Teammates Alex Mallet and Brandon Watson explain how they have successfully completed multiple mountain bike stage races together including The Cape Epic and The Swiss Epic, among others. Learn how they balance the workload on and off the bike, how they deal with the psychological challenges of a mountain bike stage race, their pacing strategies and more in Episode 009 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

• Alex Mallet on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/809306
• Alex Mallet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_mallet/
• Brandon Watson on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/490942
• Brandon Watson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blwatson79/

• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/3hgJOqa

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• What we can do to make cycling and mountain biking more inclusive
• Beginner tips for your first mountain bike stage race
• How Alex and Brandon pace their races
• How one day races can help your stage racing strategy
• Alex and Brandon’s tips to manage the psychological challenges of a mountain bike stage race
• How Alex and Brandon balance the off-the-bike workload
• Why Cape Epic is most likely different than your expectations
• Alex and Brandon’s predictions for who will win the TrainerRoad Cape Epic Challenge

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The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

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David Curtis discusses how diet, structured interval training with TrainerRoad, and lifestyle changes got him from total beginner to going 8:23:13 at the Leadville 100 using TrainerRoad. Learn more in Episode 008 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

• Check out David’s training career in TrainerRoad: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/dcurtis
• David’s Leadville 100 Ride: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/dcurtis/rides/60544023-lt100-2019
• Find David on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/34958952
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/30agbjg

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• David’s motivation to start training for The Leadville 100
• Why David started using TrainerRoad
• How David overcame his obstacles in training
• David’s strategy to adapt his diet to handle racing the Leadville 100
• How David set his goal time for Leadville after only 9 months of training

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/2AV9JnL

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/329YROd
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/38Sq0X6

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We can all learn a lot from the challenges Zach Josie has faced as an athlete with dwarfism in the sport of triathlon. From technique adjustment, strategically balancing strengths and weaknesses and bike setup changes, Zach shares what changes and adjustments he has made in the training process so we can become faster.

• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Zach's athletic background
• How Zach got started in Triathlon
• How Zach focused on his torso rather than his limbs to become a faster swimmer
• The bike setup changes Zach had to make as an athlete with dwarfism
• How Zach adjusts his running technique for his reduced leg length
• What Zach learned racing IRONMAN St. George

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/38cBpAJ

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2Vqmg9O
• Get Started: https://bit.ly/38dkGNM

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JJ Zhou explains how he successfully completed an Everesting attempt on the road to Mt Everest Base Camp along with multiple other Everesting rides, including how he used TrainerRoad to train for his Everests, how he adapted his pacing and nutrition for the high elevation at Base Camp Hey and more in Episode 006 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

• JJ’s Everesting on Mt Everest Ride File: https://bit.ly/3igoAtE
• Find JJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhuangchenjjzhou/
• Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/2YI52GR

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• JJ’s typical training schedule
• How JJ found his route to Everest on Mt Everest
• JJ’s pacing plan to Everest at high elevation
• How JJ adapted his nutrition to everest at high elevation
• How to prepare for bad weather on your rides
• Setting up an Everest support team for any attempt
• JJ’s tips to make your next Everst attempt successful

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://bit.ly/38cBpAJ

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

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• Get Started: https://bit.ly/38dkGNM

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Meaghan Hackinen discusses how she used TrainerRoad to help her train and prepare to become the 24 Hour Time Trial World Champion, in Episode 005 of The Successful Athletes Podcast.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• How Meaghan started cycling and racing ultra-endurance
• Meaghan’s experience with her first race, The Trans Am Bike Race
• Meaghan’s tips to pack your bike for ultra-endurance cycling events
• Meaghan’s motivation to race the 24-Hour TT World Championships
• Takeaways from Meaghan’s first 24-Hour TT World Championships
• How Meaghan changed her training and preparation for her second 24-Hour TT World Championships
• How to setup a support crew for ultra-endurance cycling events
• How Meaghan paced her 24-Hour Time Trial
• Meaghan’s top tips for anyone planning a long ride
• How Meaghan uses TrainerRoad to train for her events

More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

• Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast 

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder 
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started 

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Cam Summerson explains how TrainerRoad helped him get fit enough to donate a kidney to his son.

Join the discussion on the TrainerRoad Forum: https://bit.ly/37xaSha

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

- The motivation for Cam to get started training
- Why Cam started looking into other treatment options like a kidney transplant
 - What is the process like to be eligible to be a donor?
- What is like to be motivated to train to save your son's life?
- The challenges Cam overcame during training
- How Cam knew he was ready for transplant
- Cam's recovery and return to cycling after transplant
- How Cam's motivation has changed around cycling after this process
- Cam's biggest takeaway from completing his goal

More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER
The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.
Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast 

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder 
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started 

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• Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad 

How Norman Banick went 9:11:09 and top 100 at IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, HI.

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Norman's Kona bike leg file: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/nb227/rides/66860844-fahrt-am-morgen

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

- How to train for IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, HI
- How wave starts affected age groupers at Kona
- How to build a pacing plan for the Queen K Highway (Kona bike course)
- How to deal with Kona crosswinds
- Pro tips for heat management at IM World Championships in Kona

More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started

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• Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad

How Sergio Sandoval raised his FTP by 28% to get the big buckle and go sub-9 hours at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB.

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Sergio's Leadville ride file:  https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/sergio/rides/60535640-leadville-100-mtb-2019-is-done-

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

- How to train for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race
- How to raise your FTP by 28%
- How to use fasted training in your training plan
- Racer support strategies for Leadville
- How to build a pacing strategy for Leadville and long races
- What Sergio learned training for and racing Leadville

More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started

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A look into the preparation and execution of the Everesting World Record by Stans Pivot's and Monster Hydro's Keegan Swenson.

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Keegan's ride file: www.trainerroad.com/app/career/keeg…am-100-shelled-

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

- How to select the best route for an Everesting attempt
- How to build a pacing plan for Everesting
- How should you train for a successful Everesting attempt
- The best gearing and equipment choices for Everesting
- Logistics and support strategies for Everesting
- How to build a nutrition plan for Everesting
- What Keegan learned while setting the Everesting World Record

More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center

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ATHLETE INTERVIEWS THAT MAKE YOU FASTER

The Successful Athletes Podcast dissects the preparation and execution of outstanding performances by TrainerRoad athletes. From world record performances to personal records and life changing health improvements, get an inside look at what it takes to get faster.

Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast

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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals

• Build Your Custom Plan: www.trainerroad.com/plan-builder
• Get Started: www.trainerroad.com/getting-started

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