WHY VO2 MAX FEELS IMPOSSIBLE (And How to Improve It Fast) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 537

🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠ 🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠ Google Podcasts: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠ // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (00:45) Why VO2 Max is SO hard (02:07) Mental Strategies for VO2 Max Intervals (10:18) How AI Can Improve VO2 Max Training (13:40) Psychological Approaches to Training (23:29) Pacing and Nutrition for Tahoe Trail 100 (31:43) Pacing Tips for Long Races (37:01) Mountain Bike vs. Gravel Tires Debate (44:33) Why Don’t More Pros Use Classified Hubs? (47:54) Heat Training Techniques and Tips Join Coach Jonathan Lee and Team CycleSport’s Alex Wild as they delve into various training strategies focusing on dreaded VO2 Max intervals, including mental limiters, effective pacing tips for the Tahoe Trail 100, and heat training methods. Learn about the benefits of using Classified hubs, the appropriate bike setups for different terrains, and the importance of precise equipment choices for your races. Don't miss out on these practical tips and anecdotes designed to make you a faster and more efficient cyclist. // RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for TrainerRoad! ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠ Alex Wild’s Instagram:   / alexwildmtb   // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠ Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! ⁠   • Science-Backed Nutrition Plan for Cyclists...  ⁠ TrainerRoad on Instagram: ⁠  / ⁠   TrainerRoad Forum: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠ TrainerRoad on Strava: ⁠  / strava   TrainerRoad on Facebook: ⁠  / trainerrd⁠   TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠ Learn more about TrainerRoad: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠⁠ Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠ Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠ Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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WHY LOW CADENCE COULD HOLD YOU BACK | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 538

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WHY YOUR ZONE 2 TRAINING ISN’T WORKING — AND HOW TO FIX IT | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 531

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CYCLISTS: DO THIS TO LOSE WEIGHT & KEEP IT OFF | Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach | Ask a Cycling Coach 546
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You’re Doing Zone 2 Wrong (Even If You Think You’re Not) | Scott Johnston Round 2

GOOD vs. GREAT: The Secrets of Next-Level Cycling | Alexey Vermeulen | Ask a Cycling Coach 550
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HOW PROS BUILD MASSIVE FTP GAINS | Matt Beers | Ask a Cycling Coach 547
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Cycling VO2Max Comparison: Micro Burst (Tabata) vs. Bossi (Threshold Burst) vs. Variable Power
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I asked World Tour Coaches About Zone 2 , Here's what They Said
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How to Build an Unstoppable Aerobic Engine (Even If Starting From Zero) | Scott Johnston
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RAISE YOUR FTP WITH LESS TRAINING | Cycling Coaching Deep Dive | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 515
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Riding in the Heat Will Make You Faster. Here's How to Do It The Right Way
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Bradley Wiggins Exclusive: The Dark Truth I Carried Through My Cycling Career & Finding New Purpose
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JUST CLIMB MORE? WHAT CYCLISTS GET WRONG | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 588
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JUST CLIMB MORE? WHAT CYCLISTS GET WRONG | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 588