{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6778aa8e539aba773d495e3e/6aca53328f90a39dfc1a299f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Burning Matches - Ride  Faster 40+","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6778aa8e539aba773d495e3e/1791644242345-996acb65-e0c8-44aa-b309-5f052c02a0f6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Burning Matches Cycling Podcast Ep-022 </p><p>Ride Faster 40+: Metrics &amp; Recovery</p><p><br></p><p><em><a href=\"https://youtu.be/gsVlXuwgA9A\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">You can watch the full video version on YouTube.</a></em></p><p><br></p><p>For cyclists 40+ - and actually all ages - I am learning SO much as I work back from serious health issues this year.</p><p><br></p><p>I believe that not only am I going to return to my previous performance levels, but the things I am learning from working through this will make me a better rider who enjoys this sport even more than I ever have.</p><p><br></p><p>I hope what I’m learning will help you too.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode I focus on some of the metrics I’m using. PLEASE share your comments as I am no expert on this and welcome any feedback/tips from my fellow cyclists so we can all continue to support ourselves with better systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Most of all, I’m learning to take better care of myself, slow down and appreciate the incredible experience that is riding our bikes.</p><p><br></p><p>02:00 Listen to Your Body</p><p>02:35 Build Your Goals Around Taking Care of Yourself</p><p>02:54 Tools for Training</p><p>03:42 Strava Fitness</p><p>06:44 Power Skills</p><p>08:12 Miles</p><p>08:43 Google Health/Fitbit</p><p>08:50 Fitbit Resilience</p><p>09:43 Sleep - The Easiest Lever</p><p>10:05 Garmin</p><p>10:28 Garmin Body Battery</p><p>10:57 HRV - Heart Rate Variability</p><p>11:33 VO2 Max</p><p>12:20 FTP/Watts</p><p>12:31 My Riding Goals</p>","author_name":"Kurt Hoffmann"}