Weight vs. Power, Failed Workouts, Junk Miles and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 291

Weight goals can seem like they are at odds with power goals, but there is a healthy way to achieve both. We’ll cover this as well as whether it is better to struggle through a workout or bail early, what is the definition of “junk miles” and if they have a place in training, and much more. Tune in now to Episode 291 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   • Introduction 0:00• New Year’s Resolutions for the hosts 4:23 • What is an ideal power curve like? 16:46 • How to use power data for mountain bikers 31:48 • Is it better to struggle or fail a workout? 49:02 • Heart rate vs. RPE-based training 1:07:20 • Why some plans don’t have ramp tests at the end of the plan 1:10:34 • Best cycling-related Christmas gifts 1:11:47 • How to pace the climbs at Leadville 1:15:23 • How to build a race calendar 1:19:24 • Skiing for cross-training 1:20:46 • What are junk miles? 1:22:50 • Are bananas and dates good fuel for cycling? 1:30:22 • Weight goals vs. performance goals 1:45:00 ------------------------------------------------------------------   SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-athletes-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1516326667 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWNjZXNzZnVsYXRobGV0ZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI4ViIjWs8xnCiBCYoay5U0B    ------------------------------------------------------------------    RESOURCES AND STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE   -    ------------------------------------------------------------------ STAY IN TOUCH   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad