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Covid and Return-to-Training Comments

December 21, 2021

A couple of days ago I was contacted by an athlete who recently contracted the Covid virus. He asked how he should return to training when the time was right. I wish I had an answer for him, but I … Read More about Covid and Return-to-Training Comments

Find your next training plan using my new site

November 13, 2021

How to Choose a Training Plan That’s Right for You I’m frequently asked by athletes which of my plans they should select. It’s really hard for me to suggest a training plan based on just a bit of … Read More about Find your next training plan using my new site

Why Run-Ride Weekends?

October 23, 2021

I’m often asked why I have triathletes do their long runs on Saturdays and their long rides on Sundays. That’s a good question because the way it’s usually done is just the reverse—with a long bike … Read More about Why Run-Ride Weekends?

Aging and VO2max

July 2, 2021

Drop in VO2max Over the Years My first VO2max test was in 1982. I went to an exercise physiology lab at the university in my hometown, and a friend who worked there did the testing. I ran on a … Read More about Aging and VO2max

Ride Inside

The Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Friel

The Triathlete’s Training Bible, 4th Ed.

The Cyclist's Training Bible by Joe Friel

The Cyclist’s Training Bible, 5th Ed.

Fast After 50 by Joe Friel

Fast After 50

Joe Friel's wealth of knowledge in triathlon is astounding.

— Siri Lindley, triathlon world champion

Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S.

— Bicycling magazine

Joe Friel is one of the world’s foremost experts on endurance sports.

— Outside magazine

Services

Coaching Joe coaches only a few road cyclists or triathletes each year. He carefully selects professional and amateur athletes who have high goals relative to their abilities and the potential to … Read More about Services

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