The Unfair Advantage #019: How to get MORE training time ROI for race day

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🪝 The Hook

What is “Work In”? And how does it increase ROI on training time?

🔎 The Problem
Everybody works out.

Vo2Max Intervals. FTP Intervals. Long runs. Z1/Z2 recovery rides.

Almost everyone has a plan.
Most Age Groupers use the more is better approach.

If 1x great, 10x is even better.

But only a few “Work In.”

🗝️ The Solution
“Work In” is an idea developed by Erin Taylor, a leader in sports recovery.

It is – intentional, optimized recovery – focused on finding the optimal balance between stress and rest. Performance and Recovery.

Work In is a deliberate, engaged approach to recovery and rest.

“Effective recovery isn’t a guaranteed result of a rest day.”

Most age group athletes are so stressed from work, family, and workouts – they struggle to wind down and properly recover even when given the opportunity (like a rest day.)

How are we doing it?
During this winter a select few of our community are going to do a deep dive on “Work In.”

We are going to focus on: sleep quality, mood, focus, perceived exertion, and trends in Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Resting Heart Rate (RHR).

Got a Whoop? Oura Ring? FitBit? Apple Watch? Garmin watch? No gadget at all – just go by feel.

But it is not all numbers and metrics. We will discuss: mental focus training, physical relaxation practice, awareness breath, mediation, visualization, yoga, and mobility.

Sound like a bunch of mumbo, jumbo? Well, we will compare notes and learn together on what works and how to find our best recovery. And we will be waiting at the finish line for you.

Because we all know, recovery is where the magic happens!
And our athletes will get more ROI from their hard work by optimizing their recovery.

🚴‍♂️ Who Is This For?

The self-aware athlete. You are curious. You are looking to learn. You are willing to try a few new things and share your experience.

🕶️ The Bottom Line

Work In requires a focus on recovery.

We have coaching and community for that.

This winter and spring we have a coaching content and group of dedicated athletes willing to learn and share their experience.

We expect each athlete to learn how optimize their recovery and get more ROI from the work they are already doing.

Smarter is always faster.

Discover our winning equation: Fitter + Smarter = 🏅Faster. 

With our coaching expertise and friendly community, you’ll not only get fitter, you’ll have more fun doing it! 

Say goodbye to inconsistency and performance plateaus. 

You will get faster. But the onus is on you. If working hard, engaging with the coaches and the team, and learning our proven race strategies is appealing to you.  It will happen. It’s that simple. 

You have direct access to your coach and all of our successful age group athletes in our group chat. If you want to talk in person – join one of our standing meetups on Monday or Wednesday. 

Check-in, give us an update. Got a question about workouts? Training modifications adn recommendations for travel? Injury? Buying new gear? We have you covered. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join our community of athletes who consistently outshine the competition. You’ll never look back!