EPISODE · Oct 16, 2024 · 21 MIN
16-Week Cycling Training Program for Sustained and Punchy Power (#218)
from The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS · host CTS
OVERVIEWOverview: Let's say you have cycling event coming up that requires both steady, sustained power and short, punchy accelerations or climbs? How do you train to optimize both? Coach Adam Pulford describes the structure of a 16-week training plan he would use for this scenario.TOPICS COVEREDDemands of training for long efforts vs. short effortsTraining blocks to use across a 16-week programWorkout details and weekly training structurePeak phase training with an effective taperASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTHOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete
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OVERVIEW Overview: Let's say you have cycling event coming up that requires both steady, sustained power and short, punchy accelerations or climbs? How do you train to optimize both? Coach Adam Pulford describes the structure of a 16-week training plan he would use for this scenario. TOPICS COVERED Demands of training for long efforts vs. short effortsTraining blocks to use across a 16-week programWorkout details and weekly training structurePeak phase training with an effective taperASK A Q...
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