Training
Training in Kauai
I recently returned from Hawaii and wanted to share tips in case you find yourself cycling or training for triathlon on the island of Kauai.
How to Blast Yourself
I thought I’d share my approach to going big in the gym. On our site, you will find a classical approach to strength training for triathlon. That approach works well,
Two “Go To” Swim Workouts
All athletes I know have a few “go to” workouts up their sleeves.
Setting Expectations: Racing After Defeat
Having a race that does not go well can take a toll on you mentally and if you’re not careful it can set you up for long term habits that are hard to break.
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.
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.
Basic Limiters: Work Capacity
I want to explore one of the most important and yet misunderstood abilities that is the prime focus of an athlete’s Base Period.
Basic Limiters: Strength
If there is one biomotor ability that sets athletes (from all sports) apart from non-athletes it is basic strength.
