How to Properly Conduct an FTP Test
Properly conducting an FTP Test is essential for athletes who desire to train by power in cycling. Understanding exactly what an FTP Test is and what is being assessed in this workout are the first s...
27 Feb 202419min
Planning Periodization
No matter what endurance sport or event an athlete is training for, periodization is the architecture of any solid training plan. Coach Laura dives into exactly what periodization is and the best pra...
23 Feb 202421min
Face the Discomfort Dragon
The generations of humans currently living in the developed world have become addicted to being comfortable. Facing and embracing discomfort is not only necessary for endurance athletes to grow, perf...
20 Feb 202411min
Cycling Cadence Matters
Cadence is an often talked about metric, but do athletes really understand why it’s so important? Coach Laura dives into cycling cadence and why it matters for athletes. Training and Racing with a P...
16 Feb 202423min
Live to Climb Another Day
Mountaineers can teach endurance athletes a lot about “failure” and how to make wise decisions in the moment that go against what our culture says is success. Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk...
13 Feb 202416min
“Making Up” is a Myth
You miss a scheduled workout. What do you do? More than likely, you’ve rescheduled or attempted to “make up” a missed workout more than once in your time as an endurance athlete. Coach Laura discus...
9 Feb 202417min
Is AI Coaching & Sports Training Software Actually Intelligent?
Do training options such as AI-generated training plans have the same value as “traditional” training plans designed by human coaches? Athletes should exercise caution when considering who (or what) ...
6 Feb 202418min
Coach Laura's Rad Reads for January 2024
Coach Laura discusses the books she read in January 2024 and how she’s going to implement what she learned into her coaching and training. Non-Fiction: Breath by James Nestor The Good Enough job by ...
2 Feb 202424min
