Tag "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.
Walk Before You Run
A lot of good coaches recommend sending their athletes out for some long walks.
Crushing Cramping
While placebos are effective for half the people I coach, I’ve taken a different approach with my own athletics. Today I will offer you practical tips you can take to improve your durability.
Will Ride for Gelato
Last year, a buddy went to Riccione, Italy, for a bike camp and had a blast. This year, I joined him and want to share some observations specifically about Italy and camps in general.
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.
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.
