The Endurance Drive Podcast Episode 118: Post-Event Fueling, Regulating Your Nervous System, and Racing on Zwift and TrainingPeaks Virtual
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Feb 12, 2026 They dig into post-event and early postpartum fueling needs and why big efforts raise metabolic demand for days. Strength progressions, when to shift to sports-specific work, and swim versus dry-land priorities come up. Practical guidance on cadence, heart rate with power, and scheduling recovery weeks is discussed. They also debate Zwift versus TrainingPeaks Virtual racing and the impact of bots on competition.
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Focus Pedal Technique On Low Cadence
- When doing low-cadence intervals, emphasize a full pedal stroke and active pull-up at the top to engage glutes and hips.
- Use inside trainer low-cadence work to recruit more leg muscles and build local muscular endurance.
Use Heart Rate Alongside Power
- Record heart rate with bike power to detect fitness changes and guide FTP progressions.
- Compare HR drift and average HR across weeks to know when to increase workout intensity or retest FTP.
Plan Recovery Around Feedback
- Schedule recovery weeks organically based on performance and life stress rather than rigid cycles.
- If you feel flat after rest days or notice multi-day fatigue, take consecutive recovery days or a full recovery week.