Scribble Outside The Lines: How Imperfect Training Makes Faster Cyclists (#274) The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast By CTS podcast

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Scribble Outside the Lines: How Imperfect Training Makes Faster Cyclists (#274)

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OVERVIEW
Following a training plan is better than training haphazardly, but how closely do you need to follow the letter of the plan? In Episode 274 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Coach Adam Pulford discusses the benefits and necessity of not following the plan to a T, when that’s ok, when it’s not, and how to adjust daily training sessions based on how you're feeling while still sticking to the vision and progression of a bigger plan.

TOPICS COVERED

What flexibility means in endurance training
Examples: hard day planned and don't feel great
Example: easy day planned and feel great
Example: had day planned and feel great
Should you push through a hard workout if you don't feel good?
How to modify your workouts on any given day
Autonomy of training

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RESOURCES

Rigid vs Flexible Training:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23881116/
Planned vs Self Select:
- https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.02061?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Time in Zone vs Just HIIT:
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-018-3910-3
Specific vs General Training Programs:
- https://sportsci.org/jour/05/amt-m.pdf

HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.
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Chapters

1. Why Flexibility Matters (00:00:00)

2. Plan Versus Perfection (00:02:36)

3. When Details Start To Matter (00:03:03)

4. Real-World Adjustment Scenarios (00:03:17)

5. How Much To Flex: Volume And Ranges (00:06:30)

6. Building Autonomy And Awareness (00:08:39)

7. When To Scribble, When To Follow (00:10:28)

8. Plan Or Vibes: Finding The Balance (00:11:45)

9. Closing And Listener Actions (00:12:36)

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