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Power-to-weight ratios are a helpful indicator of performance potential, but they can wreak havoc on athlete’s expectations and mental state. Join us for a deep dive into why W/kg may not perfectly represent your potential, as well as discussions on the point of Specialty Phase training and how to use it, how to pace hilly ultra-endurance events and more!
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
0:00 Welcome!
0:06 Introduction
1:22 Maintaining traction on steep and loose climbs
33:01 The best cycling kit options to own
51:26 Why the Specialty Phase of training is important and how to use it
1:07:14 How to know when you shouldn’t do a workout outside / tips to hit your power targets outside
1:19:48 What w/kg do you need to be competitive
1:58:51 Pacing Ultra-Endurance events with lots of climbing
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