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“A” Race Selection
Have you ever wondered how many “A” races is good to have in a season or what type of “A” race is good for me? Read to find out what criteria or factors goes into choosing your optimal “A” race.
Interval Training, Power and Heart Rate
Suppose I gave you this bike workout: Warm up for about 20 minutes. Then do 30 x 30 seconds at z5 (VO2Max) with 30 seconds z2 (Steady State) between each interval. Cool down the last 10 minutes. How would you gauge your intensity for these 30 second intervals? This is an important question. Do them […]
How to plan a group workout…
When designing a workout for a group, finding some random set off of the internet, in my opinion, just doesn’t cut it. Of course you can use something online as a template, but to succeed as a workout leader, you need to take into consideration a few things: 1) What is your ultimate goal/outcome for […]
Science behind Cadence
It’s January and time to start a new training regimen for 2014. Before you start jumping into building a base and hitting the intervals, maybe you should also work on technique. When triathletes talk technique, everyone always gravitates to thinking about swimming. Certainly good swim technique reaps huge benefits in swimming speed. I, however, have […]
Why train with power?
Why train with a power meter on the bike? I get asked that often. The simple answer is that the power meter is a more precise and accurate tool for gauging cycling intensity.
Cadence on the Bike is Everything
With the proper use of a cadence meter on your bicycle, you’ll not only learn how to pedal more efficiently and learn when to shift, but you reduce your chances of injury.
Economy and the Athlete
Improving economy can provide significant benefits to your performance. Coach Tommy explains what it is and how to do it.
