A deep dive on rest and recovery for athletes, getting into the specifics of motorpacing and why it is a good training tool, and why short Zone 2 workouts are more valuable than you think.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
\u2022 How to travel like a bike racer
\u2022 Are short Zone 2 workouts important or just filler?
\u2022 How to fit training into a busy schedule
\u2022 What is a typical schedule like for the podcast hosts?
\u2022 Why you should try motorpacing
\u2022 What is the point of motorpacing
\u2022 What is the difference between rest, recovery and taper weeks?
\u2022 How to get the most out of recovery weeks
\u2022 Why it's so hard to return to training
\u2022 How to adjust your training if your goal event is delayed?
\u2022 What effect does a mid-workout break have on your fitness?
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST
\u2022 Yeti Rambler 1 gallon jug: www.yeti.com/en_US/drinkware/ra\u2026ug/YRAMONEJUG.html
\u2022 Feedback sports bike stand: www.feedbacksports.com/product/rakk-black/
\u2022 Rain Bag by SciCon: us.sciconbags.com/products/shop-by\u2026rs/race-rain-bag
\u2022 Zipp Triathlon Bag: www.zipp.com/accessories/detail.php?ID=30035
\u2022 Zone 2 Forum Post: Are there any benefits to short Z2 workouts?
\u2022 Amy\u2019s Lentil and Vegetible Soup: www.amys.com/our-foods/organic-\u2026til-vegetable-soup
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