Love that video Sam! Always super interesting to hear from a professional what their approach is so super thankful for your insights. Would love to see this type of video for some of the other stuff like running, swimming or mobility and nutrition as well. Keep working hard!
I found with a lot of things in life being comfortable being uncomfortable not only makes you better at that discipline in what you’re doing but improves your mental outlook on a lot of things in life we grow by stepping outside the easy circle. Love it, keep it up and look forward to T100
Tip 3 is the one I needed to hear (again). First time I heard this approach was from a clip of Bridie O'Donnell (hour record holder) saying for her hour attempt she had to not fear the pain that was to come, but to seek it out and bring it to her. I’m a 52 year old masters cyclist in Sydney, doing weekly crits, and i get closer to first place when I take this approach (it’s always a mass sprint at the end, and it hurts). I’m lucky when I get 4 hours on the bike in a week. These are the only two times I’ve heard this piece of advice about the discomfort. I asked my wife once, only 49% in jest, if she would stand next to me for interval sessions and yell at me or whack me if I fall off pace. She said she didn’t have it in her to do that. I still think that would be a great way to get through a very hard session. I only really train on the trainer in the shed. Too many maniacs on Sydney roads. I can tell you believe in what you are saying in this clip. Pleasure to watch.
As an injured runner currently cross training heavily on the bike, tip 3 was a realisation for me, I can go harder on the bike more frequently compared to running.
Great video Sam, being comfortable being uncomfortable is such an important tip. Something I’ll still working at as well as teaching my girls the same thing.
Thanks Sam. I have never done any triathlon but I do 6 run workouts a week and have started adding cycling into my weekly plan too for the past year or so. Being an old dog I have to take small steps at a time, but some tips from a pro are always welcome and always very useful too. Who knows, I might even take up swimming as well and come chasing you around the race course one day 😄
Great video. Former college swimmer here. It took me 5 + years to learn to hurt on the bike. It’s different. And hard. One other workout option for time limited AGers is to do the over under workout on a Saturday and then ride upper z2 for one hour after.
If you use glucose as a primary fuel in hard efforts, it takes an extended amount of time to get back to using fat for fuel. If you go from hard intervals straight into zone 2 pace for an hour, it might take up to 30 minutes to even get back to fat oxidation, leaving you only half an hour of actual zone 2 benefits.
Great video. Can I make a suggestion / request? Can you make a video where you break down basically what you're looking at when getting in an aero position? I know it's individualized, but you have many more resources and much more knowledge than we AGers do, and even hearing how you think about it can help us.
Thanks for this Champ. I love your tip on 'get comfortable with being uncomfortable'. It resonates so strongly that I find extra juice to push when I want to, but usually / for the most part I get seduced by my comfort zone.
Your Z2 long ride do you go by RPE or the actual power? Because you may star the ride at z2, but that same power 2-3 hours in will start to feel like z3. Awesome vid! I definitely want to see more of these
@@conrad1380 I would say a factor of both especially if you look week to week. try to hold an RPE of 6/10 or so but each week that power may be slightly different depending on fatigued, temperature, etc. so say one week that might be 220 watts and the next week could be 215 or 225…so then you want to hold that throughout and then certainly you always want to try and end these rides equally or slightly stronger. Which means the last half hour might feel up to a 7-8 out of 10. Then a short warm down
Thanks for this advice Sam. Any rec on how often riding road bike va tri bike? Obviously you want to spend a decent chunk of time in the aero position, but curious how often you mix in the tried and true road bike?
Yes, so it would be written like this 3-5 rounds total done as 3’ right around FTP, 3’ at FTP -10 percent and repeat that twice within each round. Work your way down to 3 minutes rest between sets can start at more like 5 minutes.
Can somebody please break down the treshold/interval training he is takking about? I would like create it in my home trainer bike but I have hard time to understand him. Would appreciate that. Thank you!
Outstanding, Sir. Very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time out to produce and post this. We love you, Man!!
@@Kenny-GoIrish-Evans of course!! Will try and do more like this
Love that video Sam! Always super interesting to hear from a professional what their approach is so super thankful for your insights. Would love to see this type of video for some of the other stuff like running, swimming or mobility and nutrition as well. Keep working hard!
I found with a lot of things in life being comfortable being uncomfortable not only makes you better at that discipline in what you’re doing but improves your mental outlook on a lot of things in life we grow by stepping outside the easy circle. Love it, keep it up and look forward to T100
Tip 3 is the one I needed to hear (again). First time I heard this approach was from a clip of Bridie O'Donnell (hour record holder) saying for her hour attempt she had to not fear the pain that was to come, but to seek it out and bring it to her. I’m a 52 year old masters cyclist in Sydney, doing weekly crits, and i get closer to first place when I take this approach (it’s always a mass sprint at the end, and it hurts). I’m lucky when I get 4 hours on the bike in a week. These are the only two times I’ve heard this piece of advice about the discomfort. I asked my wife once, only 49% in jest, if she would stand next to me for interval sessions and yell at me or whack me if I fall off pace. She said she didn’t have it in her to do that. I still think that would be a great way to get through a very hard session. I only really train on the trainer in the shed. Too many maniacs on Sydney roads. I can tell you believe in what you are saying in this clip. Pleasure to watch.
Fantastic video, thank you !
Awesome video dude! I’m a dad of 3 so any efficiencies and tips to maximize my days and weeks are always greatly appreciated.
