Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling
Unlock your endurance potential. The Training Babble Podcast takes a deep dive into the strategy and science behind training for off-road cycling and gravel racing. Host Dave Schell brings over 20 years of coaching and racing experience, including as former Director of Education at TrainingPeaks.
Each episode features interviews with experts and insiders to inform your training on topics like physiology, nutrition, mental toughness, equipment selection, and race tactics. Expect an informative yet lighthearted conversation filled with practical tips to up your performance. Special guests from across the cycling world join to share their hard-earned wisdom.
Whether you're an amateur looking to reach new heights or a coach wanting to refine your craft, The Training Babble Podcast offers a master-class in endurance training. Challenging conventional methods, busting myths, and digging into the latest research, this show equips you with the knowledge to train smarter and unlock your full athletic potential.
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Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling
Training Truths we Wish More Athletes Would Embrace
In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast, host Dave Schell and guest Matti Rowe dig into the complexities of cycling, racing, and coaching. They discuss Matti's recent experience at Unbound, the importance of supporting athletes, the chaotic nature of racing, and the misconceptions surrounding training metrics like CTL. The conversation emphasizes the significance of recovery, nutrition, mental preparation, and the broader perspective on goals and fulfillment in the sport of cycling.
Takeaways
- Matti shares his experience of racing and the challenges faced during Unbound.
- The importance of supporting athletes as a coach rather than focusing solely on personal performance.
- Racing is inherently chaotic, and crashes are part of the sport.
- The need to differentiate between training and racing, as they require different mindsets.
- Chasing CTL (Chronic Training Load) can lead to misconceptions about fitness and performance.
- Recovery weeks are crucial for long-term performance and should not be overlooked.
- Nutrition plays a vital role in performance, and under-eating can lead to negative consequences.
- Mental preparation is key; athletes should visualize potential race challenges.
- Goals can be misleading; fulfillment comes from the journey, not just achievements.
- Having hobbies outside of cycling can improve overall performance and mental health.
