Posts From Alan Couzens
Plan for the “Realist”
I’ve talked about the different improvement curves that I’ve observed for different types of athletes. I identified three basic athlete types: the natural, the realist and the worker. As part
What Type of Athlete are You?
I have noticed some interesting trends in how different athletes respond to different amounts and types of training.
Endurance Physiology 101: The Basics
Gordo has asked me to compile a couple of concise, core articles that will give our readers a background in the endurance exercise physiology behind some of the triathlon terminology
An HRV Primer
I get it, you’re mildly curious about what all this HRV stuff is but not quite willing to pursue a Doctorate in the subject just yet.
Three Powerful Strategies to Incorporate in Your Season Plan
While it’s always good to look back on the past with a critical eye, it is equally important to celebrate the successes — the changes that we made this year that led to some breakthrough performances.
Three Times You Want to See Your Little Blue Line Take a Nose Dive
Athletes who use the TrainingPeaks Performance Manager Chart effectively have a potentially huge advantage over their competition in their ability to see the big picture at a glance.
Beyond the Fatigue Curve: Bringing Lab Testing to the Field – Part I: Fat Oxidation
As regular readers will know, I’m a big fan of using fatigue curves as an indicator of the relative top end power versus submax endurance strength of an athlete.
Breakthrough Training: Four Key Lessons for the Serious, Frustrated Athlete
Those with big goals — Kona qualification, IM podium — simply can’t afford to take an ad-hoc approach any more.
Mental Toughness: A Physiologist’s Perspective
The brain has made a significant appearance in the scientific study of fatigue, a topic of particular practical significance for the ironman athlete.
Basic Limiters: Mobility
Mobility is kind of a catch-all phrase that incorporates all aspects of functional flexibility.
