Training
Fueling a Training Camp
With EC’s recent Tucson camp fresh in my mind I thought it might be a good time to chat about one of the less considered elements in training camp planning: nutrition.
Are You a “Skilled” Swimmer? Part II
With the onset of winter, many of you will be returning to the ever-frustrating mission of trying to make up some more ground on those elusive folk who perpetually lead you out of the water –- the ex-swimmers.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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?
Managing Coach/Athlete Disagreement
I sometimes hear talk of athletes having a hard time with their coaches.
Mind Lessons from the Far East
Spinning the title around, and considering Marakami-san’s introduction, I came up with:What I think about when I talk about myself.
