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How to Build The Best Recovery Weeks for Cyclists

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Best Ways To Build Recovery Weeks for Cyclists Recovery weeks sound like the easiest part of training to get right. Take a week off. Rest until you feel fresh and ready to train again. After 20 years of coaching cyclists, I can …

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Strength Training for Ultrarunners: Here’s The Framework That Actually Works

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Strength Training for Ultrarunners: Here’s The Framework That Actually Works Strength training for ultrarunners is important, but many athletes and coaches try to get the wrong results from the weight room. As an NASM-certified trainer and an experienced ultramarathon coach, the problem …

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The Two Best Intervals to Increase VO2 Max

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE The Two Best Intervals to Increase VO2 Max Hard interval workouts make up a relatively small percentage of total training time, but they are critically important for maximizing performance. If you have been diligently executing your VO2 max intervals but you’re not …

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How Much Do You Need To Train For A 100-Mile Ultramarathon?

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE How Much Do You Need To Train For A 100-Mile Ultramarathon? Stop obsessing over weekly mileage. One of the most common questions we get is: “How much do you need to train for a 100 miles?” And a lot of runners then …

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Tapering for Ultrarunning: Boost Race Performance and Prevent Taper Tantrums

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Tapering for Ultrarunning: Boost Race Performance and Prevent Taper Tantrums For many athletes, tapering for ultrarunning can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand runners are happy about the reduced training load and the potential for improved race-day performance. On the …

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How They Did It: Riley Brady’s Western States Podium Performance

Sometimes you find the keys to success where you least expect them. There’s a persistent myth that elite athletes must be ruthlessly efficient, sacrifice social connections, stay laser-focused, and generally live like monks. Pro ultrarunner Riley Brady thrives by taking a different approach. Running with their friends comprises a large percentage of their training. Between …