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It's been said that there's no such thing as a stupid question. And whoever said that is right. Chances are if you have a question about something, someone else is wondering the same thing.
Gravel questions are one of the most common questions I get these days. So since a lot of you probably have similar questions, it's time to answer some of them and spark your stoke for slaying some groad.
It's no secret that gravel riding and gravel events have become one of the hottest and fastest growing segments of the cycling world. Gravel bikes are everywhere and new events are popping up all the time. But with all the new tech and new events out there, how do you know what bike or event is right for you?
Most of my listeners know that I've been riding dirt and gravel for years. Hell, it wasn't even a THING when I was riding it and writing about it. But here we are, and getting dirty is the popular choice for a lot of riders.
That being said, I've got a bunch of questions that my listeners and readers have asked me. And because I'm sure a lot of you have similar questions, I'm going to answer some of them in today's episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast.
Returning to riding after an illness can be tough for the best of us. But returning to training after an illness can be even harder. Should you be getting back to where you were as fast as possible or just work through it slowly? How do you go about planning your workouts in order to get the most out of them? What can you do to avoid getting sick again?
On this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, I'll tell you how to get back in the saddle and start your cycling training again after you've been down and out sick for a while. Click through the jump to listen and get a few helpful tips and tricks on how to get your fitness back fast.
Whether it's escaping the weather as winter sets in or grabbing a quick hour workout, the indoor trainer is a valuable tool in any cyclist's arsenal. It can be mind-numbingly boring though. That doesn't mean that it can't be one of the most valuable training modalities available to you.
In this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, I'll show you why the trainer is such a valuable tool. I'll also give you a few of my favorite workouts and interval progressions. These won't just get you fit: they'll keep you motivated to get on the trainer again and build even more fitness. And the variety they offer will help you round out your fitness and get you strong and confident when you get back out on the road.
So click through the jump and learn how you can get the most out of your indoor cycling training.
Autumn is quickly approaching here in the northern hemisphere and that means falling leaves and falling temperatures. The crisp mornings and mild days are a welcome reprieve from the oppression of the summer heat and humidity. But as the leaves litter the ground and the temperatures dip, motivation can wane like the length of the days.
After a long season of intervals, structured training, and watching power numbers, it can be difficult to find a reason to get in the saddle. Fortunately, the change of seasons offers more than one way to stoke your motivation as opposed to killing it.
For this Motivation Monday, it's time to give you a few ways to get your mojo back. Click through the jump to explore a few ways of cranking up your motivation and finishing your season strong.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT or HIT) is a great way to get fit fast. It's one of the go-to training tools when you need to build a bunch of fitness fast. But like anything else in training or in life, there's something called “too much of a good thing.”
While it's very effective at raising your fitness, there's still a cost to high intensity training. Between the high metabolic cost and the potential for a lot of repeatability, you can get into trouble fast. Recently, I've gotten a ton of questions about how much is too much. So it's time to delve into high intensity training again and figure out what you can and can't get away with.
Before we get started: take a look at my “HIIT The Science” podcast for some in-depth information about high intensity interval training pros and cons. It's a great primer for this podcast and it'll give you a good idea of what high intensity interval training is all about.
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