Olympian Ben Kanute joins Neal Henderson to talk about starting over—new coach, new mindset, and the challenge of chasing podiums while balancing family, recovery, and long-course racing. This is what rebuilding at the elite level really looks like.
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Olympian Ben Kanute joins Neal Henderson to talk about starting over—new coach, new mindset, and the challenge of chasing podiums while balancing family, recovery, and long-course racing. This is what rebuilding at the elite level really looks like.
"Beyond the Miles: Mastering Long-Distance Gravel Races"
REACH YOUR APEX
32 minutes 30 seconds
5 months ago
"Beyond the Miles: Mastering Long-Distance Gravel Races"
Long gravel races test more than just your endurance—they challenge your training methods, bike handling, strength, fueling, and mental toughness. In this episode, coaches Neal Henderson and Jeff Hubler unpack their experiences and insights on training smarter, not harder, for long gravel events like Unbound and Trans Cordillera.
Key takeaways include:
Why longer training rides aren’t always better (and how to optimize duration)
Essential strength training to handle unpredictable gravel terrain
Proven fueling strategies that prevent mid-race disasters
Crucial bike-handling and mechanical skills every gravel cyclist must master
Prepare strategically, train intelligently, and ride your best gravel event yet. Listen now.
REACH YOUR APEX
Olympian Ben Kanute joins Neal Henderson to talk about starting over—new coach, new mindset, and the challenge of chasing podiums while balancing family, recovery, and long-course racing. This is what rebuilding at the elite level really looks like.
