Overview:
Canadian Olympian and Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson is one of the most dynamic and entertaining riders in the pro peloton. But inspiration to train and compete at her best doesn't always come easily. Learn what inspires Alison, what she does to find or create inspiration when it doesn't come naturally, and how you can draw on the same skills and techniques she uses to inspire yourself to greatness.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• How the Olympics inspired Alison to start cycling
• Finding motivation in playfulness
• Motivating yourself to get started when you don't want to
• Finding the inspiration to train when the going gets hard

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.

Guest Bio
Alison Jackson is one of the most recognizable Canadian professional cyclists, not only because wins races all over the world, but also because her dance moves have made her a social media sensation. She is a two-time Olympian, the first North American cyclist to win Paris-Roubaix, and multi-time Canadian National Champion. For 2025, she will race for the EF Education-Oatly Pro Cycling Team. Alison works with CTS Coach Adam Pulford.

More About Alison Jackson:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/aliactionjackson/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliactionjackson?lang=en
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/alisonactionjackson
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliACTIONjackso
• Team: https://efprocycling.com/

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OVERVIEW
Virtual racing on TrainingPeaks Virtual, Zwift, Rouvy or other indoor cycling platforms can be a fun and intense addition to an athlete's overall program. They can even become the central focus of your season! But too much virtual racing can work against you by removing too much of the specificity and contrast your training plan needs in order for you to experience gains in fitness and performance. If you want to jump into virtual racing or hard virtual group rides, here's a guide on how to do it wisely and effectively.

TOPICS COVERED

• Swap race for interval session?
• Mistakes to avoid when adding virtual racing to training plan
• Bringing contrast to your training

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LINKS/RESOURCES

• CTS Membership: https://trainright.com/membership
• TP Virtual: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/virtual/
• TP Virtual Race Hub: https://tpvirtualhub.com/

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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Overview:
Joe Friel, legendary coach and author of "The Cyclists Training Bible", "Fast After 50", and "Ride Inside" (among other titles), is back on the podcast to discuss some fundamental truths and takeaways on coaching and training. Whether you're new to training or you've been working out for decades, this is an opportunity to confirm what you've experienced and learned over the years and to discover more nuanced observations and techniques from one of the best coaches in the profession.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Importance of a high performance mindset
• Balancing the Big 3: Career, Family, Training
• How to individualize training for Time-Crunched and Time-Rich Athletes
• Overreaching vs Overtraining: Importance of scheduling rest
• Race readiness: The difference between resting and tapering
• Strength training: Why to do it, how, and when for Time-Crunched Athletes and Aging Athletes

LINKS

• Suggestions for the Aging Athlete - Joe Friel
• Motivation: Thoughts on Training #5: Motivation - Joe Friel
• Consistency: Thoughts on Training #3: Consistency Is Key - Joe Friel
• FastTalk, Joe’s New Training Bible
• Joe Friel’s Website and Books

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GUEST
For endurance athletes and coaches, Joe Friel needs no introduction. A legend in the endurance coaching profession, Joe is the author of some of the most successful books on endurance training, including "The Cyclist's Training Bible", "The Triathlete's Training Bible", and "Fast After 50". He was a founder of Peaksware, creator of TrainingPeaks software. As a coach, his clients have included elite amateur and professional road cyclists, mountain bikers, and triathletes and duathletes.

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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