If\u00a0you don't know the\u00a0strengths and weaknesses of your fitness, how can you possibly begin to work on them? \u00a0If you don't analyze your season, how can you possibly know your strengths and weaknesses? \u00a0Sure, you can probably guess at those strengths and weaknesses and you might get some of them right, especially the glaring ones like “I can't climb too well”.\u00a0\u00a0Some other weaknesses aren't as obvious, and\u00a0guessing at your fitness strengths and weaknesses, training blind and \u00a0then hoping for the best is a ticket to failure, or\u00a0if not failure, sub-optimal performance in races, group rides and fondo rides.<\/p>\n

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$\"Training$ @9:28 – Why we review our season (especially now), what we look for out of our goals, season objectives and races, strengths, weaknesses and more.<\/p>\n

Planning Your Season (Podcast #30)<\/a><\/p>\n

TWC Season Planning Worksheet<\/a><\/p>\n

Effective Base Building (Podcast #51)<\/a><\/p>\n

@20:22\u00a0– Analyzing our performances: how events expose weaknesses and strengths, the human nature of finding your strengths and using them (too much.) \u00a0Analyzing your endurance, muscular endurance, neuromuscular skills, climbing prowess, overall feel on the bike and comfort in groups.<\/p>\n

@38:59 – Cornering performance, having to jump vs falling off, cornering technique, critiquing your training plan with your training diary and a Performance Management Chart.<\/p>\n

Choosing a Power Meter (Podcast #44)<\/a><\/p>\n

Key point: \u00a0If you don't analyze what you did in your previous goal events, you'll never be able to strengthen yourself and improve upon your previous performances.<\/p>\n

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If you're not training for the coming season, what are you waiting for?! \u00a0Pick up your training plans for this season by checking out my\u00a0 modular training plans in my online store<\/a>\u00a0and think about\u00a0building some “Raw Strength”<\/a> with my new 8 week strength training plan. \u00a0If you're looking to add more pop to your pedal stroke, consider picking up my new\u00a0 Advanced Base Module <\/a>and get on the road to more power and finesse!<\/p>\n

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