January 17, 2019
This is going to be a great episode! Amber Pierce has more than ten years of experience in the pro women’s peloton and more than 60 race wins across 5 continents. She’s incredibly knowledgeable regarding performance, human physiology, and women’s specific issues within the sport of cycling, and we are excited to have her as our special guest. Join us live this Thursday at 8:00am Pacific!
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Topics covered in this episode:
• What it’s like to race in the women’s pro peloton
• How fast do you have to be to be competitive in women’s racing? (7:00)
• The perks and challenges of racing for a pro team
• How to fuel your training (23:50)
• Managing eating disorders as a cyclist (34:00)
• The best way for women to get started in racing (43:45)
• Why Americans have such a hard time with international racing (56:30)
• The role of cognitive load in your performance (56:30)
• How to psychologically recover from a crash (1:15:25)
• How to balance training with hormonal cycles (1:21:55)
• Women’s specific equipment (1:27:00)
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Live Notes
More information on Amber
http://www.amberpierce.us/
National Eating Disorders Association
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
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