optimizing performance. The discussion covers fasting effects, carbohydrate intake, training the gut for high carb consumption, and challenges faced by endurance athletes following plant-based diets. Howe also explores intuitive eating, mindful food consumption, and collaborating with professionals for personalized nutrition strategies.

Topics discussed include working out after long workdays, managing training races that are too easy, and varying base ride intensities. The podcast also covers strategies for workout motivation, adapting training plans, group rides, managing challenges during vacation rides, chronic training load, optimizing base training intensity, training preferences between Zwift and outdoor workouts, and optimizing training habits for long-term success.

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The podcast revisits the importance of neuromuscular training for cyclists, highlighting how it can enhance pedal stroke efficiency, power output, and endurance. It discusses specific workouts and techniques to improve muscle recruitment, increase cadence, and boost cycling efficiency. The hosts also explore the benefits of rollers for bike control and core strength, analyze the concepts of efficiency and economy in training, and compare neuromuscular control in cyclists and triathletes.

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Lennard Zinn shares his decades of experience to help cyclists of all levels navigate what gear they do and don’t need when starting a new cycling discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blood tests can help tell whether an athlete is overtrained or performing at their best, but is it a good idea for athletes to do regular testing? We discuss with Dr. Lauren Rudolph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel discusses the evolution of the holistic athlete, focusing on aspects like nutrition, mental health, and holistic athlete care. They explore the importance of group rides, coach-athlete communication, balancing data with holistic training, and strategies for balancing training with professional life for improved athlete well-being and performance.

National Cyclocross Champion Eric Brunner discusses effective feedback in sports and life. Topics include evolving coaching relationships, navigating feedback dynamics, optimizing feedback for learning, and balancing positive and negative feedback with consequences.

Topics include strategies for holding onto a wheel in cycling, handling GI issues during long runs, and balancing training physiology with performance outcomes. The discussion offers insights on mental toughness, geographical stereotypes, and navigating sports nutrition challenges.