Threshold Training, Antacids, Repeatability, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 441

TL;DR

Building repeatability for a cyclocross season requires varied interval workouts and racing strategically to avoid burnout.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 💦 Training with varied interval workouts like 30/30s, 20/40s, and over-unders can help build repeatability for cyclocross racing.
• 🙊 Strategic timing of your peak fitness and taking an off-season break are crucial to avoid burnout during a season with frequent races.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I build race repeatability for a cyclocross season?

Interval workouts like 30/30s, 20/40s, and over-unders are effective for developing high-intensity efforts and recovery for cyclocross racing.

Q: How do I prevent burnout during a season of weekly races?

Timing your peak fitness strategically and taking an off-season break after the races can help avoid burnout and maintain motivation throughout the season.

Q: Should I focus on specific races or spread out my efforts throughout the season?

It's essential to pick key races while using others as training races to optimize performance and avoid burnout in a season with weekly races.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Building repeatability for cycling races involves interval training like 30/30s, 20/40s, and over-unders to work on high-intensity efforts and recovery.

• Racing weekly in a series can lead to burnout, so timing your peak fitness strategically throughout the season is crucial.

• Using training races to practice and not peak too early, as well as taking a well-deserved off-season break to avoid burnout.