How big riders can easily beat light riders, how to manage rest day hunger and cravings, more information on sauna training and much more!

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

 

• Outside Workouts with TrainerRoad!
• How to know when to skip a race and recover
• Pre-race routines and visualization
• XC MTB pacing
• USAC MTB call-up points explained
• We raced another TT!
• Indoor training on a budget
• Are saunas only effective immediately after training?
• How to prepare for a ramp test
• Coach Chad's strength training recommendations
• How does ribose affect recovery?
• Why you always feel extra hungry on rest days
• Why properly fueling workouts is actually a skill
• How to manage weight during a taper
• How big riders can easily beat light riders

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