Episode 213: The Time-Crunched Cyclist's Guide to Cyclocross, with Chris Merriam

09/11/24 • 51 min

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

OVERVIEW
Overview: 'Cross is coming! Coach Adam Pulford talks with Chris Merriam, Team Manager of CXD Trek Bikes, about all things cyclocross, from mistakes 'crossers make to equipment recommendations, key workouts, and race day strategies.
TOPICS COVERED

Common pre-season training mistakes
Skill and technique mistakes in training
What to look for in a cyclocross training group
Work/life balance with cyclocross racing
Mistakes in equipment selection
Race day strategies
Cyclocross-specific interval training

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LINKS
Social media:
CXD IG: https://www.instagram.com/cxdtrekbikes/
CXHairs IG = https://www.instagram.com/cxhairs/
Resources:
CXHairs Bulletin on Substack: https://cxhairs.substack.com/
DCCX: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057314694024

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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Common pre-season training mistakes
Skill and technique mistakes in training
What to look for in a cyclocross training group
Work/life balance with cyclocross racing
Mistakes in equipment selection
Race day strategies
Cyclocross-specific interval training

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Episode 212 - Which is Best: SweetSpot vs. Polarized Training for Cyclists?

OVERVIEW
Overview: The sports science debate between training methodologies seems to pit Polarized training (e.g., hard days hard, easy days easy) against Tempo/Sweetspot training (e.g., high aerobic training, often derided as "the middle ground"). For real athletes, all intensities matter and how you use them depends on your available time and your goals. Here's how to figure it out.
TOPICS COVERED

Polarized vs. SweetSpot definitions
SweetSpot pros and cons
Polarized training pros and cons
Practical recommendations for Time-Crunched Cyclists

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Heat Training Resources:

Image discussed in the podcast
Koop’s: Ultrarunners' Heat Acclimation Cheat Sheet - Jason Koop
Asker’s: Beat the Heat – a hot bath after exercise boosts performance in the heat
Stacy’s: Heat Regulation For Women | Dr. Stacy Sims

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Lindsay Golich is a senior exercise physiologist for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. She has also been a CTS Coach since 2003. Currently, she manages the USOC's Athlete Performance Lab and the High Altitude & Environmental Training Center at the Olympic Training Center. Lindsay has developed protocols for laboratory and field testing, and has coached more than 15-National Champions and multiple Olympic and World Championships medalists.
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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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS - Episode 213: The Time-Crunched Cyclist's Guide to Cyclocross, with Chris Merriam

Transcript

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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