Zach joined us for a detailed discussion on how pros approach endurance training differently than amateurs. It turned into a discussion filled with actionable tips on how he approaches training plan adjustments, what he prioritizes in his training from a planning and execution standpoint, his tips on what he focuses on during workouts in order to execute them better, and much more.
I personally loved this conversation, so I hope you all enjoy it as well!
// TOPICS COVERED
(00:00:00) How Do I Get Better at the Process of Training?
(00:01:06) How Do You Balance Full-Time Work and High-Level Training?
(00:04:23) When Should I Stick to the Plan vs Adjust a Workout?
(00:07:08) Should I Ever Push Harder Than My Workout Prescribes?
(00:11:43) Is Consistency More Important Than Training Volume?
(00:15:33) Do Big Training Camps Actually Make Me Fitter?
(00:18:11) Why Are My Key Workouts Getting Worse?
(00:22:49) What Does “Listen to Your Body” Actually Mean?
(00:25:26) How Should I Adjust Training on a Bad Day?
(00:26:19) What Metrics Should I Focus on During Workouts?
(00:34:11) How Do I Mentally Handle Hard Intervals?
(00:40:24) How Do I Pace Intervals Outside Without Chasing Watts?
(00:44:06) How Do I Stay Disciplined on Long Endurance Rides?
(00:48:01) Do I Need to Ride Race Distance to Prepare for Long Gravel Events?
(00:53:13) How Do I Survive the Early Attacks in Gravel Races?
(00:56:11) Where Can I Follow Zach + Start Structured Training?
