Miscellaneous
In this episode Coach Tim Hall and Coach Zach Gregg breakdown two big topics: 1) why performance testing is important, and how to approach it mentally, and 2) the value of early season races, what to focus on in them, and the mindset required to grow from them. *0:00 - intro into the talking points *3:00 - why is performance testing important *10:45 - how to use the test data effectively *14:40 - how training zones help the athlete *20:20 - top tips on how to mentally approach a test *31:00 - accept the benchmark and trust the process *33:00 - Zach shares his recent FTP test experience on Roan Mountain *38:40 - how early season races help an athlete *43:40 - things to think about as you are racing early season *49:00 - what not to focus on: points and placing *53:50 - Zach's recent race experience and what he learned *59:00 - a mistake a coach can help athletes overcome after an early race *1:05:00 - talking with the competition or teammates to accelerate learning *1:09:20 - accountability and accepting constructive criticism *1:12:20 - upcoming topic of Mindset and Decision Making