Racer Interview – Justin Thomas – Ask a Cycling Coach 182
Episode description
Justin Thomas is a Masters XC National Champion who shifted focus to a Cyclocross National Championship in 2017. Tune in and bring your questions as we dig into what it took to be nationally competitive in CX, how it differed from MTB, and how he balanced training, career and family responsibilities.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- Friend of the Podcast Payson McElveen wins Singlespeed World Championships!
- Follow up on Kona interviewee performances
- Takeaways from training block in Kona
- New Calendar updates!
- Justin Thomas interview
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST
- FLO Cycling - Tire Pressure: http://flocycling.blogspot.com/2014/09/flo-cycling-tire-pressure.html
- Garmin Radar: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/518151
- Throwback Thursday: Justin Thomas’ Unique Road to Masters Nationals in His Reno Hometown: https://www.cxmagazine.com/justin-thomas-2018-reno-masters-cyclocross-nationals-sabbatical
- Cannondale SuperX: https://www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Bike/ProductDetail?Id=5e5935ab-cc1d-429b-8d31-5bea42b468dd&parentid=undefined
- Zipp 303 Tubulars: https://www.zipp.com/wheels/303-firecrest---tubular-disc-brake/#
- Stages Power Meter: https://store.stagescycling.com/stages-power-meters
- Justin’s CX Warmup workout: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/184631-pahrah
- Feedback Sports Omnium Over Drive Portable Trainer: https://www.feedbacksports.com/shop/omnium-portable-trainer/
- Skratch Labs Fruit Drops: https://www.skratchlabs.com/products/sport-energy-chews
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