Endurance Unlimited Season 4, Ep 7 — Taking Big Risks and Pioneering Gravel Inclusivity with Amy Charity
Jul 20, 2022
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Use A Coach And Structured Intervals
- Hiring a coach and using structured workouts transformed Amy from casual rider to elite by teaching what true easy and hard efforts feel like.
- She credits interval work, a power meter, and TrainingPeaks for accountability and measurable progression.
Avoid Only Riding Long Slow Miles
- Avoid only doing long easy rides; include high-intensity intervals and recovery to prepare for gravel events.
- Amy notes many beginners overtrain in one zone and need planned hard efforts plus rest to build necessary fitness.
Taper Harder Than You Think
- Trust the taper: back off before an event even if you feel strong because long rides close to race day reduce performance.
- Amy warns athletes to avoid last-week hero rides and follow planned recovery to arrive fresh.