# How To Increase Training Consistency, Racing vs. Training, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 413 **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast\ **Created:** [April 20, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063 "2023-04-20T15:03:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![kellenhassell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kellenhassell/32/18302_2.png) [@kellenhassell](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kellenhassell)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/128 "2023-04-21T02:38:54Z")
The scrubbing from the site, “not voluntary,” and Nate’s face, tone, and introduction of how “this is going to be a bit of heavy news,” together all signal to me something along the lines of misconduct/disciplinary issue. ---
**Author:** ![maletero](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/maletero/32/59551_2.png) [@maletero](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/maletero)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/129 "2023-04-21T03:07:27Z")
Pretty hard news, and tough to be left wondering. I’m not here to speculate, just want to pass along good vibes to everyone at TR. ---
**Author:** ![pnzr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pnzr/32/115393_2.png) [@pnzr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pnzr)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 3:13am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/130 "2023-04-21T03:13:34Z")
TR brought this on themselves. Acting like we are all a bunch of good friends, having the time of our life while riding and talking about bikes on the one side and then nates tone with this announcement on the other side. ---
**Author:** ![DaveQB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/daveqb/32/617_2.png) [@DaveQB](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DaveQB)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 3:56am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/131 "2023-04-21T03:56:55Z")
> [@DomEstique](#): > > Amber left with zero fanfare Oh Amber left the company? I’ve been looking forward to her return to the show. I thought she was just taking longer to return from maternity leave. ---
**Author:** ![BarnabyG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/barnabyg/32/17378_2.png) [@BarnabyG](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BarnabyG)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/132 "2023-04-21T04:01:24Z")
No, she did return from mat leave, did a few podcasts, then disappeared. There was a forum post from her (“A fond farewell” or something) but nothing was mentioned on the podcast. ---
**Author:** ![DaveQB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/daveqb/32/617_2.png) [@DaveQB](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DaveQB)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 4:06am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/133 "2023-04-21T04:06:44Z")
I do recall hearing her on an episode or two, but I still thought she was on extended leave and would be back 😃. Such a shame. Found the thread you mentioned. Thanks. > [@A Heartfelt Thank You From Amber](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/a-heartfelt-thank-you-from-amber/77171): > > Hi everyone, It’s been a good run here at TrainerRoad, and I want to share with you all that I’ve decided I’m ready for new challenges. Yesterday was my last day at TrainerRoad. I want to thank all of you TR athletes, podcast listeners, and forum contributors for sharing your time and perspectives with me these past few years. I appreciate every question, kind note, and thoughtful comment. Although technically I was mostly at my desk speaking or typing into a box, you welcomed me into a livi… ---
**Author:** ![dhellman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dhellman/32/5964_2.png) [@dhellman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/dhellman)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/134 "2023-04-21T04:07:53Z")
This is her new project: > [@Amber's new project: Be a Good Wheel Podcast](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ambers-new-project-be-a-good-wheel-podcast/82579/1): > > I didn’t see that anyone else posted about this, but Amber is starting her own podcast! It’s called “Be a Good Wheel”, and she’s started a Kickstarter to help with the startup funding required for it. If anyone is interested in learning more about the podcast (and maybe chipping in), you can find more here: [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beagoodwheel/the-be-a-good-wheel-podcast](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beagoodwheel/the-be-a-good-wheel-podcast) (@mcneese.chad if this isn’t allowed, please feel free to delete the post.) ---
**Author:** ![tombaker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tombaker/32/21609_2.png) [@tombaker](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tombaker)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 4:23am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/135 "2023-04-21T04:23:49Z")
It would be awesome if Chad became co-host on Amber’s podcast ---
**Author:** ![Crownan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/crownan/32/103116_2.png) [@Crownan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Crownan)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 8:51am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/136 "2023-04-21T08:51:21Z")
> [@maletero](#): > > Pretty hard news, and tough to be left wondering. I’m not here to speculate, just want to pass along good vibes to everyone at TR. Ditto to this! 👍🏽 ---
**Author:** ![tonistali](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tonistali/32/7725_2.png) [@tonistali](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tonistali)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 8:52am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/137 "2023-04-21T08:52:24Z")
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**Author:** ![Macy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/macy/32/6458_2.png) [@Macy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Macy)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/138 "2023-04-21T08:56:12Z")
While podcasts give the impression of knowing people, ultimately, we don’t. Certainly not enough to jump to conclusions. Whatever happened, I’m sure it’s tough for all parties after all these years. Nate’s certainly had a tough few years. ---
