Pre Leadville 100 Team Call With Kaizen Endurance Training Babble: Off-Road Insights For Mountain Bike And Gravel Cycling podcast

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Pre Leadville 100 Team Call with Kaizen Endurance

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Summary
In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast you get to be a fly on the wall and listen in on our team meeting in prep for the Leadville 100. This conversation provides an in-depth overview of strategies and considerations for the LT100 focusing on course details, climbing and descent techniques, weather and nutrition, aid station usage, pacing, and altitude management.

Takeaways

The course is 105 miles with significant elevation changes.
Pacing is crucial, especially in the first hour.
Climbing techniques can help avoid bottlenecks.
Descent safety is paramount; choose lines wisely.
Weather can change rapidly; be prepared with layers.
Nutrition should be planned and executed carefully.
Aid stations are for emergencies; have a strategy.
Crew support can enhance race performance.
Altitude affects performance; manage your effort accordingly.
Stay focused and keep pedaling with purpose.

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