The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

Episode 134 - Bouncing Back from Illness, Rest Days, and Durability Testing


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Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we’re talking about how to get back into training after getting derailed by sickness, why rest days are important (or are they?), and durability testing.

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Summary

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of base training for cyclists recovering from illness or injury, emphasizing the need to prioritize long-term goals over short-term race performance. They also explore the role of strength training in a cyclist's routine, debating the effectiveness of lifting on recovery days versus hard training days, and the potential risks of chronic fatigue from improper training balance. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of strength training and durability testing for cyclists. They emphasize the importance of maintaining strength while cycling, the need for a consistent testing protocol, and the balance between using metrics and perceived exertion (RPE) in training. The conversation also highlights the significance of customizing tests based on individual race preparations and the evolving nature of training methodologies.

 

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Recovery and Training Plans

15:01 Strength Training and Recovery Days

27:28 Strength Training for Cyclists

29:00 Durability Testing in Cycling

32:02 Establishing a Consistent Testing Protocol

36:05 Comparing Fresh and Fatigued Performance

39:58 Customizing Tests for Race Preparation

44:03 Balancing Metrics and RPE in Training

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