**Author:** ![Bhofstra](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bhofstra/32/122890_2.png) [@Bhofstra](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bhofstra)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/139 "2023-04-21T10:23:29Z")
That really is terrible for all involved, Nate and Chad have worked together for a long time, were friends, Nate even bought Chads house when he moved away, this is probably a friendship/relationship destroying thing, I hope they both end up ok in the end. ---
**Author:** ![ODriscoll](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/odriscoll/32/96020_2.png) [@ODriscoll](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ODriscoll)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/140 "2023-04-21T11:02:31Z")
I’ve been keeping a close eye on Chads socials, genuinely surprised he hasn’t told his side of the story yet 😆 ---
**Author:** ![CaptainThunderpants](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/captainthunderpants/32/133391_2.png) [@CaptainThunderpants](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CaptainThunderpants)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/141 "2023-04-21T11:07:44Z")
Not matter why the decision was made, this sort of puts the nail in the coffin for the podcast for me. And this isn’t some, “oh I’m mad at TR for this, I’m boycotting the podcast” kind of thing. No, it’s just the podcast really doesn’t have any draw anymore for me. I said it earlier and in other threads; the podcast has really lost its spark. It seems every other episode is a “Hot Takes” episode, which was fun at first, but now just feels like they’re out of ideas or too lazy to research anything so they throw together some tame cycling opinions and call it a day. Just feels like there’s no effort in making a really high quality podcast anymore. Like my favorite TV shows (long long ago when they released weekly), I used to be excited each week for the new podcast episode. Now, I’m episodes behind and some aren’t even finished because I’ve lost interest in that episode or there’s just nothing drawing me to finish it. The episodes with Chad were legitimately the only ones I was listening start to finish. It’s a sad day to hear he’s gone, whatever the reason. ---
**Author:** ![RexSkeleton](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rexskeleton/32/63947_2.png) [@RexSkeleton](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/RexSkeleton)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 11:34am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/142 "2023-04-21T11:34:44Z")
LLC can have multiple share holders but not many. You will see this for Doctor offices ---
**Author:** ![msanford](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/msanford/32/12893_2.png) [@msanford](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/msanford)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/143 "2023-04-21T12:02:51Z")
I can see if Chad was one’s favorite character on the “show” and some people losing interest in the podcast thereafter… But we do not know what happened. if something bad happened from a HR perspective and they kept him on b/c he has a fan base - that would not be right. We don’t know the details, so I feel boycott is a little strong here. It’s a business and they have to make decisions that are the right direction to the business, as well correct by HR policies, and fair if any other employee were in the same situation regardless of status in the company. ---
**Author:** ![CaptainThunderpants](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/captainthunderpants/32/133391_2.png) [@CaptainThunderpants](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CaptainThunderpants)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/144 "2023-04-21T12:06:23Z")
> [@msanford](#): > > so I feel boycott is a little strong here. That’s why I specifically said it wasn’t a boycott, lol. ---
**Author:** ![buirechain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d26b3c/32.png) [@buirechain](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/buirechain)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/145 "2023-04-21T12:08:52Z")
> [@OreoCookie](#): > > Plus, I don’t know whether @SarahLaverty has a coaching license, but she does have a degree in sports science. She is qualified to do all the deep dives even if she technically were not a coach. While I will miss Chad and wish him well like the rest, for the future of othe podcast I really hope that Sarah or someone else takes over the deep dives. I like various things on the podcast, but the science based discussion is a large part of what drew me in. ---
**Author:** ![obenson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/obenson/32/7757_2.png) [@obenson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/obenson)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/146 "2023-04-21T12:09:11Z")
Given the pointed announcement and the scrubbing, I suspect a serious breach of trust or personal rift happened between chad and Nate/TR - that could mean anything, and either side, or both, could be culpable. That said, it does reopen the Amber departure. Nate and Jonathan used to gush over Amber. Fans loved her and she was a foundation of the podcast. Then mysteriously she disappears and but for a small post in the forum she is persona non grata at TR. no thanks yous, no acknowledgement that she left (unless I missed it) no final podcast. It has the air of a personal rift that was heavily managed and left me feeling a bit less confident that TR is as fun and easygoing as it seems. ---
**Author:** ![hubcyclist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hubcyclist/32/14363_2.png) [@hubcyclist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hubcyclist)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063/147 "2023-04-21T12:12:46Z")
personally, i haven’t tuned in to the podcasts for a while. I don’t find the various guest athletes to be particularly compelling or insightful, no offense to them. being an excellent athlete doesn’t always mean you have a ton of great insight for the average folk [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063.md?page=6) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-training-consistency-racing-vs-training-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-413/83063.md?page=8)