Cycling Training After Covid-19
COVID-19 has changed our lives forever, whether you contracted the virus or not.
If you've contracted COVID-19, your timeline to return to cycling training and racing is a bit up-in-the-air. It's absolutely essential to take recovery seriously as although not super common, many healthy athletes are having continuing symptoms and issues, even if their actual COVID-19 case was mild.
Below we've assembled our best resources kicking off with SE Coach Adam Mills, MSED, RCEP's January 2021 article about returning to training after contracting COVID-19. It looks at what the latest studies are showing and how to develop a protocol to determine if you are ready to train again. From there, you'll find lots of articles and videos on immunity, shifting your season, time management, e-racing, mindset training and more!
The last year+ has been a wild ride, that's for sure. We've all been forced to adapt and grow and we hope this helps you with that process. We're always here adapting and helping our athletes grow no matter the circumstances. Will you join us?
Returning to Training and Racing After COVID-19
In this TrainingPeaks article written by coach Adam Mills, MSED, RCEP, we'll look at:
- How COVID-19 infects and where it wrecks the most damage
- Understanding the relative risk and reward for the athlete's training and performance trajectory with respect to their Covid-19 diagnoses
- Knowing the signs and symptoms of myocarditis during training
- Knowing when to limit the athlete from training or competition and when to refer an athlete directly to a physician for testing and diagnosis
- Understanding how to slowly and safely return an athlete to sport
- How to monitor for mental health issues as a result of diagnosis
Covid-19 and Pandemic Cycling Resources
2021, Heading into the Unknown Roundtable Webinar
Moderated by Dave Towle alongside Source Endurance coaches Adam Mills, Zack Allison, Matt Hill, Nikki Peterson, and Taylor Warren.
The dark clouds of COVID-19 have wreaked havoc on your 2020 season. Data shows us that next season tends to be highly dependent on last season. How do you make 2021 successful? Join Source Endurance for a town hall question and answer discussion session hosted by Dave Towle...
- What impacts COVID-19 will have on events into 2021.
- How we think the process of returning events and races will play out.
- How we are preparing athletes for a rippin' 2021 despite 2020.
COVID-19: Shifting Your Season
The season has shifted and you can't build forever. How should you be adjusting your training for a late summer and fall season? SE coach and owner Adam Mills MSEd, RCEP looks at how to adjust training and avoid burnout. Adam has a Masters in Education in the Exercise Science Department and is a Registered Certified Exercise Physiologist with the ACSM.
COVID-19: Adjusting goals and event predictions
COVID-19 has changed so much in our day-to-day lives. As the vaccine is distributed, we have a glimmer of hope again and a potential cycling event calendar on the horizon. We are seeing the event calendar move back to a condensed summer and fall season and we are mentally prepared for event formats to change as needed. What does this mean for your cycling training and your season? SE Coach Zack Allison shares his predictions.
Why the pandemic is the perfect time to hire a coach
The cycling racing season is flipped on its head. How do you train for a delayed season, especially after not racing for a year or having traditional training methods like group rides? Very specifically, that's how.
COVID-19 Immune Function and Training
We'll look at the latest scientific research on how to manage your immune system while training- valuable for COVID-19 and beyond. Get actionable information of how to tailor your training with the rest of your life to keep healthy while accumulating training stress.
Utilizing Indoor Training Apps for Coaching, Part 1
The pandemic has changed our relationship with indoor training and racing, arguably forever. Part 1 looks at the latest technologies, equipment, and apps being utilized for this growing aspect of cycling.
Utilizing Indoor Training Apps for Coaching, Part 2
Continuing on Part 1, in Part 2 we go into the practical use of these apps and how you might vary an indoor versus an outdoor workout for the best athlete completion rate.
Keeping a Positive Mindset When Things Seem Not So Positive
When the world feels like a dumpster fire, how do you keep it all together? SE Coach Nikki Peterson offers three tips on keeping a positive mindset in these oscillating times.
Time Management for Time Crunched Athletes
So you now work from home due to the pandemic and yet have even less time? How can this be? SE Coach Nikki Peterson M.Ed. provides her favorite tips on time management, mindset, and strategies that help navigate pursuing athletic goals while still meeting “real life” goals.
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ALL COVID-19 RIDER RESOURCES
Find articles and videos containing tips, strategies, and insights into training for gravel and other endurance cycling events.
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