How I Trained To BEAT the PROS! – James Schurman Interview

A quick echo pops up early on, but we fixed it immediately...keep moving forward!In this episode of the EVOQ Bike Podcast, host Brendan Housler interviews pro cyclist Jimmy Schurman about his impressive victory at the Green Mountain Stage Race and delves into his self-coached training regimen. Jimmy shares insights on his training philosophy, specific workout routines, and how he prepares for key races. He also discusses his recovery strategies and the importance of listening to one's body. The conversation covers various aspects of training, from VO2 max workouts to threshold sessions, and touches on Jimmy's goals for the upcoming season.Thanks, Jimmy!Catch him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy103190/LACTIGO is a must! LactiGo Topical Recovery and Performance Gel: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling Sportful Dolomiti EVOQ TRIP: Sportful Dolomiti Race & Dolomites 2026 in Treviso - Arsiè - https://cyclinghero.wetravel.com/trips/sportful-dolomiti-race-dolomites-2026-cyclinghero-inc-59742085Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement01:05 Podcast Sponsorship01:29 Jimmy Schurman's Racing Achievements02:01 Training Philosophy and Self-Coaching04:47 Typical Training Week12:25 Adjusting Training Based on Feelings17:29 The Impact of Injury and Freshness on Performance18:07 High-Intensity Interval Training Strategies18:43 Approaching Big Races with Freshness20:21 Specific Preparations for App Gap23:28 Simulating Race Conditions and Volume24:45 Effective Interval Sessions for Race Readiness26:54 Balancing Recovery and Training30:17 The Importance of Power Testing34:17 Goals and Reflections for Upcoming Seasons35:18 Closing Remarks and Encouragement👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC