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Strength

Garage Strength

I have personally attributed the ability of an athlete to put together a breakthrough season to one or both of these adaptations caused by early season strength work on more than one occasion.

Training

Hors Categorie Training

I want to help folks understand the benefits and nature of those “peppy” workouts that might fall outside the realm of “normal” endurance training but are still useful to endurance athletes.

Training

Using VO2 Scores to Benchmark Performance – Part II

Ironman performance depends on a lot of factors independent of the athletes VO2max (whether real or virtual).

Training

Using VO2 Scores to Benchmark Performance

The task of testing is integral to the whole training process. After all, training is a means to an end and that end is better performance on race day.

Planning Training

Building Blocks: Grouping Your Training Sessions into a “Beat Down” for Best Effect

What does a “block” of training consist of and why is the block approach preferable to constant load over the season?

Planning

Anatomical Considerations in Bike Fit: Fitting the Machine to the Athlete – Part IV

What modifications can we make to our “all day” position to strike the best balance between comfort, power and aerodynamics?

Planning

Anatomical Considerations in Bike Fit: Fitting the Machine to the Athlete – Part III

In this article we’re going to complete the process by solving that one remaining (variable) aspect of the equation — your bike’s dimensions.

Planning

Anatomical Considerations in Bike Fit: Fitting the Machine to the Athlete – Part II

I’m going to delve into the nitty gritty of how to measure both your body dimensions and range of motion capabilities to come up with the ideal bike position for someone with your unique body dimensions and flex-ability.

Planning

Anatomical Considerations in Bike Fit: Fitting the Machine to the Athlete – Part I

In my opinion, the process of fitting the machine to the man is far preferable to the standard process of fitting the man to the machine

Racing

Horses for Courses – Part II: Are You a Thoroughbred or a Draft Horse?

You must have the right sized engine for your chassis.