Weight Training for Endurance Sports
As an endurance athlete, it is likely strength training (ST) is not a part of your workout routine. Traditionally, ST has been left out of endurance training programs at both the elite and recreational level.
Laying the Foundation for Your Best Season
Fall is here. With the exception of the cyclocross season, most cycling, running, and triathlon races are in the record books.
How to Transition Into the Off-Season
This article features tips on how to transition into the off-season and plan appropriate training to prepare for the next year of racing.
Beginners Guide to Night Running — on Trails
Darkness fell as I made the final push to the thin-air summit of Colorado’s 14,100-foot Handies Peak, and I flipped on my headlamp and waist lamp. After traversing the summit peak and ridgeline to the north, I plunged off the…
Training and Gearing Up for Gravel Racing and Gran Fondos
Over the last few years it’s become increasingly obvious that the bikes we ride on the road, the types of road that we ride them on, and the types of events we participate in are changing dramatically.
Preventing Overtraining – When Less Is More
Athletes often feel compelled to exercise longer and harder in order to improve. A problem arises, however, when you exercise beyond what your body tells you is acceptable, and you still feel as though you need to do more.
Training to Simulate Racing Conditions
When you are developing your training program for a key event you should not overlook the specific racing conditions that you will face.
Benefits of Group Training
Whether you are an experienced endurance athlete or a beginner, there are many benefits to be had from training in a group environment. If you know how to use group training to your advantage it can elevate your fitness and give you a training stimulus that you would otherwise be unable to achieve.
Getting the Most Out of Your Training
Sometimes life gets in the way of training and there are only so many hours in a day. Given all that you have on your plate, how do you maximize your time while training for a race?
6 Month Marathon Training Plan, Part 2
Welcome to the second part of a 6-month marathon training plan. At this point you’ve put in a good amount of work on your legs and they’re primed and ready for the next step.