Coaches on Couches

Hand numbness is among the top 3 most common complaints we get from athletes, right behind (pun intended) 2 other numbnesses that are way less tolerable. Coach Dale has fit hundreds of bikes (over 600 as of May 2022) in the last 13 years and has seen all kinds of causes of hand numbness. And many times, the fix is rather counter intuitive.

So today we'll break down the steps Coach D takes when someone comes through the door complaining their hands go numb on the bike. The truth is, you have to be prepared to look at the fit on the whole in order to really solve the issue. Why? Because once you change one thing, it can change several others.

If you'd like hit the easy button and book a fit with Coach D, you can always get on his schedule by going to bpccoaching.com

A timely throwback for you endurance athletes this week. Why? Because it's hot AF outside! This week in the Memphis area it's 90 degrees and the feels like temp is over 100. Typical summer day right? The problem is it went from 70s with low humidity to 90s and humid in a matter of a week so it's hitting people like a ton of bricks (pun intended). So if you've been on the struggle bus all of the sudden, take a minute to listen to Andy from Precision Fuel and Hydration as he drops knowledge on how to go about dialing in your hydration strategy. If you actually apply the info (listening only won't but the electrolytes in your bottle and bottle to mouth) you'll be one step closer to handling this Kona style weather like a champ.

If you're interested in our sweat testing services or dialing in hydration, check out https://buildpeakcompete.com/hydration

This week we have Clay Jones and Sara Michael from 901PT and we are talking about a huge pain in your...back. Back pain is one of the most common ailments among cyclists, runners, and triathletes. Yet most athletes have zero clue as to what is normal, what needs to be addressed, and ultimately how to fix it so you can keep doing what you love. One of the best nuggets from the episode is the traffic light pain scale Clay and his team use to help athletes decide if it is normal pain, pain that is fine but you shouldn't increase your training load, or pain that needs professional help. Such a simple way to help you decide whether to keep the hammer down, feather the brakes, or lock em up! So whether you think "no pain no gain" or your mantra is "oh my aching back", join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches! You can find Clay and Sara @901pt

If you are a cyclist, triathlete, or runner, you've likely suffered the dreaded bonk before. It's not fun. One second you are crushing it, and a minute later, the lights are out. It's no secret that high performance endurance athletics require loads of carbs. But how much do you really need? And how the heck am I suppose to eat all that? And what should I eat? It can make your head spin worse than a late race hunger flat. So in this episode we try to simplify the process of dialing in your carb intake level, the sources, and the timing of it all. Keep in mind, it is a process! So if you're in for the ride, grab a donut and join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches.

The age old debate. Should I train with distance or with time? Through the lens of a time crunched athlete, we think this is a pretty open and shut case. But...there are some instances where the contrary may be more beneficial for specific athletes, regardless of how much time you have to train each week. So in this episode, we will break it down for you and give some examples on when we have athletes train with time and when we use distance.

If you are a cyclist, runner, or triathlete, and have questions, don't hesitate to drop us a comment! Otherwise start your Garmin, get your blood pumping, and get ready for another episode of Coaches on Couches.

When we make the decision to take on something epic like a half or full ironman, or even our very first triathlon, or some nonsense like taking on a half or full ironman as our first triathlon, the next decision generally starts with "oh sh!^, where do I start!?"

In this episode we talk with Jay Estes. He's a dad. He has a full time job. He grew up playing sports, but not endurance sports. Sound like you? Jay decided to take on the Memphis 70.3 with no previous swim or bike experience. Spoiler alert, Jay crossed the finish line in 2021 with his arms raised and a smile on his face!

How does a seemingly normal guy do that? Join us for the tale of Jay and the Giant Triathlon, and we'll break it all down on the latest episode of Coaches (back) on Couches.

If you'd like to learn more about our beginner triathlon training group or our more intermediate BPC SQUAD, you can check out more info at http://buildpeakcompete.com/immem or http://buildpeakcompete.com/squad

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Fitness, Form, and Fatigue, oh my! With all the ways to measure performance in this day and age, are cyclists, runners, and triathletes focused way too much on achieving an arbitrary fitness number? Does a high fitness number equate to great performances? What the heck do those numbers mean anyways?

Yeah, there's a lot to cover here, and it can get pretty nerdy, but in this episode we cover many of those metrics you'll see in your Strava or TrainingPeaks account, and why chasing those metrics could be completely wrecking your fitness.

This gem is well worth bringing back for another round. If you are a cyclists and absolutely hate getting dropped on a group ride or in a race, give this one a listen. Don't forget to comment with your tips, like, share, rate, and review. Your fitness might not be the problem!