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Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel CyclingAuthor: Dave Schell
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.Subscribe to the Training Babble Podcast and join our community of passionate off-road cyclists. With tips, stories, and advice from leading figures in gravel and mountain biking, we're here to support your journey to peak performance and beyond. Elevate your off-road cycling experience with us. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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End of Year Wrap Up and tips for Kicking off 2025 on the Right Foot
Episode 30
Tuesday, 31 December, 2024
SummaryIn this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell reflects on the past year, expressing gratitude to listeners and sharing insights on coaching and training strategies. He emphasizes a minimalist approach to coaching, the importance of flexibility in training plans, and debunks myths surrounding base training and zone two training. Schell advocates for simplicity and effectiveness in workouts, encouraging athletes to focus on performance metrics beyond just FTP.TakeawaysFocus on doing a small amount of things well.Be flexible with your training plans.Quality time on the trainer is essential.Zone two training should be viewed as endurance work.Simplicity in workouts leads to better tracking of progress.Workouts should be flexible in intensity and volume.FTP is not the only measure of success.Performance at races is the ultimate goal.Consider other metrics like five-hour power.Engage in various aerobic activities during winter.
