Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad What It Takes to Go Sub-7 at The Leadville 100 MTB | Sub-7 Leadville Episode 1 | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 574
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Feb 19, 2026 A rider chases a sub-7 Leadville 100 finish while tracking FTP gains, weight loss, and weekly training structure. They discuss specific TrainerRoad workouts, AI-adjusted intensity, and increasing volume. Nutrition and fueling plans are covered alongside recovery routines. Gear choices, aero and weight-saving upgrades, tire testing, and a charity fundraising goal are also highlighted.
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Clear Power And Weight Target
- Jonathan Lee set a specific physiological target: ~320 W FTP and ~147 lb for sub-7 Leadville performance.
- He frames progress as both power gain and weight loss needing concurrent, sustained improvements.
Use Repeated Sweet-Spot Sessions
- Do structured sweet-spot and over-under sessions multiple times per week to raise FTP efficiently.
- Jonathan uses TrainerRoad workouts like Antelope Minus 5 and Starlight for targeted interval progression.
AI Keeps Workouts Appropriately Hard
- TrainerRoad's AI adjusts volume and intensity to the athlete, increasing session duration as fitness improves.
- When FTP rose 10 W, Jonathan's actual hourly output increased by a similar amount, showing adaptive prescription.