HE FIRED HIS COACH FOR CHATGPT. IT BACKFIRED | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 592
HE FIRED HIS COACH FOR CHATGPT. IT BACKFIRED | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 592  
Podcast: Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
Published On: Thu Jul 09 2026
Description: 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠- Donate to Jonathan’s Leadville Foundation Fundraiser: https://give.ltfoundation.org/leejonathan// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠Google Podcasts: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:01:09) Alex Wild's Comeback From Epstein-Barr Virus(00:03:08) The Psychology of Training With a Lower FTP(00:20:41) What Recovery From Epstein-Barr Actually Looks Like(00:25:48) Listener Question: Have Ultra-Wide Gravel Wheels Gone Too Far?(00:43:05) Listener Question: Can You Train for an Ironman and Stay Punchy?(00:58:00) Willow Fire Update: Silver Rush Canceled, Leadville in Question(01:03:25) Alex's Leadville Goals: Podium and Sub-6(01:12:09) Listener Question: What Happened When ChatGPT Replaced a Coach(01:14:26) The Right Way to Train Durability(01:26:29) What's Next: Death Ride and the Revived Tahoe 100Pro mountain biker Alex Wild returns to share his comeback from Epstein-Barr virus, including how he handled training with a lower FTP, what recovery from chronic fatigue actually looks like for an endurance athlete, and why your last six weeks of power matter more than all-time PRs. Coach Jonathan Lee and Alex also answer listener questions on ultra-wide gravel wheels and aerodynamics, how to train for an Ironman without losing your punch, and what happened when one athlete replaced his coach with ChatGPT. Plus: the right way to train durability, the Willow Fire's impact on the Leadville 100, Alex's sub-6 hour Leadville goal and Jonathan’s sub-7 hour Leadville goal.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠- Donate to Jonathan’s Leadville Foundation Fundraiser: https://give.ltfoundation.org/leejonathan - Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb- Follow Jonathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leejonathan_ - Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast - TrainerRoad on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/⁠- TrainerRoad Forum: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠- TrainerRoad on Strava: ⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad⁠- TrainerRoad on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd⁠- TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠ - Learn more about TrainerRoad: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠⁠ - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠- Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN