Episode 198: Potassium in Sports Drinks & Planning Recovery for Time-Crunched Cyclists

05/29/24 • 24 min

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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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Question 1: Should I add potassium to my sports drink?
Natriuresis from overconsumption of potassium
Question 2: How can I keep my job and get enough recovery while training as a Time-Crunched Cyclist?
How to recover well when you have limited time for recovery
4 Steps to scheduling sleep, rest between workouts, training intensity, and training volume.

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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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IN THIS EPISODE

Question 1: Should I add potassium to my sports drink?
Natriuresis from overconsumption of potassium
Question 2: How can I keep my job and get enough recovery while training as a Time-Crunched Cyclist?
How to recover well when you have limited time for recovery
4 Steps to scheduling sleep, rest between workouts, training intensity, and training volume.

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Episode 199: Is Training Twice a Day Good for Time-Crunched Cyclists?

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Question: Is one long ride better than two shorter ones?
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Risks associated with Double Days
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LINKS
- Benefits and Risks of Two-a-Day Training for Cyclists
- Two Shorter Rides or One Really Long Ride: Which is better for training?
- Do's and Don'ts of Double Day Training for Ultrarunners

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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS - Episode 198: Potassium in Sports Drinks & Planning Recovery for Time-Crunched Cyclists

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From the team at CTS . This is the Time Crunch Cyclist podcast , our show dedicated to answering your training questions and providing actionable advice to help you improve your performance even if you're strapped for time . I'm your host , coach Adam Pulford , and I'm one of the over 50 professional coaches who make up the team at CTS . In each episode , I draw on our team's colle