CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Is High-Carbohydrate Fueling Actually Unhealthy? Endurance athletes and the general public hear completely contradictory messages about sugar. Athletes are encouraged to consume massive amounts of sugar, from 60 to up to 120+ grams per hour, during exercise. At the same time, health …
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE When I build ultrarunning interval workouts for athletes, I have unlimited combinations to choose from. I can create intervals ranging from seconds to hours. I can manipulate the intensity of intervals, combine different interval modalities into one workout, vary the amount recovery …
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Want a Huge Aerobic Engine? Try These 2 Cycling Workouts Here’s a question I hear constantly from cyclists of all levels: “How do I build a bigger aerobic engine?” Most people default to the same answer: pile on more Zone 2 training. …
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Are Zone 2 intervals just the new trend or are they a training goldmine? Zone 2 intervals are having a moment. Pro teams are talking about them and cycling media frames them as a training breakthrough that’s superior to steady endurance riding. …
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE When I give training talks, I can inevitably count on being asked, “How long should my longest run be?” When I get this question, I usually retort with, “Why do you need a long run?” Silence ensues. The silence stems from the …
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Many ultrarunners train almost entirely in Zone Two. And that’s exactly why so many of them are so darn slow. Zone 2 is the bedrock of endurance training and ultramarathon pacing, but if you’re only training at Zone 2 intensity, then …
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE How to Structure a Training Week for Real Life (and Real Results) Static and one-size-fits-all training plans rarely work for cyclists because they don’t align well with your real life. You might be able to stick to a static or even AI-generated/adjustable …
Getting dropped from cycling group rides is a probability all riders face. Sometimes it’s caused by inadequate fitness, but even fit riders get dropped when they have poor skills and habits. So, for the beginners and those we are welcoming back to group rides, here’s a guide to stop getting dropped. Improve Fitness No duh, …
Lifelong cyclists can have a greater risk for low bone density, which is especially dangerous for Masters and Grand Masters (60+ years old) who are already fighting gradual bone loss. Many cyclists try addressing the problem by increasing intake of Vitamin D and Calcium, either through diet or supplementation or both. But there’s a third …
Hey CTS Fam! Many of you know me as the host of “The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast” or you’ve read articles from me on the trainright.com website. Perhaps you’ve seen me at bike races or we’ve ridden together in road, MTB or gravel events somewhere in the world. Today, I’m proud to be coming to you …