Coaches on Couches

With the TN State Criterium coming to our home turf, we figured it timely to talk about some of the golden rules of criterium racing. We'll cover a little on what crit racing is, what to expect, some strategy, and how NOT to look like a total greenhorn. So if you are newer to bike racing or are considering jumping in on your first crit, grab your chamois, your hammers, and join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches.

In any sport, there are sets of skills you need to posses so that you can perform at your highest level. Let's face it, no one ever got to the elite level of curling without having some serious brooming skills. So today we are going to talk about all those lonely skills you've been ignoring, that actually make a big difference in your performance. We will break down triathlon, cycling, and running specific skills. The list is not all inclusive, so if we missed something important, drop us a comment!

In this sprint episode we spark a revolt against the use of ERG mode when cycling indoors. If you don't know what ERG mode is, this one may not be for you. But if you are a cyclist or triathlete and spend a reasonable amount of time riding on a smart trainer, we're going to enlighten you and give you all the reasons we believe ERG mode is hindering the quality of your precious training time. If you disagree, we want to know! Feel free to drop us a comment.

In endurance sports, proper hydration can make or break your performance on any given day or consecutive days. So in this inaugural SPRINT episode, we talk about the importance and methods behind proper sweat rate testing for cyclists, runners, and triathletes. We just do it in less than 15 minutes.

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Proper pre-race prep for premium (triathlon) performance. Say it 5x fast.

It's time to nail your next goal race, but a lot hinges on what you do in the 24 hours before the gun goes off. Don't sabotage your next race with poor planning and sheer laziness when you put a ton of work into the build up. It's time to lay it all out so join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches!