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Weight goals can seem like they are at odds with power goals, but there is a healthy way to achieve both. We\\u2019ll cover this as well as whether it is better to struggle through a workout or bail early, what is the definition of \\u201cjunk miles\\u201d and if they have a place in training, and much more. Tune in now to Episode 291 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

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\\u2022 Introduction 0:00
\\u2022 New Year\\u2019s Resolutions for the hosts 4:23
\\u2022 What is an ideal power curve like? 16:46
\\u2022 How to use power data for mountain bikers 31:48
\\u2022 Is it better to struggle or fail a workout? 49:02
\\u2022 Heart rate vs. RPE-based training 1:07:20
\\u2022 Why some plans don\\u2019t have ramp tests at the end of the plan 1:10:34
\\u2022 Best cycling-related Christmas gifts 1:11:47
\\u2022 How to pace the climbs at Leadville 1:15:23
\\u2022 How to build a race calendar 1:19:24
\\u2022 Skiing for cross-training 1:20:46
\\u2022 What are junk miles? 1:22:50
\\u2022 Are bananas and dates good fuel for cycling? 1:30:22
\\u2022 Weight goals vs. performance goals 1:45:00

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