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318 - The Meteoric Rise of Tadej Pogačar: From Prodigy to Cycling Legend — Whalespan

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318 - The Meteoric Rise of Tadej Pogačar: From Prodigy to Cycling Legend

Peter Attia50m · 2024-09-23

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✓Well SupportedFor exercise lasting over an hour, carbohydrate intake should combine glucose and fructose in a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio.✓Well SupportedTadej Pogačar's off-season training includes activities like running, paddle, or swimming, with training occurring at least every three days.✓Well SupportedTadej Pogačar maintains a consistent weight year-round by avoiding extreme restriction and incorporating treats in moderation.◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar's average HRV during races like the Tour de France or Giro d'Italia is typically between 80 and 110.Partially Supported

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Tadej Pogačar's power output in Zone 2 is approximately 320-340 watts, maintaining lactate below 2 and heart rate at 140-155 bpm for 5 hours.

✓Well SupportedTadej Pogačar consumes 120 grams of carbohydrates per hour during long races without stomach problems due to improved nutrition and gut training.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar weighed 64.5 kg at the start of the 2024 Tour de France and increased to 65-65.5 kg during the race.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar's resting heart rate typically averages around 42-43 during the night, with a lowest recorded value of 37.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar prefers climbs that are around 20 minutes long with a gradient of 7% to 8%, and finds climbs over 9% particularly appealing due to less drafting.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar maintained an average power output of 380-390 watts on the flat sections during the final time trial of the 2020 Tour de France.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar uses heart rate monitoring to understand his body's energy system responses.

◐Partially SupportedIn the past, cyclists were limited to consuming approximately 60 grams of carbohydrate per hour.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar aims to ride in Zone 2 for approximately 5 hours when training in flatter regions.

◐Partially SupportedA balanced relationship with food includes consuming 'bad' foods in moderation.

✕Not SupportedPower meters can be less reliable than heart rate monitoring for training due to variations in temperature and calibration.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar increased focus on core training and nutrition between the 2023 and 2024 seasons for stronger performance.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar incorporates strength training for legs, core, glutes, and hips throughout the season.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar won 7 out of 12 stages he competed in during Grand Tours.

✕Not SupportedTadej Pogačar takes breaks of about three days without training, followed by a day of activity, especially in the offseason.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar can achieve similar power output on a time trial bike as on a road bike when it matters.

◐Partially SupportedTracking heart rate variability can be misleading and potentially affect training decisions if overemphasized.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar began tracking heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) at night in 2020, finding it helpful starting again in 2023.

◐Partially SupportedHeat training, involving intentionally overheating the body during training sessions, has become more prevalent in cycling over the last two to three years.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar struggles in very hot conditions and has been incorporating heat training to mitigate this.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar realized he had a chance to be a professional cyclist around age 16-17 and secured a pre-contract for a World Tour team at age 17.

◐Partially SupportedHeat training can improve performance, particularly for athletes who struggle in hot conditions.

◐Partially SupportedZone 2 power targets may need adjustment on longer rides as they may no longer represent true Zone 2 due to lack of recovery.

◐Partially SupportedMaintaining 320-340 watts for five hours below a lactate of 2 and heart rate of 140 is remarkable.

◐Partially SupportedTadej Pogačar believes excessive attacking and power output during a race stage can lead to a state where the body cannot replace the energy expended.

◐Partially SupportedEddy Merckx set the one-hour world record in 1972 on a simple bike, a record that stood for 12 years and was later broken using advanced aerodynamic equipment.

◐Partially SupportedAs cyclists age, they need to pay more attention to nutrition and avoid excessive consumption of high-calorie foods.

◐Partially SupportedYoung cyclists can eat what they want without significant fat gain, but this changes as they get older.

◐Partially SupportedRiding in Zone 2 for extended periods, such as 5 hours, is a preferred training method when terrain allows.

◐Partially SupportedThe adrenaline and loud noise during a cycling race can be so intense that riders do not lose momentum despite potential distractions.