Episode 118: Post-Event Fueling, Regulating Your Nervous System, and Racing on Zwift and TrainingPeaks Virtual

In this week’s episode, we cover a wide range of athlete questions and training insights, including strength workout progressions, cycling cadence, swim metrics, and scheduling recovery weeks during base season. We also dive deep on several fueling topics, from post-event and next-day fueling needs, to fueling lessons from labor and early postpartum, to why big efforts can raise metabolic demand for days afterward. Jim then breaks down what it means to be “clutch” from an athlete’s perspective, explaining how regulating your nervous system, focusing on process, and building confidence in low-pressure training can translate to better race-day execution. We close with an honest update on Zwift vs. TrainingPeaks Virtual racing, the role of bots versus humans, and why real competition still matters. If you’re training through winter, racing virtually, or trying to fuel and regulate yourself better under stress, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].