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Mar 2022
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Amateur vs. Pro Training, Aerobic vs. An...

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Amber, Coach Jonathan, and Pivot Cycles / DT Swiss’s Hanna Otto join us for a discussion on whether amateurs should train like pros, the crossover effects of aerobic and anaerobic training in different zones, tips from Hannah on technique and equipment choice, and much more. Tune in for Episode 353 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

 

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

 

(0:57) What Hannah learned from her first UCI XC races of the season

(23:54) Should amateurs train like the pros?

(40:23) Should you learn to descend with your non-dominant leg forward?

(51:23) How to fit structured training into your riding time

(01:07:54) How to pace yourself when the course has steep climbs

(01:24:14) How to manage mood swings and bad temperament during a recovery week

(01:36:14) How to find the right tire

(01:48:44) What effects do aerobic and anaerobic training have on each other?

 

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