With the final stage of TrainerRoad’s “8 Days of California” behind us, let’s take a day or two to bask in the well-earned sense of accomplishment that ought to beset all who made it through the tour in its entirety …
Uncomfortable in aero position? Try a new seat
Posted by reid
on May 17, 2013
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5 years ago I purchased a TT bike (Cervelo P2C) as I ramped up for my first Ironman. I’ve been somewhat happy with it but I always seemed to be uncomfortable in aero position. As a result, I didn’t train …
Stage Race Nutrition
Posted by Amber Pierce
on April 30, 2013
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Stage races provide little to no room for error when it comes to nutrition. A mistake in hydration one day might lead to a steep decline in performance over the next several days, perhaps leading to other problems like GI …
There’s Always Wiggle Room
Posted by chad
on April 24, 2013
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Over the years I’ve grown increasingly averse to claims of certainty and so-called inarguable truths that beset exercise physiology in general, endurance sports physiology in particular. And I’ve always been deeply suspect of any athlete or coach who touts categorical …
Just How Much Do We Allow our Minds to Limit our Bodies?
Posted by chad
on April 12, 2013
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Having the uncommon opportunity to witness, firsthand and often, the struggle riders face each time they saddle up for a set of indoor intervals has afforded me certain insights to which more traditional, “outdoor” cycling coaches might not be privy. …
The Trainer Is Your Secret Weapon
Posted by Amber Pierce
on April 12, 2013
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When my to-do list expands beyond the threshold of manageable into the realm of overwhelming, a bike ride can be the perfect way to streamline productivity: by giving my brain the space it needs to reorganize thoughts and enable me …
Summer Intervals – Can you REALLY do them outdoors?
Posted by chad
on April 2, 2013
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Having spent 7 of the last 8 winters on indoor trainers along with a large number of coaching clients, I’d face the same dilemma every year when the weather improved – do I shift my training outdoors or do I …
How to Return from Illness…or a Holiday Hiatus
Posted by chad
on January 10, 2013
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Few things derail motivation the way that illness, injury or life’s many non-cycling obligations can. And it always seems to happen when your training is on the upswing, power numbers are going up, relative heart rate numbers are coming down, …
Recovery Weeks?
Posted by chad
on January 10, 2013
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Recovery weeks are typically part of most higher volume training plans every 3rd or 4th week, but since most of our plans thus far are lower volume plans in the 6-9 week range, scheduled recovery is better left up to …
Aero Position & Assessment
Posted by chad
on December 19, 2012
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Q: Should FTP tests (both original and subsequent) be done in Aero position or in horns? I’m still getting used to Aero position and not overly comfy yet. A: That’s a really good question, especially when considering how important specificity …