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Why Training Volume Is King For Ultrarunning Performance

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Why Training Volume Is King For Ultrarunning Performance Ultrarunners need to accept an inescapable truth: Training volume is the biggest determinant of performance in ultrarunning. That doesn’t mean the person who runs the most runs the best or the fastest. Nor does …

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Torque Training for Cycling: How To Do It The Right Way

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Torque Training for Cycling: How To Do It The Right Way Torque workouts are one of the misconstrued aspects of cycling training. Most athletes think torque training is simply shifting into a heavy gear and grinding along at a low cadence. That’s …

ultramarathon hydration

3 Steps To Personalize Your Ultramarathon Hydration and Fueling Plan

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE 3 Steps To Personalize Your Ultramarathon Hydration and Fueling Plan Amateur athletes often try to copy what pros do and use – everything from run training to ultramarathon hydration and performance products. It’s an idea as old as time: if something works …

FTP for criterium racers

Does FTP Matter For Criterium Racing?

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Sprints and repeated accelerations out of corners are the first things that come to mind when most cyclists think about criterium racing. As a result, the prevailing mentality is that anaerobic training is what makes the all the difference for crit-focused racers. …

recovery week

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 …

strength training for ultrarunning

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 …

how much do you need to train

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 …