Series Feature: Couch to 40K Part 2: Utah

Don’t let the dust settle from Couch to 40K Part 1: Arizona—push onward to Couch to 40K Part 2: Utah with iFIT Trainer Yuri Hauswald! In part 2 of this progressive cycling training plan, you’ll further develop your aerobic fitness through consistency, diverse workouts, nutrition and hydration knowledge, and race tips. Get ready to cycle through some of America’s most iconic national parks while taking in the stunning desert landscapes of Southern Utah. 

About iFIT Trainer Yuri Hauswald

iFIT Trainer Yuri Hauswald has always been passionate about adventure and athleticism. He spent a lot of time outdoors as a kid and played lacrosse for the University of California, Berkeley. However, it wasn’t until he was teaching English in Pennsylvania that he became interested in cycling. Since then, he’s competed in bike races worldwide, including one of the most difficult single-day cycling events in North America: the Dirty Kanza 200. He continues his devotion to riding by seeking new cycling trips, gravel biking, and teaching professional cycling.

About Utah

Every county in Utah includes some part of a national forest, and Yuri will be your guide to some of the state’s most picturesque spots! In Couch to 40K Part 2: Utah, you’ll embark on an amazing journey through Moab, biking through unforgettable rock formations in Devil’s Garden, the iconic Arches National Park, and learning about the rich history of Newspaper Rock. 

About the cycling workouts

Over the course of 12 cycling workouts, you’ll continue to build on your aerobic fitness that you gained in part 1 through endurance, VO2 max intervals, and recovery rides. Along the way, you’ll learn important information about nutrition and hydration for long rides.

Join Couch to 40K Part 2: Utah

Be sure to check out Couch to 40K Part 3: Iceland after you’ve completed this series!

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