The Second Echelon

Noah and Conor sit down with Martin Murillo, a Colombian-born former Ivy-League athlete, marketing guru for Specialized, and a connoisseur of ultra-endurance adventure!

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Noah and Conor chat about domestic stage racing, and Conor shares epic tales from three hardest races he's ever done!

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Conor and Noah break down common misconceptions about strength training for cycling, and discuss the real purposes and benefits of strength training for cyclists. Conor also shares  first-hand experience about designing realistic training exercises for firefighters, the physical requirements of firefighting, what it's like driving and operating a 75,000lb firetruck, the importance of the team dynamic in firefighting, the evolution of firefighting techniques along with new building technologies, and more!

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-Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Check out our services and Jakroo store at www.williamsracingacademy.com

-Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/

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Noah interviews Christian on his directing experience from the Collegiate to National and Professional ranks, examine the differences between private coaching individual athletes and coaching/directing a team, strategies and philosophies to align the goals of a team and the individual to achieve maximum performance, what makes a good team director, the role of development teams vs pro teams,  and problems and solutions to the current development pathway.

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-Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/

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You always see the same athletes making  the breakaway, but what is their secret? It isn't clairvoyance or the mystical power of voodoo, but a consistent methodology. In this episode Noah and Conor discuss the 4 key elements to reading a race and making the breakaway. Also, a brief discussion about Conors race career and how he came to work at WRA!

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Christian and Noah return to open the second season of The Second Echelon! Topics include happenings since the last episode in April of 21', as well as what is in store for 22' and the future.

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Burnout is a common topic in the world of training and performance cycling. However, it is often misunderstood as many cases of burnout are self-inflicted by the athlete falling short of their personal expectations, or not maintaining a balanced routine. While athletes who are experiencing burnout may exhibit a lack of Enthusiasm and Intentness (read: desire and effort), it wasn't a lack of those crucial qualities that got them there in the first place. In most cases, it was too much of that energy focused in the wrong direction for too long. In this episode, Christian and Noah share examples and experience on how to refocus, revive, and inject some fun back into your training program; all while building skills, confidence, and hopefully making some new friends along the way!

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-Freight Training Plans- Professional-grade training plans for cyclists, backed by 25 years of experience and proven science. Plans starting at $45, shop now at https://freighttrainingplans.com/

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Christian and Noah discuss what it means to be a professional mountain bike racer, the different types of "pro",  as well as different levels and avenues of income. There is a clear path to setting yourself apart as an athlete worthy of pay, and in this game, good results are just the entry fee.

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-Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Check out our services and Jakroo store at www.williamsracingacademy.com

-Freight Training Plans- Professional-grade training plans for cyclists, backed by 25 years of experience and proven science. Plans starting at $45, shop now at https://freighttrainingplans.com/

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The UCI has made new rules to protect us from riding our bikes very incorrectly! Also, part 2 of the Cooperation block on John Wooden's Pyramid of Success. Do you know how to  cooperate with yourself? Do you practice emotional intelligence? Do you trust yourself in stressful situations or under pressure?

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This episode is the first part of a deep dive on Cooperation, and where it fits in the Pyramid of Success. But first! More news and clarity on the new Olympic Development Academy when the CEO and Performance Director of USA Cycling join a live panel to address concerns voiced by the community!

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Want to race in Belgium? https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/

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