<\/a>Here in the northeast spring has officially sprung (despite the recent short stint of cold, rainy weather) and that means everyone is starting to take their training outside. \u00a0The big question is how do you get that boost to your spring training that makes you nigh on invincible on the Sunday group ride? \u00a0You may have been putting in countless hours on the trainer and rollers over the winter, but you may still have trouble when the speed ramps up or you find yourself unable to cover those massive group surges. \u00a0A little adjustment to your training, a little specific work to boost your higher end energy systems, and you'll find yourself pushing the pace at the front of the group instead of dangling off the back.<\/p>\n

On this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, I'll talk about:<\/p>\n

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• The importance of having goals for your outdoor rides<\/li>\n
• How important it is to build your FTP<\/a>\u00a0(Functional Threshold Power)<\/li>\n
• How to ramp up your Zone 5 fitness<\/li>\n
• The importance of repeatability<\/li>\n
• The Fartlek\u00a0concept<\/li>\n
• Why your recovery rides may be hurting you more than helping you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  As always, if you enjoy what you hear,\u00a0head over to the\u00a0Tailwind Coaching Podcast on iTunes<\/a>\u00a0and rate it 5 stars.\u00a0\u00a0Don't forget to post any questions to the\u00a0Tailwind Coaching Facebook page<\/a>, and don't forget to support our sponsors and help to keep this podcast free.<\/p>\n

  With the racing season quickly approaching, don't get stuck at the back of the pack or shelled on the first climb. \u00a0Check out my\u00a0modular training plans in my online store<\/a>\u00a0and get started on the path towards killer fitness today. \u00a0And don't forget to save 10% with the coupon code<\/span>\u00a0in this week's podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n

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