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Ep. 7 The Crossroads of Coaching and Fitting with Hunter Allen
In Ep.7 I interviewed legendary coach, CEO of Peaks Coaching Group, co-founder of Training Peaks software, co-founder of WKO software, co-author of Training and Racing with a Power Meter and co-author of Cutting Edge Cycling, Hunter Allen. Yes, this is still the BikeFit Podcast so why did I interview a coach? As a matter of fact, Hunter strikes a chord with many bike fitters and cyclists who recognize the crossover between the two practices. For any cyclist to reach their goals, a proper and full fit allows them to reach their potential and it(bike fitting) can be ruled out as a factor hindering performance (Hunter talks about this in the pod).
In the first part of the podcast, Hunter discusses his history in coaching and racing, the updated, 3rd edition of his book and challenges that coaches encounter regularly. We then traverse into the land of fitting and discuss Hunter's own fit, his philosophy on how fitting and coaching overlap and his feelings on Q-factor in the cycling industry. Finally, we discuss the pros and cons of new technology in coaching and the overlap into virtual bike fitting.
Through this podcast, it's clear that Hunter is incredibly passionate, enthusiastic and wants every cyclist to achieve their goals. It's not hard to understand after listening to him for a few minutes why he's accomplished so much in his career.
Learn More:
https://blog.bikefit.com/podcast
Episode website:
http://bit.ly/BFPodEp7
Sponsors:
BiSaddle Shapeshifter BikeFit Edition: https://blog.bikefit.com/saddles
Leomo - https://www.leomo.io/ (special deal on our podcast page http://bit.ly/BFPodEp7)
About our Guest, Hunter Allen:
Widely known as one of the top experts in the world in coaching endurance athletes using power meters, Hunter Allen is the founder of Peaks Coaching Group, co-founder of TrainingPeaks Software and has been instrumental in developing and spreading the power training principles. Hunter has traveled to over 20 countries and taught thousands of cycling coaches and riders the principles of power training. Hunter is a USA Cycling Level 1 coach, was the 2008 BMX technical coach for the Beijing Olympics and has taught the USA Cycling Power Certification Course since 2005. A former professional cyclist on the Navigators Team, Hunter has been coaching endurance athletes since 1995, and his athletes have achieved more than 2000 victories and numerous national, world championship titles and Olympic Medals. Hunter is known as the “Coaches Coach” and frequently has coaches from around the world consulting with him to learn more about the latest in cycling and triathlon training principles. He is a sought after consultant for many endurance-oriented tech companies and has worked with numerous companies to develop products for the cycling world.
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In Ep.7 I interviewed legendary coach, CEO of Peaks Coaching Group, co-founder of Training Peaks software, co-founder of WKO software, co-author of Training and Racing with a Power Meter and co-author of Cutting Edge Cycling, Hunter Allen. Yes, this is still the BikeFit Podcast so why did I interview a coach? As a matter of fact, Hunter strikes a chord with many bike fitters and cyclists who recognize the crossover between the two practices. For any cyclist to reach their goals, a proper and full fit allows them to reach their potential and it(bike fitting) can be ruled out as a factor hindering performance (Hunter talks about this in the pod).
In the first part of the podcast, Hunter discusses his history in coaching and racing, the updated, 3rd edition of his book and challenges that coaches encounter regularly. We then traverse into the land of fitting and discuss Hunter's own fit, his philosophy on how fitting and coaching overlap and his feelings on Q-factor in the cycling industry. Finally, we discuss the pros and cons of new technology in coaching and the overlap into virtual bike fitting.
Through this podcast, it's clear that Hunter is incredibly passionate, enthusiastic and wants every cyclist to achieve their goals. It's not hard to understand after listening to him for a few minutes why he's accomplished so much in his career.
Learn More:
https://blog.bikefit.com/podcast
Episode website:
http://bit.ly/BFPodEp7
Sponsors:
BiSaddle Shapeshifter BikeFit Edition: https://blog.bikefit.com/saddles
Leomo - https://www.leomo.io/ (special deal on our podcast page http://bit.ly/BFPodEp7)
About our Guest, Hunter Allen:
Widely known as one of the top experts in the world in coaching endurance athletes using power meters, Hunter Allen is the founder of Peaks Coaching Group, co-founder of TrainingPeaks Software and has been instrumental in developing and spreading the power training principles. Hunter has traveled to over 20 countries and taught thousands of cycling coaches and riders the principles of power training. Hunter is a USA Cycling Level 1 coach, was the 2008 BMX technical coach for the Beijing Olympics and has taught the USA Cycling Power Certification Course since 2005. A former professional cyclist on the Navigators Team, Hunter has been coaching endurance athletes since 1995, and his athletes have achieved more than 2000 victories and numerous national, world championship titles and Olympic Medals. Hunter is known as the “Coaches Coach” and frequently has coaches from around the world consulting with him to learn more about the latest in cycling and triathlon training principles. He is a sought after consultant for many endurance-oriented tech companies and has worked with numerous companies to develop products for the cycling world.