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Bike

Group Riding

I have always included group riding into my training. The fun and friendships I’ve enjoyed over the years from group rides is something I’d never trade in.

Planning Training

The Basic Week

If you are looking for some kind of direction for the season and are not in a position to hire a coach to tailor things to your needs then I suggest setting up a basic repeatable week.

Swim

Key Swims

Here are the three key swims I think you need per week as we head into the race season.

Training

Our Favorite Workouts: Brick Sessions

People often ask if there is a key session throughout the race season that they should include each and every week. One of those key sessions in my mind is the Brick.

Bike Training

Our Favorite Workouts: Indoor Maximum Aerobic Work

The final step or block I like to see done on the trainer before we head out and let our hair finally rip through the wind is a solid block of maximum aerobic power work.

Mind

Work on Your Mental Plan Now, Not Just on Race Day

What is your mental plan for getting yourself to the next level of racing?

Bike Training

Our Favorite Workouts: Extended Tempo Trainer Session

Most of the Northern Hemisphere population right now is stuck indoors for at least two more months. That means riding the trainer if you are committed to your upcoming season.

Run Training

Our Favorite Workout: Running Into the New Year

Volume, low heart rate and base should all be part of your thoughts and training this time of year, especially with running.

Bike Training

Our Favorite Workouts: Four Sessions to Get You Through the Winter

From December through wintery February, I recommend hitting these four sessions each week to come out of winter flying and strong.

Training

Winter Focus

I think for this time of year different athletes require different road maps.