Tom sits down with Patrick Collins and talks all things Marathon MTB Racing. Patrick is a 2x winner of the NUE Epic MTB Series.
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Cycling Background
02:28 - Cyclocross Translating to MTB
03:33 - Racing in China and Europe
05:39 - NUE 100 Mile MTB Series
08:08 - Highlight Race from the series
09:26 - MTB Race starting with a RUN
10:53 - Toughest Race of the Season
12:51 - Why Marathon MTB Racing?
14:37 - Resisting Fatigue
15:38 - Marathon MTB Starts. Warmups and Pacing.
17:41 - Staying at the front?
18:50 - Marathon MTB Start Intensity
19:33 - Marathon MTB Preride
21:31 - Marathon MTB Pacing
22:42 - Marathon MTB Fueling
25:44 - Overfueling
27:17 - Electrolytes
29:04 - Aid Station Planning
31:46 - Pouring water on your head
32:51 - Jumping in a River mid race
33:39 - Marathon MTB Mechanicals
35:29 - Flat Repair Kit
36:17 - Marathon MTB Tire Selection
37:34 - Getting through tough moments
38:30 - Tips for getting started in Marathon MTB Racing
39:52 - Training for Marathon MTB Racing
41:00 - Traning Focus
42:20 - High Zone 2 Training?
44:54 - Strength Training
48:04 - Core Work
48:58 - Low Back Pain MTB
50:48 - 20 lbs Increase
52:00 - Raw power vs watt per kilo in Marathon MTB
52:24 - Riding the Indoor Trainer
54:09 - Racing with a Full-Time Job
55:40 - Tips for New Riders
56:50 - Goals for 2024
58:34 - Conclusion