Summary: Justin Thomas is a Masters XC National Champion who shifted focus to a Cyclocross National Championship in 2017. Tune in and bring your questions as we dig into what it took to be nationally competitive in CX, how it differed from MTB, and how he balanced training, career and family responsibilities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Friend of the Podcast Payson McElveen wins Singlespeed World Championships! - Follow up on Kona interviewee performances - Takeaways from training block in Kona - New Calendar updates! - Justin Thomas - Background in sports - Justin's swimming tips from XTERRA - Justin's experience at the MTB National Championships - How to switch focus from MTB to CX - Balancing training, career, and family - What to eat right before an early morning workout - Justin's bike setup - How Justin warms up for CX races - What to eat before a CX race - Tips and tricks for getting a good start in a CX race - Does running fitness translate well for CX? - How to pace a CX race More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST - FLO Cycling - Tire Pressure: http://flocycling.blogspot.com/2014/09/flo-cycling-tire-pressure.html - Garmin Radar: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/518151 - Throwback Thursday: Justin Thomas’ Unique Road to Masters Nationals in His Reno Hometown: https://www.cxmagazine.com/justin-thomas-2018-reno-masters-cyclocross-nationals-sabbatical - Cannondale SuperX: https://www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Bike/ProductDetail?Id=5e5935ab-cc1d-429b-8d31-5bea42b468dd&parentid=undefined - Zipp 303 Tubulars: https://www.zipp.com/wheels/303-firecrest---tubular-disc-brake/# - Stages Power Meter: https://store.stagescycling.com/stages-power-meters Justin’s CX Warmup workout: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/184631-pahrah - Feedback Sports Omnium Over Drive Portable Trainer: https://www.feedbacksports.com/shop/omnium-portable-trainer/ - Skratch Labs Fruit Drops: https://www.skratchlabs.com/products/sport-energy-chews ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad
