Go Harder in Training by Tricking Your Brain

In this episode, we explore how mental perception influences physical performance, especially in cycling efforts. Discover how visual landmarks, mental cues, and understanding brain regulation can help athletes push beyond perceived limits.📧Email Landry@evoq.bike and Brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio – https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bioLandry on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Brendan on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Why the mind limits physical effort01:07 Using KOMs and effort landmarks to push harder02:01 The brain’s protective regulation of fatigue03:09 How endpoints and visual cues influence motivation04:06 Concrete landmarks versus abstract time goals05:03 Applying landmarks in training and racing05:57 Using route segments and landmarks for effort pacing06:55 Real-world examples: Race and group ride strategies08:41 Personal race experience and lessons learned09:33 Wrapping up: Applying mental strategies to training and racing👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/CYCLINGDonate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC