# Panic Training, Fitness Plateaus, Pro Racing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 423 **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast\ **Created:** [June 29, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/panic-training-fitness-plateaus-pro-racing-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-423/84954 "2023-06-29T15:08:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MaxinePhilavong](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/maxinephilavong/32/115724_2.png) [@MaxinePhilavong](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MaxinePhilavong)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/panic-training-fitness-plateaus-pro-racing-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-423/84954/1 "2023-06-29T15:08:48Z")
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: [Spotify – Web Player](https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2) iTunes: [Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad - Podcast - Apple Podcasts](https://trainerroad.cc/apple2) Google Podcasts: [Google Podcasts is no longer available](https://trainerroad.cc/google) [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/0/7/07dd026cb73d42271698bc0ebb965d83a2c2c4cd.jpeg "Panic Training, Fitness Plateaus, Pro Racing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 423") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C51VqVlx3mQ) TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:20) Hannah’s Euro Race Block Learnings (10:35) How has the women’s field changed? (15:46) How to manage when expectations don’t match outcomes (20:07) How Hannah overcame Leogang’s steep climbs (27:38) Are wider tires slower? (38:12) How Hannah is mentally approaching Leadville after winning last year (50:06) Are there signs that you’ve nearly reached your potential as an athlete? (1:10:58) What pedals are best for road and off-road? (1:21:20 Can you cram for a race? Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/6/1/618501647d1acc5ba4c6e1cd7064fdd9c35f39c3.jpeg "Massage Guns for Endurance Athletes: More Than Placebo? | Cycling Science Explained") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtoCgX1CAUM) Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: [Spotify](https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf) iTunes: [Science of Getting Faster Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad - Podcast - Apple Podcasts](https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf) TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and science-based coaching principles to continually assess your performance and intelligently adjust your training plan. It trains you as an individual and makes you a faster cyclist. Learn more about TrainerRoad: [Cycling Planning, Training, & Analytics - TrainerRoad](https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur) Learn more about Adaptive Training: [Adaptive Training: The Right Workout. Every Time. - TrainerRoad](https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea) ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad’s Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests. Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: [Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - TrainerRoad](https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi) MORE PODCASTS FROM TRAINERROAD Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: [Successful Athletes Podcast - TrainerRoad](https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5) Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: [The Science of Getting Faster Podcast - TrainerRoad](https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP) STAY IN TOUCH Training Blog: [TrainerRoad Blog - Cycling Training Resources and Tips](https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN) TrainerRoad Forum: [TrainerRoad - Cycling & Training Forum](https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/](https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/) Strava Club: [Reno, Nevada | TrainerRoad](https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd](https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad](https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad) #### TrainerRoad Podcast Network [Submit your Question to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast](https://www.trainerroad.com/podcast) [Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast](https://www.trainerroad.com/podcast) [Subscribe to the Successful Athletes Podcast](https://www.trainerroad.com/successful-athletes-podcast) [Submit your story to the Successful Athletes Podcast](https://www.trainerroad.com/successful-athletes-podcast) [Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast](https://www.trainerroad.com/sogf) [Submit a topic to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast](https://www.trainerroad.com/sogf) ---
**Author:** ![MI-XC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mi-xc/32/12993_2.png) [@MI-XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MI-XC)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/panic-training-fitness-plateaus-pro-racing-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-423/84954/2 "2023-07-04T16:25:32Z")
Great podcast! This has been my favorite in quite some time, well done TR team. Not sure why, but I just love the female perspective on racing and training, maybe they’re just more open and candid. Thanks @IvyAudrain and Hannah! (Don’t know Hannah’s handle). ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Naito](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/michael_naito/32/122890_2.png) [@Michael\_Naito](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Michael_Naito)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2023, 2:25am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/panic-training-fitness-plateaus-pro-racing-and-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-423/84954/3 "2023-07-09T02:25:13Z")
Amazing! The question about genetic potential was mine! How often can you get a bunch of pro cyclists to comment your training!? Thank you @Jonathan / @IvyAudrain / and Hannah! A couple of the biggest takeaways for me: - Relax, I’m getting faster, slowly but surely. Proof is on the career page. - Reframe from “genetic potential” to “practical potential”. - Don’t expect an FTP bump from “specialty phase”, that’s not what it’s trying to do. Here is a link to my calendar for anyone that wants further context into the comments made on the podcast: [- TrainerRoad](https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/michael%20naito%20/calendar) I’m really looking forward to looking back at this question in a year and laughing at myself for asking about reaching my “potential” as an athlete.