Thanks man, glad you got something out of it!
As an injured runner currently cross training heavily on the bike, tip 3 was a realisation for me, I can go harder on the bike more frequently compared to running.
Wow! It’s incredible how better quality your videos are! 👏🏼
@@robinsonsolis8380 thank you for noticing!
@@robinsonsolis8380 I took a videography for beginners class this off season…
To be honest. This is one of your best videos. Great Tips 👍🏼
Now I understand why you are so good! Thank you for sharing. Best ever advice!!!
Such a good video!! Thanks Sam ❤
Great video and informative. Thanks Sam. Awesome point on the becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable; so true.
Nice tips Sam, Verry Nice to share with us that most are age groupers trying to be better and better with our Life style. Thanks and Ride On ! 🙌🚴🏻♂️
Great video Sam, being comfortable being uncomfortable is such an important tip. Something I’ll still working at as well as teaching my girls the same thing.
Hey Sam, very interesting to get to know your physiogical approach to it. Thanks man!
Great idea & tips! Thanks for sharing!
Super thanks ! :-)
- especially the "overview approach" : w. focus - 3 bike rides, and the details about them.
love the tips, Sam. Thank you for sharing. bike fit video as the next bike video?!
Really great advice Sam and very down to earth.
Thanks Sam. I have never done any triathlon but I do 6 run workouts a week and have started adding cycling into my weekly plan too for the past year or so. Being an old dog I have to take small steps at a time, but some tips from a pro are always welcome and always very useful too. Who knows, I might even take up swimming as well and come chasing you around the race course one day 😄
Perfect timing...yo, yo yo...I'm about to hop on zwift! 🙏💪
Keep these videos coming !
Great video, thank you for sharing.
Great video. Former college swimmer here. It took me 5 + years to learn to hurt on the bike. It’s different. And hard. One other workout option for time limited AGers is to do the over under workout on a Saturday and then ride upper z2 for one hour after.
Should be the other way
If you use glucose as a primary fuel in hard efforts, it takes an extended amount of time to get back to using fat for fuel. If you go from hard intervals straight into zone 2 pace for an hour, it might take up to 30 minutes to even get back to fat oxidation, leaving you only half an hour of actual zone 2 benefits.
@@jeroenconinx6121 I don’t disagree with your comment but there are benefits other than substrate oxidation when riding zone 2.
@@trbeyond wait like how tf was my comment deleted
Great stuff Sam!
Appreciate it!
Thx that you Share that with us. Very good.
Great Video, love that Guy. Thank you, Sam.,
I think this is the best video you've done! Hopefully we get another one sometime? :D
Thank you for such a great video
Are you planning to have a new kit this year? If so, will we be able to order or will you have any merchandise? Great tips for the bike!
Wow, actually impressed with this advice.
Great video. Can I make a suggestion / request? Can you make a video where you break down basically what you're looking at when getting in an aero position? I know it's individualized, but you have many more resources and much more knowledge than we AGers do, and even hearing how you think about it can help us.
Thanks for this Champ. I love your tip on 'get comfortable with being uncomfortable'. It resonates so strongly that I find extra juice to push when I want to, but usually / for the most part I get seduced by my comfort zone.
This was great... Thankyou :)
What do you think about bicarbonat Like David Roche?
Your Z2 long ride do you go by RPE or the actual power? Because you may star the ride at z2, but that same power 2-3 hours in will start to feel like z3. Awesome vid! I definitely want to see more of these
@@conrad1380 I would say a factor of both especially if you look week to week. try to hold an RPE of 6/10 or so but each week that power may be slightly different depending on fatigued, temperature, etc. so say one week that might be 220 watts and the next week could be 215 or 225…so then you want to hold that throughout and then certainly you always want to try and end these rides equally or slightly stronger. Which means the last half hour might feel up to a 7-8 out of 10. Then a short warm down
Thanks for this advice Sam. Any rec on how often riding road bike va tri bike? Obviously you want to spend a decent chunk of time in the aero position, but curious how often you mix in the tried and true road bike?
Great video! For those serious zone 2 training: what would be aprox the ideal heart rate or % of FTP? Thanks mate 👍
4:00 like LT1?
Yeah pretty much
Tip 3 ❤
Thank You for sharing your knowledge and experience 👍🏻 Should the Zone 2 Ride be on the TT bike or doesn’t in matter?
Thanks for You dedication Sam, for me, You inspire lifes, champion 2025
Sam, do you make muscular workouts to help during off season to help ?
Can someone write up the over under workouts Sam mentions? I dont quite get them.
Yes, so it would be written like this
3-5 rounds total done as
3’ right around FTP, 3’ at FTP -10 percent and repeat that twice within each round. Work your way down to 3 minutes rest between sets can start at more like 5 minutes.
@ Thanks Sam!
Can somebody please break down the treshold/interval training he is takking about? I would like create it in my home trainer bike but I have hard time to understand him. Would appreciate that. Thank you!
Running tips next !
What do you do to not be bored during indoor cycling?
Mirror
Netflix
thanks
Does this mean I can ride 400 Watts for 40 minutes now? Heck yeah!
Whats on your bucket list this season sam?
@@toon8945 win St G and podium at Nice WC
yo yo yo!
Don't need the music while you're talking, starts to get very distracting.
Thanks Sam
Please make this kind of videos more often, great energy and well describe 🙌🙌
YO YO YO YO 🔥🦾