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 genetic potential, racing on scheduled rest weeks, and training for long races.

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Summary

In this episode, the hosts delve into listener questions regarding cycling performance, specifically focusing on VO2 max, threshold training, and race strategies. They analyze a young athlete's metrics and discuss the importance of training structure, including the balance between intensity and recovery. The conversation also covers the implications of scheduling B and C races during rest weeks and how to effectively prepare for long gravel races with limited training time.

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