Episode description
Stephen Morina is a cellar worker at a winery in Napa Valley, California. It’s a beautiful place to ride, but a demanding and physically challenging job, and Stephen is on his feet for up to 12 hours a day. Using low-volume training with TrainerRoad and smart approaches to motivation, nutrition, and rest, Stephen added 106w to his FTP in less than a year. Find out how he’s achieved such impressive results amidst his busy and exhausting schedule.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
• The challenge and schedule of Stephen’s job
• Why Structured Training works so well for his lifestyle
• Stephen’s tips for staying motivated
• Stephen’s FTP gains
• Nutrition and why his fastest weight isn’t his lightest weight
• Balancing rest and the desire to ride
• How small steps can add up to big things
• Stephen’s favorite Napa Valley rides
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