Foreword by Mark Gainey, CEO and Co-Founder of Strava
Introduction (Download this Time-Crunched Cyclist chapter pdf here.)
Part I: The Time-Crunched Advantage
1 The New Paradigm for Endurance Training (Download this Time-Crunched Cyclist chapter pdf here.)
2 The Science of the Time-Crunched Training Program
3 Terms and Conditions
4 Measuring Intensity in the Information Age
Part II: Training Programs
5 Time-Crunched Cyclist Workouts
6 Criterium, Road Race, and Cyclocross Training Programs
7 Century and Gran Fondo Training Plans
8 Gravel Racing and Ultraendurance MTB Training Plan
9 The Commuter’s Plan for Race-Ready Fitness
Part III: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Hydration, and Heat-Stress Management
10 Weight Loss for the Time-Crunched Athlete
11 Fueling High-Intensity Workouts
12 The Time-Crunched Kitchen
13 Hydration and Heat Stress Management
Part IV Making the Most of Your Fitness
14 Supplementing Your Training Endurance Blocks
15 Making the Most of Your Fitness
16 Strength Training on Limited Time
Acknowledgments
References and Recommended Reading
Index
About the Authors
The Time-Crunched Cyclist reveals the fastest way to get fit for road racing, century rides, gravel grinders, cyclocross, Gran Fondos, and mountain bike events. With elite cycling coach Chris Carmichael’s innovative, time-saving approach, busy cyclists will develop fitness, speed, and power in just 6 hours a week.