How Melisa Rollins Won the Leadville 100 MTB - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 487
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// TOPICS COVERED
(0:00 ) Welcome!
(0:18 ) Melisa’s Leadville History
(6:47 ) How Melisa got a pro contract
(8:58 ) How road racing helped Melisa win Leadville
(12:41 ) Melisa’s unconventional Leadville pacing plan/approach
(17:03 ) Melisa’s Nutrition Plan
(27:13 ) How Melisa battled muscle cramps and fatigue
(30:39 ) The impact of drafting and a separate start for women
(44:11 ) What helped Melisa most to win Leadville
(47:18 ) Melisa closing comments and motivation for the youth
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