Yearly Planning, Power vs. Heart Rate, Indoor Training Gear&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 134 - a podcast by TrainerRoad

A complete guide to planning your training for the year, power vs. heart rate and indoor training tips and gear we're loving right now. All of this and more in Episode 134 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• (00:30)TrainerRoad CX Nationals Athlete Panel Event
• (01:17)We're hiring three software engineers! ( www.TrainerRoad.com/jobs)
• (02:15) Why you should sync Strava and Garmin Connect to TrainerRoad
• (02:40)How to plan your year of training
• (03:15)How to set proper goals
• (11:55)How to make sure you peak at the right time
• (13:20)How to prioritize your races: A, B and C races
• (14:35)How to adjust your training plan
• (19:10)Dealing with multiple A Races
• (25:10)Adjusting plan when you don't have enough time
• (25:55)Adjusting plan when you have extra time
• (31:30)Definition of A, B and C Races
• (35:45)Adjusting training plan for illness
• (37:40)Adjusting training plan for business trips or vacation
• (41:40)Battling mental/physical fatigue and burnout
• (49:20)Do you really need an offseason?
• (56:10)Power vs. Heart Rate: Is heart rate still relevant?
• (1:00:00)Tips and tricks for getting started with indoor training
• (1:18:40)Are tubeless tires best for road too?
• (1:29:05)What is "going into the red" and should you actually avoid it?

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