Knowing how much carbs and fat you burn below FTP is essential for a great race. This can be trained.
Improving your FTP or anaerobic threshold is important but you also need to understand how your body uses fuel below this intensity, especially if you race the Ironman and Half Ironman distance
10 Maj 201910min
Running slow to go fast: Case study of how a marathon runner improved her time by spending less time pushing the pace.
These same principles apply to Ironman and Half Ironman triathletes.
8 Maj 201911min
A better Ironman run is not just about more running. 3 changes to help you run better off the bike.
Look at your Ironman run as part of the entire race rather than an isolated event. These three principles will help you improve your race day performance as well as your run.
2 Maj 20192min
Are you training to deal with lactate or are you training to reduce lactate production? The distance you race makes all the difference.
Training your body to deal with elevated levels of lactate is beneficial for short distance racing but it is disastrous for Ironman and half ironman racing. Tune in for more.
30 Apr 20196min
V02 Intervals, when used sparingly, are a great way to improve your performance. Here's one way we do these intervals.
Research shows a small dose of V02 intervals can help boost your performance.
24 Apr 20193min
Push the watts you want to by dialing back your training intensity.
Athletes who continue to push in training are often disappointed with the watts they push on race day. Get out of this cycle by learning to develop and train the right systems so that on race day you...
24 Apr 20195min
High intensity intervals shouldn't be all out
V02 intervals are designed to maximize your oxygen uptake. The short recovery efforts help the athlete metabolize the lactate, yet still maintain an elevated heart rate.
20 Dec 20184min
Your physiology should influence the type of training you do.
How an athlete progresses through the season is influenced by lactate production rate and anaerobic capacity. Ignoring this will lead to ineffective training. Training must address the physiology of t...
20 Dec 201812min
