EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 1H 2M
8 Weeks to Leadville | How I Gained 14 Watts (and Lost 7 lbs!) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 543
from Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad · host TrainerRoad
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.comLeadville Time Sheets (Print and tape on top tube): https://trainerroad.cc/LeadvilleTimeSheets2025🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:01:10) Coach Jonathan’s Leadville Race Preparation(00:06:03) Jonathan’s Sub-8hr Pacing Plan for Leadville(00:11:01) Leadville Nutrition and Hydration Strategy(00:17:42) Leadville Equipment and Apparel Choices(00:28:28) Pete’s Tips to Combat Negative Racing Tactics(00:46:50) How to Sleep After Late Night Training(00:53:46) How to Be a Better Climber(01:01:12) Conclusion and Final TipsPete Morris from Free Lap Collective and Coach Jonathan review Jonathan’s his training data leading up to his Leadville race, including how he increased his power by 14 watts and dropped 7 pounds, as well as his Leadville pacing plan and nutrition strategy. They discuss strategies to handle negative racing tactics, effective recovery techniques after late-night workouts, and optimizing performance on long, steep climbs. They also address an athlete's challenges with hyperventilating on steep climbs and provide actionable training advice to improve performance.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Free Lap’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelap.cc - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
What this episode covers
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.comLeadville Time Sheets (Print and tape on top tube): https://trainerroad.cc/LeadvilleTimeSheets2025🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:01:10) Coach Jonathan’s Leadville Race Preparation(00:06:03) Jonathan’s Sub-8hr Pacing Plan for Leadville(00:11:01) Leadville Nutrition and Hydration Strategy(00:17:42) Leadville Equipment and Apparel Choices(00:28:28) Pete’s Tips to Combat Negative Racing Tactics(00:46:50) How to Sleep After Late Night Training(00:53:46) How to Be a Better Climber(01:01:12) Conclusion and Final TipsPete Morris from Free Lap Collective and Coach Jonathan review Jonathan’s his training data leading up to his Leadville race, including how he increased his power by 14 watts and dropped 7 pounds, as well as his Leadville pacing plan and nutrition strategy. They discuss strategies to handle negative racing tactics, effective recovery techniques after late-night workouts, and optimizing performance on long, steep climbs. They also address an athlete's challenges with hyperventilating on steep climbs and provide actionable training advice to improve performance.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Free Lap’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelap.cc - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
NOW PLAYING
8 Weeks to Leadville | How I Gained 14 Watts (and Lost 7 lbs!) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 543
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.