The Art & Science of Coaching: 6 fundamentals of Time Trialing - #65 from Under the Sun

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The Art & Science of Coaching: 6 fundamentals of Time Trialing - #65

1 hour 36 minutes Posted Jul 15, 2021 at 4:24 pm.

Time Trial intro

Zach's attraction to time trialing

Fundamental #1 is Ability

importance of pacing

ability to carry speed

Fundamental #2 is Mindset

Strava is time trialing

Fundamental #3 is Equipment

speed impact from position on the bike

steps to take to improve equipment

aerodynamic considerations to focus on*

position maintenance

video tricks & eyeball wind tunnel from Zach

Fundamental #4 is Training

Zach's training prep for Nationals

frequency & workouts on the TT bike

flexibility and core importance for TT

stressing all energy systems as courses vary

examples of intervals to perform

training to the demands of the event

Fundamental #5 is Competition (Racing)

view TT races differently than other types

dialing in your race day routine

Fundamental #6 is Experience

accelerate growth from mentors

Zach shares his Pro TT and Elite Nationals experience

Knoxville TT experience for 10th at US Pro TT

takeaways from the Pro TT to improve upon

from underdog to favorite at Elite Nationals in Florida

champions ride their plan

winning nationals by just 2 seconds

do not "half ass" it, go full gas, watch what happens

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Coach Zach Gregg and Coach Tim Hall breakdown and discuss 6 important fundamentals to the time trial discipline. These 6 fundamentals can be applied across multiple disciplines in the sport of cycling, not just road racing. So whether you are a MTB or CX, Road or Track competitor, some or all of these fundamentals can be applied. Coach Gregg is a time trial specialist for Team Project Echelon. He placed 10th in the 2021 US Pro National Time Trial Championship in Knoxville, and a week later won the 2021 Elite National Time Trial Championship in Florida. There is a lot of info packed into this episode, and can be utilized by any competitor in the sport. Listen and level up!

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