High performance runners are typically very efficient. One can observe this just by watching them run: there is no apparent wasted energy. They look very graceful. Their efficiency can actually be … [Read more...] about The Efficiency Factor in Running
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Rest and Recovery
Almost four months. I believe that's the longest time I've ever gone without posting to my blog in more than six years. Several readers have emailed asking if everything is ok. I really … [Read more...] about Rest and Recovery
Part 3: Training Stress Balance—So What?
The following appeared a few days ago on the TrainingPeaks.com blog. It’s the last of three-part series on the Performance Management Chart on the TrainingPeaks site and on WKO software. This is … [Read more...] about Part 3: Training Stress Balance—So What?
The Weightlifting PMC, Part 2
In Part 1 of this two-part series on setting up a Performance Management Chart on TrainingPeaks for strength training I only got as far as describing why you should only have one combined chart for … [Read more...] about The Weightlifting PMC, Part 2
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
Find your next training plan using my new site
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
Marathon
Marathon Most of the marathon plans are built with a goal race time in mind and are for seasoned runners who have run a marathon within 20 minutes of the goal time in the past year (or comparable … [Read more...] about Marathon
Muscle Cramp Theory
In my last post I provided research which refutes the age-old claim that muscle cramping during exercise is caused by electrolyte deficiency and/or dehydration. The most commonly proposed cause of … [Read more...] about Muscle Cramp Theory
Lessons from the 2010 Season, Part 1
The accompanying chart illustrates the actual periodization of a road cyclist for the season just ending. The chart was created using WKO+ software and data from the rider’s power meter. If you are a … [Read more...] about Lessons from the 2010 Season, Part 1
Top 10 Mistakes of Athletes (#1-3)
Completing this look at what I consider the top 10 training mistakes of athletes is taking much longer than expected. Travel the past two weekends and holiday activities are taking their toll on my … [Read more...] about Top 10 Mistakes of Athletes (#1-3)
Riding Indoors and Pedaling Skills, Part 1
There are a few things that change when you ride indoors on a trainer as compared with on the road. A common one is heat. Since you’re not moving forward when on a trainer body heat tends to … [Read more...] about Riding Indoors and Pedaling Skills, Part 1
Sleep, Part 2
I apologize for the long gaps between posts to my blog. Even though I am now retired from one-on-one coaching it seems there’s still never any time for writing here. But one thing I seldom pass up in … [Read more...] about Sleep, Part 2
Avoiding Overtraining
About once every month or so I receive an email from an athlete asking if overtraining may be the cause of his or her current condition that is nearly always marked by lingering fatigue. When after a … [Read more...] about Avoiding Overtraining
Too Much in Your Life?
It’s not unusual for an athlete to set a high goal for a season, one that stretches them to their limits but is achievable. And then not pull it off. It’s depressing. This can happen too often. If you … [Read more...] about Too Much in Your Life?
ADS Prescription Sports Sunglasses
I’m quite picky when it comes to working closely with companies in the sports industry. I learned to be that way several years ago when a business I supported performed so poorly that it reflected … [Read more...] about ADS Prescription Sports Sunglasses
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?
Sleep and Recovery, Part 2
The following is a continuation of "Sleep and Recovery, Part 1" on the same topic—sleep as the primary producer of recovery for athletes—from my book Fast After 50. The REM and Slow Wave (N3) Stages … [Read more...] about Sleep and Recovery, Part 2
Sleep and Recovery, Part 1
The following is an excerpt from my book "Fast After 50." Even though the book's market is for 50+ aged athletes, I'm sure much of what I've written here on sleep is applicable across the board … [Read more...] about Sleep and Recovery, Part 1
Q&A: Measuring Aerobic Endurance Progress
I get questions from athletes daily. Unfortunately, I have to pay the bills (just like you, I expect) so can’t devote my time to answering them all. Consequently, our team of TrainingBible coaches and … [Read more...] about Q&A: Measuring Aerobic Endurance Progress
The 30-Minute Test Is Easy. Really.
I love working with athletes. I really do. For the most part thay are healthy, happy, motivated and driven to succeed. Helping athletes learn more about training and racing is great fun. But on … [Read more...] about The 30-Minute Test Is Easy. Really.
Aging: Designing a Microcycle to Match Your Recovery
Training dose and density are really all about recovery. Dose has to do with how great the daily training load is. Density is how many high-dose workouts you can do in a given period of time, such as … [Read more...] about Aging: Designing a Microcycle to Match Your Recovery
Training for Advanced Athletes, Part 2
This post is a clarification of my earlier post on the same topic. I’ll get back to describing advanced-athlete training once I’ve cleared up an obvious matter I overlooked earlier. After part 1 of … [Read more...] about Training for Advanced Athletes, Part 2
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?
Stomach Shutdown
One of the common problems of triathletes in long-course races and runners in marathons is “stomach shutdown.” This commonly happens starting around half way into the bike leg or sometimes as the run … [Read more...] about Stomach Shutdown