Summary
In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell reflects on the past year, expressing gratitude to listeners and sharing insights on coaching and training strategies. He emphasizes a minimalist approach to coaching, the importance of flexibility in training plans, and debunks myths surrounding base training and zone two training. Schell advocates for simplicity and effectiveness in workouts, encouraging athletes to focus on performance metrics beyond just FTP.
Takeaways
- Focus on doing a small amount of things well.
- Be flexible with your training plans.
- Quality time on the trainer is essential.
- Zone two training should be viewed as endurance work.
- Simplicity in workouts leads to better tracking of progress.
- Workouts should be flexible in intensity and volume.
- FTP is not the only measure of success.
- Performance at races is the ultimate goal.
- Consider other metrics like five-hour power.
- Engage in various aerobic activities during winter.
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