In The Triathlete's Training Bible (4th edition) an entire chapter is devoted to building muscular force. This is part of what produces power when swimming, biking, and running. The other part is the … [Read more...] about Muscular Force Training for Triathlon
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Bones and Cyclists
Although we tend to associate brittle bones with women older than age 65, it can also occur in men. And you don’t have to be “old” to experience it. When my son, Dirk Friel, was 29 (he’s now 40) he … [Read more...] about Bones and Cyclists
Build Period Overview
I’ve received several suggestions for blog topics from readers recently. Thanks for that. While I really enjoy researching and writing about training-related issues there are often times when I draw a … [Read more...] about Build Period Overview
A Quick Guide to Setting Zones
This Quick Guide will help you get the intensity of your workouts dialed in for your heart rate monitor, power meter, and runner’s speed and distance device such as a GPS or accelerometer. Swimming … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Setting Zones
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Coming Back from Serious Injury
You may recall that I broke my pelvis in a bike crash back in early April (be careful around car doors that may open!). Since then I've received several emails from other athletes who have also … [Read more...] about Coming Back from Serious Injury
Training for Advanced Athletes, Part 5
In block periodization, according to Vladimir Issurin in his book, Block Periodization, there are three mesocycles which are actually quite similar to what is used in linear periodization. They … [Read more...] about Training for Advanced Athletes, Part 5
Should You Lift Weights?
Well, it’s December and time for the annual debate about whether endurance athletes (especially runners and cyclists) should do strength training, usually referred to as “lifting weights.” I’ve … [Read more...] about Should You Lift Weights?
My Most-Read Posts of 2011
In case you missed something, here are lists of my most-read blogs since I started posting in January, 2007 along with my most-read blogs of 2011. Most Read of All Time It’s remarkable how little … [Read more...] about My Most-Read Posts of 2011
Training Plans
Find the Right Training Plan for You! Train smart with a cycling, triathlon or running plan by Joe Friel, best-selling author and internationally recognized endurance coach. All plans are provided … [Read more...] about Training Plans
Comparing Output and Input
One of the most important aspects of training for the endurance athlete is developing aerobic endurance – the ability to perform efficiently and effectively for a long duration at an intensity below … [Read more...] about Comparing Output and Input
Aging: Is It Just a Number in Your Head?
People such as Diana Nyad who recently swam from Cuba to Florida at age 64 change the standards of what it means to be “old.” There are hundreds of aging athletes who have made great sports … [Read more...] about Aging: Is It Just a Number in Your Head?
Fat Burners and Sugar Burners
Next week I have a camp here in Scottsdale, Ariz which focuses on getting the athletes started on their Base training with a solid plan. I also do this for each of the athletes I coach. Part of the … [Read more...] about Fat Burners and Sugar Burners
Intervals, Part 5
Let’s get back to interval training. I apologize for the long delay in posting Part 5. August has been quite busy with my annual bike tour in the Colorado mountains, selling our home in Boulder, and … [Read more...] about Intervals, Part 5
How Important Is Training Volume?
Last week I received an email from an athlete who was concerned about her training for the coming year. She had wisely decided that she needed to include a rest and recovery week every third week. But … [Read more...] about How Important Is Training Volume?
Aging: Customizing the Race Period
We’ve now got the Prep, Base, Build and Peak periods behind us. We’re almost there: The race is just a week away. Actually, there isn’t much to change in this period from what’s described … [Read more...] about Aging: Customizing the Race Period
What’s New About the All-New Triathlete’s Training Bible, 4th Edition
The following is a list of the biggest changes in the All-New Triathlete’s Training Bible. It really is “all new.” That’s not just a marketing ploy. The only thing that stayed about the same was the … [Read more...] about What’s New About the All-New Triathlete’s Training Bible, 4th Edition
Aging: What’s Behind the Decline?
There’s no doubt that there is a loss of athletic performance with aging. We will never see a 70-year-old athlete take gold in the Olympic Games marathon. Sports scientists have offered … [Read more...] about Aging: What’s Behind the Decline?
Updates on Compression Clothing and Block Periodization
One of my favorite pastimes is reading sports science research. Most days start with me grabing an abstract from the top of my to-be-read list and seeing what’s new. I know, I’m weird that way. … [Read more...] about Updates on Compression Clothing and Block Periodization
Aging: More on Science
The traditional advice from the medical community is that older people (usually meaning age 50 and up) should avoid strenuous exercise. Instead, once we reach that doddering age, we should walk – not … [Read more...] about Aging: More on Science
Common But Confusing Training Terms
I'd like to define some sports science terms that I frequently get asked about. Note that not everyone in the field of sport science will agree with me on each of these definitions. Scientists can—and … [Read more...] about Common But Confusing Training Terms
The Aging Athlete – Getting Older, Getting Faster
(The following first appeared in my interview with Performance Conditioning for Cycling Newsletter.) Old athletes are old for many diverse reasons. But the primary one is due to their relatively slow … [Read more...] about The Aging Athlete – Getting Older, Getting Faster
Fast After…60?…70? Part 1
This is the first online article of an 8-part series. Introduction: Staying Fast As a Senior Athlete About the time I turned 70, nearly a decade ago now, it dawned on me that there were very few … [Read more...] about Fast After…60?…70? Part 1