At some point in the athletic journey, you need to differentiate and specify. You can only realize your potential when you dial in on the path that will take you there. This principle is true at the most basic level of human life.
Racing (and living) are ruled by external factors. We can’t control much of what happens around us. There are no guarantees that things will work out the way you plan.
For most of my athletic life, I lived on the edge. I was constantly balancing stress and recovery. Pushing my body as hard as I could but backing off just before I created long-term damage. I wasn’t always successful with this. I often crossed over the edge. Sometimes the repercussions …
There are many ways to find your training zones. In this video, I explain two methods for finding training zones: laboratory testing and field testing. Visit this post for background on training zones. The take home messages from this are: Proper workouts/sets must be adhered to to get accurate, usable …
We are all looking for ways to get faster. Whether you want to admit it or not, you probably want to get faster on as little work as possible! This is a wise strategy. Why would you want to do more work than necessary to reap rewards?
Metabolic testing gives a very accurate snapshot of your current fitness. Results from a metabolic test can help determine you resting metabolic rate, fuel usage at varying intensities, and training zones. There are four types of metabolic tests I administer Resting metabolic rate (how much energy you expend at rest, …
I’m a data geek, and I want you to be too! I’ve posted a couple of videos related to “what are training zones” and “how do you find your training zones” I build on this concept in this video. I discuss the value of collecting baseline data and follow-up data. …
Taggart VanEtten is an elite age group athlete. He shared his first 10k race report with us. Enjoy! When I drove into Canton on Saturday morning it was dark, raining and about 34 degrees outside, the winds were around 10 mph. I’ve come here many times to train with friends …
This 10-minute video provides valuable insight into how to translate the concept of ‘threshold’ to a workout. Before one of our group bike workouts, Joe spent 10 minutes explaining how he wants a particular workout done. He describes a combination of data (power, heart rate) and perceived exertion (how does …
When embarking on a training program, you want to balance ‘performance eating’ with ‘healthy eating.’ My goal is to clear up some of the confusion regarding sugar, carbohydrates, and overall eating strategies so you can not only perform well but maintain good nutrition habits and maximize your health. There is a lot of …
