By this time in the season most athletes have completed their first A-priority race of the year. And more than likely there is another A race coming up soon. How should you tweak your training to … [Read more...] about Your Next A-Priority Race
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The CTL Ramp Rate
This piece also appeared last week in the TrainingPeaks newsletter. But since not everyone sees that I’m posting it again here. ---------------------------------------- If you use the Performance … [Read more...] about The CTL Ramp Rate
Seriously?
I spoke at a cycling camp offered by Aspen Sports Performance this past weekend in Moab, Utah. The riding was spectacular and the athletes were all quite impressive, especially given that it was the … [Read more...] about Seriously?
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
Thoughts on Training #7: Little Things in Sport
Thoughts on Training #6 was about having an annual plan for your training. A carefully considered plan promotes motivation, persistence, patience, and consistent training. At the heart of successful … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Training #7: Little Things in Sport
High-Fat Diet Questions
Today I received an email from a rower who had read my book, Fast After 50. In it I comment on the high-fat diet as one alternative to eating for high performance. I also mentioned it in this … [Read more...] about High-Fat Diet Questions
More on Estimating FTP
A lot of readers took exception to my suggestion in a recent post that you could get a very rough gauge of your functional threshold power (FTP) based on several variables, the major one being your … [Read more...] about More on Estimating FTP
Recovery for Runners
Some time ago a magazine asked me some questions about recovery for runners for a piece they were writing. Recently an athlete asked similar questions and got me to thinking about this topic once … [Read more...] about Recovery for Runners
Base 1 Training, Part 4
This series on Base 1 training is probably stretching out a bit too long. Some athletes may be well into Base 1 and others may be even be starting Base 2. The good news, however, is that Base 2 is … [Read more...] about Base 1 Training, Part 4
That Which Is Measured Improves
“Training is principally an act of faith.” –Franz Stampfl For serious athletes, the purpose of training is to improve performance relative to a specific event – an A-priority race. Throughout the Base … [Read more...] about That Which Is Measured Improves
Midsole Cleats and Pedals
I'm occasionally asked if I still use midsole cleats when I ride instead of the traditional forefoot position. The answer is "yes." I've been doing this since 2006, and it was the topic of one of my … [Read more...] about Midsole Cleats and Pedals
Fast After…60? …70? Part 7
Featured Senior Athlete: The Iron Nun Sister Madonna Buder (picture below), often referred to as the “Iron Nun,” is the oldest woman to ever finish an Ironman© triathlon (the oldest man is Hiromu … [Read more...] about Fast After…60? …70? Part 7
What’s Better for You: High Volume or High Intensity Training?
Should the primary focus of your training be on volume or intensity? We get some help answering that question from a study by Gaskill and associates done in 1999. It’s now getting somewhat old, … [Read more...] about What’s Better for You: High Volume or High Intensity Training?
Indoor vs. Outdoor Bike Performance
The following is a question from a coach. He and the athlete he coaches are somewhat frustrated by the difference inpower numbers they produce relative to heart rate when riding indoors as opposed to … [Read more...] about Indoor vs. Outdoor Bike Performance
Keep It Simple – Bike Skills
There have been some big gaps between my posts here this winter. This is my busy season with lots of travel. It seems there is never enough time. I’m sure you know the feeling. In my last blog as an … [Read more...] about Keep It Simple – Bike Skills
Cross Training and Performance
I often get questions about cross training. This is one that came in today from “Jack.” Most of it had to do with the athlete’s advancing age and having read my new book, Fast After 50. I’ve omitted … [Read more...] about Cross Training and Performance
Aging and Performance, Part 2
In my last post on aging I pointed out that the rate of decline in endurance performance appears to accelerate after age 60. What is the cause of this decline and how can you train to moderate … [Read more...] about Aging and Performance, Part 2
Another Block Periodization Study
Earlier this month I reported on a study of block periodization that found it superior to a traditional (linear) periodization model. This study lasted 4 weeks with well-trained cyclists in the … [Read more...] about Another Block Periodization Study
The Weightlifting PMC, Part 1
I’ve been asked a few times recently how to set up a Performance Management Chart on TrainingPeaks for weightlifting. It’s that time of year when strength work is a major focus of training for … [Read more...] about The Weightlifting PMC, Part 1
Should You Use Carbohydrate-Protein Sports Drinks?
Again, I’ve got to apologize for the big gap between posts here recently. The recent sell of our home in Boulder and move to new temporary quarters combined with two book projects and travel has left … [Read more...] about Should You Use Carbohydrate-Protein Sports Drinks?
Why Ride Inside?
This blog post is excerpted from Ride Inside: The Essential Guide to Get the Most Out of Indoor Cycling, Smart Trainers, Classes, and Apps by Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg, with permission of … [Read more...] about Why Ride Inside?
Base 1 Training, Part 1
It’s the time of year when many northern hemisphere athletes are starting back into training after an end-of-season Transition period break from training. Most don’t have an A-priority race for 6 or … [Read more...] about Base 1 Training, Part 1
A Sample from My Newest Book
I've got a new book out – The Power Meter Handbook. I wrote it this past spring and it just hit the shelves. Here is a sample from it. This is Chapter 3 along with the Table of Contents and the … [Read more...] about A Sample from My Newest Book
Five Fundamentals of Training
This is the time of year when most endurance athletes are starting to think about and perhaps even plan for the coming season. That makes it a good time to remember what’s most important when it comes … [Read more...] about Five Fundamentals of Training