We catch some flack for giving Data a hard time, but the reality is, we like data, especially when it’s practical. We also love RPE and effort training. Today we look at how they can merge to make you stronger, faster, and . . . happier with your training and racing. We love open water training, but we also love the pool…. Open road… and trainer… treadmill and trails. It all combines in this beautiful mixture of satisfaction and better training. How do we mix the modern tech with old school ways?

Topics: 

• Rocky 2 and Old School Ways
• Distractions
• When everyone’s an expert
• Swim Skins & Wetsuits
• Dress for Success
• Bike Weight and ceramic derailleurs 
• Dependency
• Mindset of a grinder
• “I’m all about the data” 
• Obsessed with numbers
• The workout still counts without your watch
• The Marriage of RPE and Data
• Consistency is the cake
• How much open water vs. the pool
• Training Peak comments that are most effective 
• Meeting in the middle of RPE & Data
• The power in being a little reckless 
• Is it pain or are you tired/weak?
• Blowing up on the bike
• Micro managing your training and races
• Race prep rides
• Race more and figure things out
• Practical feedback
• Do you have that extra gear?
• Don’t stare at your watch or bike computer
• Making our own decisions
• The importance of understanding your “all day pace”
• Learn about yourself and connect with other people

MIKE TARROLLY - CRUSHINGIRON@GMAIL.COM

ROBBIE BRUCE - C26COACH@GMAIL.COM