Keegan Swirbul Cycling Training Tips for Amateurs & Pros!

In this conversation, Keegan and Brendan discuss various topics related to training and performance in cycling. They talk about the importance of fueling properly during rides to avoid bonking and the misconception that suffering through a ride without eating is a badge of honor. They also discuss the value of endurance rides and how they contribute to building a strong foundation. Lastly, they touch on the use of devices like blood oxygen saturation monitors and sleep trackers and caution against relying too heavily on them. In this conversation, Brendan Housler and Keegan discuss several key themes related to training and performance in endurance sports. They emphasize the importance of looking at the big picture and not relying too heavily on one metric or training load. They also discuss the value of focusing on base building and aerobic training, especially during periods of inconsistency or recovery. They encourage athletes to experiment with different training approaches to find what works best for them. Finally, they highlight the importance of maintaining training consistency even when not feeling great, as long as there are no underlying health issues. Thanks, Keegan!  You can find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/keggag/  CHAPTERS:  00:00 Introduction 02:36: Discussing Bike Racing 10:05: Fueling Properly to Avoid Bonking 13:29: The Value of Endurance Rides 24:45 Individual Differences in Training Approaches 25:03 Taking a Big Picture Approach 28:43 The Value of Base Building 36:15 Experimenting with Training Approaches 42:53 Maintaining Training Consistency 48:13 Don't Rely Too Heavily on Metrics Check out buycycle, the largest global marketplace for pre-owned bikes. For a limited time only, enter code EVOQ.BIKE to remove the seller protection fee when listing your bike visit ⁠buycycle.com⁠ - ⁠https://buycycle.com/en-us?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=podcast&utm_campaign=evoq.bike⁠ 👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store! Training Plans Starting at $19! https://www.evoq.bike/training-plans 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store 💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off 😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

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