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// TOPICS COVERED

(00:00 ) Welcome!

(00:13 ) Hannah Otto's National Championship Win

(01:13 ) Race Course and Preparation

(03:03 ) Training and Hydration Strategy

(16:20 ) Race Day Execution and Challenges

(24:56 ) Jonathan's Tahoe Trail 100 Experience

(33:14 ) Power Management and Climbing Strategy

(34:57 ) Unexpected Victory and Reflections

(39:37 ) Passing Etiquette and Techniques

(50:32 ) Leadville Race Dynamics and Preparation

(58:23 ) Nutrition Strategy for Leadville

In this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad, Hannah Otto from Scott Bikes joins us following her victory at the Cross Country Marathon National Championships. The discussion explores her training approach, race-day strategy, and nutrition plan. Hannah shares insights on tackling the technical Roanoke course, managing focus, and responding to race-day challenges. Additionally, Coach Jonathan recaps his experience at the Tahoe Trail 100, where strategic pacing, nutrition, and a last-minute pass qualified him for the Leadville 100. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Leadville race preparation and the importance of having a solid nutrition and pacing strategy.

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