Hannah’s Leadville, Steep Climbs, Saddle Problems, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 438 - a podcast by TrainerRoad

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(0:00) Welcome!

(0:50) Hannah’s tips for steep climbs

(3:30) Hannah’s analysis of her race at Leadville
(5:50) Should you go with an early move, or stick to a conservative pacing plan?

(8:00) What to do if you realized you missed the key move in a race

(12:30) Why Hannah chose to take time off in the middle of her season

(15:30) How Hannah manages rest week anxiety

(20:45) Post-race blues / What to do if you don’t have a goal event on your calendar?

(22:50) How to balance life and training

(25:15) Are group rides replacement for training?

(28:10) Does your training have to be intense if you are doing less volume?

(36:25) Saddle tips/ Are cycling saddles always uncomfortable, and are we just not talking about it?

(39:30) How your posture affects saddle selection

(43:45) How chamois cream could actually make saddle problems worse / how bib shorts affect saddle choice

(51:15) Signs you are underfueling your workouts

(52:45) How pros fuel their training

(54:55) Coach Jonathan’s hack for avoiding post-training binges

(1:05:55) Are tire inserts actually worth the weight penalty?

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