Stoke Podcast

Chad Berentsen and I talk about TRAINING in today's episode. This conversation is super important, because no matter what level you are at, any kind of training is good training. Whether you have a race on the schedule, bike packing adventure, or you just want to boost your overall fitness, this is the episode for you. We dive into heart rate zones, power meters, FTP (functional threshold power) and nutrition on the bike. As shown below, we are not coaches, but professional athletes who implement a strict training plan, so any type of riding is good.  I wish I heard this conversation 3 years ago, because I had no idea how to train, or take care of my fitness. Just like Chad, I would go balls to the wall everyday, then hit a wall for three days and feel like shit and repeat the cycle. It has taken a few years to understand how my body likes to train, and with the help from Stokehaus coaching, I have a plan based on my racing goals. No matter where you are right now fitness wise, I hope you can take away some good information from Chad and I.

IMPORTANT: We are not coaches, or licensed to give any advice on any training techniques. We are professional athletes who train on a daily basis, and give advice on the mistakes we have made in the past.

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Jesse Reeves and Dana Ernst describe their epic 400 mile bike packing race. Although this is a solo effort, these two had no idea they would meet, and ride almost 300 miles together through Southern California. Listening to these two describing their "cat and mouse" chase with each other with almost no sleep tired me out. These two didn't wait for each-other, it was drop and catch for almost 300 miles of this race. Think about that. Imagine you are 200 miles into a race and continue to put in efforts to catch a little blinking light in front of you over and over and over again. You catch them, then ride with them, then dropping them, then getting caught again for more than 40 hours. Just that alone hurts my brain.

The Stage Coach 400 is an iconic route that brings together Southern California's diverse ecosystem. Bring together Desert, Mountains, and Ocean with roughly 374 miles of earth to cover (if you don't go off course). Do you get help with this race? Only from yourself. This is a self-supported solo event. More details on the course below.

https://bikepacking.com/event/2022-stagecoach-400/#:~:text=The%20Stagecoach%20400%20is%20a,bike%20paths%2C%20and%20rolling%20tarmac.

Here is Dana's blog post on the event: https://danaernst.com/stagecoach-400/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcernst/

Jesse Reeves Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessedreno/

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Ian O'banion just completed the Grand Traverse which is one of the craziest races ever. This back country ski race stretches across harsh Colorado tundra, high peaks, and brisk temperatures. He started at 12am, and began his journey in the darkness of the Crested Butte Valley. Ian explains his experience and how amazing it truly was. On the outside, it might seem extreme, or maybe crazy. But to Ian, it was an experience that will stay with him forever. Follow along on this self-supported journey through the darkness of winter on ski's.

Instagram: @ianobanion_

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Gregg Dunham is an ultra cyclist who pushes the limits of what’s “normal”. Gregg was born with a rare condition called spina bifida which means his spinal cord was outside of his spinal column. Although he faces some nerve problems, he still manages to exceed the limits of an average cyclist. Gregg explains how trauma (mental, emotional, or physical) forges us as individuals. We are stronger, kinder, and more resilient because of the things we have faced in our past. Come get Stoked with Gregg and I.

Gregg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregg_sees_the_world/

Escape LA Ultra Race: https://www.instagram.com/escape_la_bike/

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The Mountain Cog Podcast and I collaborated to bring both of our audiences a conversation that will hook your attention. On this episode I got the opportunity to tell my story about transitioning towards professional racing, my background on extreme sports and my experience being a new father. It was super fun talking to Josh and Mike about how they started the Mountain Cog Podcast. They have a unique approach on the topics they cover and I love their episodes. Josh and Mike have been riding bikes longer than I have been alive. Their modo is "Two mountain bike enthusiasts chat with people who love bikes. From everyday riders. To industry folk. And everyone in between." Time to listen, and time to ride.

You can listen to them Mountain Cog Podcast here: mountaincog.com

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Martin is one of the most genuine people I have had the honor of knowing. Martin's story is so cool and unique. Martin is a professional ultra endurance cyclist who rides all of the bikes. In this episode Martin explains his background, and how the bike can teach us to be better humans, how to grow the love of cycling and his goals for the future. When it comes to finding STOKE, Martin is STOKE. The way he rides and lives his life is all about the presence.

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Devon Pia is one of the most authentic humans I’ve met. He is real when it comes to expressing his emotions and his life story. In this episode we talk about his journey and how it led him to the bike shop, as the universe intended it to be. Throughout his life he talks about how he meets certain people that changed his direction for the better and are still very significant people in his life to this day. Almost like a family away from family. Pia also goes into his problems with alcohol and substance abuse, which is why he is sober to this day almost 5 years later. Pia rides his bike for the same reason we all do, he seeks the physical limit, discovers the weaknesses of the mind, but ultimately to fall in love with the moment again and again while hearing the tires purr against the surfaces.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/el_capitain_pia_/

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Kait Boyle is more than an ambassador for the sport of cycling, she is an ambassador for all things adventure. From setting long FKTs to being a 24-hour world champion, Kait tells us how she has shifted her mindset toward the future of her career. On Christmas, Eve Kait was in a devastating car crash shattering her pelvis and other bones. While in the seat shortly after impact, she couldn't feel her legs and was scared she wasn't going to be able to walk again. She didn't only walk, she broke the Kokopelli trail women's FKT, still, rides, skis, and hikes, and still seeks movement. This is Kaits story...

Kaits Instagram: Instagram.com/kait.boyle

More information on Kait: https://linktr.ee/kait.boyle

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Vic Johnson is a Nutritionist who works with high level outdoor athletes. Vic works with his athletes by incorporating and working with a plant-based approach. Vic and I dive into the benefits of eating more plants and how you can feel better during workouts and recover faster. Vic also gave some helpful advise for people who are struggling to find the right food to eat during activities. Nutrition is one of, if not the most important part of performance, longevity, and quality of life. I hope you find this episode useful and intriguing! 

Heres how you find Vic:

https://www.instagram.com/mountain.sports.nutritionist/

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