Heat and altitude look like opposite problems. One cooks your athlete from the outside, the other starves them of oxygen from the inside. Train for either, though, and the body answers with a surprising amount of overlap. Both lean hard on the cardiova...
Every conversation I have with coaches about AI seems to start in the same place. Can it write a training plan? Should it? Is it any good yet? Those are fair questions, but they're pulling attention away from where AI is already changing coaching busin...
Cycling Has Had This for DecadesIf you've been coaching on the bike side for any length of time, power is already part of how you think. You know what it looks like when an athlete holds 78% of FTP through five hours at Ironman. You can pull up a power...
These days, it seems like triathlon season goes year-round. But if you've finished (or are about to finish) a traditional spring-to-fall season, here are 5 tips to help you have a great off-season.1. Take a BreakThe first step in having an off season i...
Triathletes are among the busiest athletes — always striving to maximize fitness across three different sports. With a training regimen that includes indoor trainer rides, outdoor cruises, early morning pool sessions and runs at all times of day and ni...
Running form is a constant topic in running circles with many personal recommendations, suggestions and testimonies achieving “viral” status. With so much commentary available online, in chat rooms and even from running partners — how do you determine ...
Training indoors during winter is a great way to stay in shape, especially when outdoor conditions aren’t ideal for cycling. When it comes to saddle comfort, it’s crucial to make sure everything is dialed in so that longer indoor sessions aren’t painfu...
All athletes know that the hurt of an injury goes well beyond the actual pain involved – a torn muscle, rolled ankle, or other sports-related injury can be devastating. Injuries impact not only the single game/match in which they happen, but can extend...
As a multisport coach, one question I often get is, “Why so much Z2, Coach?”First, let me define how I use Z2. Since we don’t often have access to a lab, I often use heart rate threshold data. I do NOT use power or pace for Z2, because if you have exce...
🔑 Key Takeaways- New research shows athletes can benefit from higher protein intakes—up to 2–3 g/kg/day.- The body can handle large protein feeds, but total daily intake remains the most critical factor.- Plant-based athletes can match animal protein...
