Q2 Goals, Using a Whoop, Coaching if not a skilled rider & Late Workout Refueling
Release Date: 04/02/2024
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info_outlineJoin Peter and Molly as they conduct a Q2/spring Goal Check-in and address three listener questions. They discuss whether a less skilled rider could be a great cycling coach, strategies for refueling after late-night training, and ways to incorporate wearables like Whoop into training decisions.
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