There's a fair lack of gym-confidence for a lot of folk, and I think this stems mostly from a lack of knowledge. Let me provide a bit of an insight into what you should be considering for your next strength session.

Today I give you an insight into the key considerations to help prevent being unwell, and then also what to do training wise if you do catch something. 

I have known Nathan for a good few years now, and have coached him part of this time too. 

I met up with Nathan the other week after he had just returned from racing over in France. Making this podcast was a little impromptu, we were mainly just meeting for a bit of a catch up over coffee, but I decided it may be interesting to some listeners what the transition is like into the professional world and what it's like racing for a team like Team Novo Nordisk.

More info on Nathan can be found here:

https://www.teamnovonordisk.com/teammembers/nathan-smith/

https://www.instagram.com/nathansmith_144/

https://www.strava.com/athletes/3157807

Enjoy!

Called the Transition Period, this runs from the completion of your last race, until the start of the Prep Period in a few weeks. Think of this Transition Period as the link between two annual training plans—it marks the end of last season and the official beginning of the next season.

Today we chat to one of my coached riders and Elite Cyclocross rider Amira Mellor. We talk about her development as a Youth and Junior rider to where she is now, how best to train for Cyclocross, and what her future holds in the sport. 

Follow Amira on:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amiramellor/

Strava:

https://www.strava.com/athletes/18497689?oq=amira

Team Spectra:

https://www.spectraracing.com/team

A story time segment, as I talk you through a stressy race win. Also, 5 key considerations which are less about cycling performance, more about some general life terms that I think everyone should consider when making decisions in life or listening to certain people. 

A bit more of a casual chat this week, as I near the end of my 10 day Isolation. I also talk about 4 key daily habits which I possess, why they help me, and why you should give them a try.

The final episode in this mini-series, we drill down to the day itself. How can you plan and execute the best version of you?

How do you taper for a key event? How do you make sure you're hitting peak performance? Let me explain. 

It's race season, the training is done, the hard work is over, now it's TIME TO PERFORM. 

This mini-series is all about getting you in the best position possible on race day. 

This first one, is all about what to eat on race day, and specifically what to eat before an evening race to help your performance, and what you should probably try and stay away from.