Got a packed schedule that seems impossible to fit training into? This episode shows you a practical hack for squeezing in a quality three-hour endurance session without sacrificing your day's commitments. Watch how combining your commute with your ride can be the game-changer you need to stay consistent with your training.
Key Takeaways
- Use your travel time as training time — ride partway to your destination and have someone pick you up, turning dead time into structured workouts
- An endurance ride structure: spend most of the session in zone two (steady state), then hit 45 minutes of zone three (tempo work) at 7/10 effort for quality stimulus
- Embrace discomfort in training conditions like rain and traffic — it builds mental toughness and mirrors real-world cycling challenges
- A busy schedule isn't an excuse to skip training; instead, creatively stack your commitments so training fits naturally into your day
- Short hiatus from content is fine, but consistency matters once you're back — the podcast and daily vlogs create accountability and community
Expert Quotes
"There's a Gore Dalai Lama quote and he said today is the busiest day of the year so meditate twice as long"
"I love riding in a city, some people hate the traffic but I love it — it's like being in a bunch, has a little pattern flow"
"Squeeze in training okay — the key is getting creative about when and where you fit it in"