Episode 85: Impactful Findings from a Coach Perspective

Episode 85: Impactful Findings from a Coach Perspective

We’re BACK! After a 13 month hiatus, the Waite Endurance Podcast is back for 2024. We’re kicking off the first episode of our 4th season with a coaches introspection of impactful findings from across the past several years. We touch on lessons learned, methods molded, and philosophies refined that will impact our coaching moving forward into the new year. Join us for discussions around: * Combining the foundational knowledge of coaching, psychology, and exercise physiology to develop and retain athletes in cycling * Analyzing, collaborating and researching to solve problems using widely available content  * Elements of an environment that supports performance and long term athlete health and wellness * Benefits of additional learning to refine the coach identity   With 2024 right around the corner, be sure to check out our resources for getting your training season on track for a peak performance in the new year! * v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/] * *NEW* v4.1 Masters Base Builder Plan [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/tp-423383/v4-0-masters-45-base-builder-21-week-base-progression-for-experienced-athletes]  * Custom Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/custom-training-plans/]    As always, for our valued podcast listeners, we provide a 25% discount code* to be used on all our Downloadable Training Plans available through the Training Peaks Plan Store [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV]. …and every new plan follower receives a special offer from our friends at The FEED [https://thefeed.com/] to be unlocked for $120 in The FEED credits for 2024! * use code: PODCAST25 when purchasing through TrainingPeaks for ALL of our Downloadable Training Plans.   The post Episode 85: Impactful Findings from a Coach Perspective [https://waiteendurance.com/2023/12/23/episode-85-impactful-findings-from-a-coach-perspective/] appeared first on Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com].

Episode 84: Our New v4.0 Plans, part 4: Race Prep

The Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com] Podcast fueled by The Feed [https://thefeed.com]. _______________________________________________________ This is part 4 of our 4-part mini-series of episodes that unpack and dive deep into the specifics of our newly released v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/]. Our new for 2023 training plan progressions run through our three training blocks: Base Prep, Base Builder and Race Prep that culminate in a peak performance at your next A-event. In this final part 4 episode, we dig into our final training block: Race Prep With your general fitness established from base training, you’re ready for event-specific training in our Race Prep plans. The specificity comes from training the energy systems you will rely on in your A-event, combined with the amount of endurance your event will require. The durations of our Race Prep plans vary based on the length of your A-event in the following fashion: * 6 Weeks for 0.5-1.5 Hour Events * 8 weeks for 1.5-3 Hour Events * 10 weeks for 3-6 Hour Events * 12 weeks for 6-12+ Hour Events The final two-weeks of each Race Prep plan includes a two-week Race Prep taper and peaking progression. This is where we drop training loads while maintaining the event specific intensity in structured training sessions that rid your system of fatigue while increasing your form and improving your ability to achieve a peak performance. Learn how we do it within each plan! Lastly, for our valued podcast listeners, we provide a 25% discount code to be used on top of the already discounted pre-season pricing on all our v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans available through the Training Peaks Plan Store [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV]. …and get a special offer from our friends at the FEED can be unlocked for $118 in FEED credits for our new training plan users! _______________________________________________________ References from this Episode: * Checkout all our new for 2023 v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/] * Currently 50% off pre-season sale through the end of 2022 from Training Peaks [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV] * don’t forget to use 25% discount codes: BASEBUILDER25 and RACEPREP25 when purchasing through TrainingPeaks   The post Episode 84: Our New v4.0 Plans, part 4: Race Prep [https://waiteendurance.com/2022/11/04/episode-84-our-new-v4-0-plans-part-3-race-prep/] appeared first on Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com].

Episode 83: Our New v4.0 Plans, part 3: Base Builder

The Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com] Podcast fueled by The Feed [https://thefeed.com]. _______________________________________________________ This is part 3 of our 4-part mini-series of episodes that unpack and dive deep into the specifics of our newly released v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/]. Our new for 2023 training plan progressions run through our three training blocks: Base Prep, Base Builder and Race Prep that culminate in a peak performance at your next A-event. In this part 3 episode, we dig into our second training block: Base Builder Our highly successful Base Builder progression returns in our most advanced progression to date. Endurance cyclists can build their base fitness for their next A-event across 14-weeks of highly structured training. We progress through all the critical glycolytic energy-systems in two week micro-blocks: * Aerobic Threshold * Low Anaerobic Threshold * High Anaerobic Threshold * Vo2 Max * Anaerobic Power * Peak Power Included in the weekly programming is twice weekly gym sessions, aerobic sessions and a progressively building endurance ride. This progression allows for a gradual increase in weekly training loads leading to increasing CTL (fitness) before transitioning to your event specific Race Prep block. In the 4th and final part of this series, we look at each of our four Race Prep plans that correspond to the specific demands of your A-event duration leading you to your peak performance. Lastly, for our valued podcast listeners, we provide a 25% discount code to be used on top of the already discounted pre-season pricing on all our v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans available through the Training Peaks Plan Store [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV]. …and get a special offer from our friends at the FEED can be unlocked for $118 in FEED credits for our new training plan users! _______________________________________________________ References from this Episode: * Checkout all our new for 2023 v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/] * Currently 50% off pre-season sale through the end of 2022 from Training Peaks [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV] * don’t forget to use 25% discount codes: BASEBUILDER25 and RACEPREP25 when purchasing through TrainingPeaks   The post Episode 83: Our New v4.0 Plans, part 3: Base Builder [https://waiteendurance.com/2022/11/03/episode-83-our-new-v4-0-plans-part-3-base-builder/] appeared first on Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com].

Episode 82: Our New v4.0 Plans, part 2: Base Prep

The Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com] Podcast fueled by The Feed [https://thefeed.com]. _______________________________________________________ This is part 2 of our 4-part mini-series of episodes that unpack and dive deep into the specifics of our newly released v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/]. Our new for 2023 training plan progressions run through our three training blocks: Base Prep, Base Builder and Race Prep that culminate in a peak performance at your next A-event. In this part 2 episode, we dig into our first training block: Base Prep This block gets the legs moving and wheels rolling after your ‘between season’ or off-season break. This 4-week plan provides  specific training sessions to get you back to training with relatively low training loads. Three weekly structured bike sessions can be performed indoors or out per your preferences, while focusing on three distinct parts of the cycling power production elements: * High Cadence Intervals * Low Cadence Intervals * Aerobic w/ Sprints Combined with with three weekly gym sessions, and an optional aerobic cross-training day, you are essentially preparing yourself for the training that follows in the second training block: Base Builder. In the 3rd part of this series, we take a look at our Base Builder progression plan in full detail. Lastly, for our valued podcast listeners, we provide a 25% discount code to be used on top of the already discounted pre-season pricing on all our v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans available through the Training Peaks Plan Store [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV]. …and get a special offer from our friends at the FEED can be unlocked for $118 in FEED credits for our new training plan users! _______________________________________________________ References from this Episode: * Checkout all our new for 2023 v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/] * Currently 50% off pre-season sale through the end of 2022 from Training Peaks [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV] * don’t forget to use 25% discount codes: BASEBUILDER25 and RACEPREP25 when purchasing through TrainingPeaks   The post Episode 82: Our New v4.0 Plans, part 2: Base Prep [https://waiteendurance.com/2022/11/02/episode-82-our-new-v4-0-plans-part-2-base-prep/] appeared first on Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com].

Episode 81: Our New v4.0 Plans, part 1: Overview

The Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com] Podcast fueled by The Feed [https://thefeed.com]. _______________________________________________________ This is part 1 of our 4-part mini-series of episodes that unpack and dive deep into the specifics of our newly released v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/]. Our new for 2023 training plan progressions run through our three training blocks: Base Prep, Base Builder and Race Prep that culminate in a peak performance at your next A-event. In this part 1 episode, we first share all the features behind our new downloadable training plans, including: * optimal training progressions for endurance cyclists (gravel, mountain bike, fondo, etc.) * utilizing a Polarized training model * user adjustable training loads/volume * daily HRV optimization * structured workouts for indoors or outdoors * accompanying strength training via TrainHeroic app * event duration specific Race Prep progressions Then we explain our proven progressive training load model of building fitness to a peak at the right time for your event that leads to a peak performance. As well as how to plan your season out for each of our training blocks, and the way to create your Annual Training Plan to determine your right training loads and timing of your peak performance. In the following parts, 2-4, we unpack each of the training blocks individually allowing for an inside look into how our plans are laid out and what you can expect from them in terms of training progressions and individual sessions. Lastly, for our valued podcast listeners, we provide a 25% discount code to be used on top of the already discounted pre-season pricing on all our v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans available through the Training Peaks Plan Store [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV]. …and get a special offer from our friends at the FEED can be unlocked for $118 in FEED credits for our new training plan users! _______________________________________________________ References from this Episode: * Checkout all our new for 2023 v4.0 Downloadable Training Plans [https://waiteendurance.com/downloadable-training-plans/] * Currently 50% off pre-season sale through the end of 2022 from Training Peaks [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/?language=en&sort.field=soldCount&sort.dir=desc&index=0&keyword=v4.0+HRV] * don’t forget to use 25% discount codes: BASEBUILDER25 and RACEPREP25 when purchasing through TrainingPeaks   The post Episode 81: Our New v4.0 Plans, part 1: Overview [https://waiteendurance.com/2022/11/01/episode-81-our-new-v4-0-plans-part-1-overview/] appeared first on Waite Endurance [https://waiteendurance.com].