High RPMs During Rest Intervals
Last year, my coach M2 gave me a set of cycling workouts which changed subtly; knowing that I had progressed many years with him, he knew he could increase their[…]
Category: Intermediate to Advanced
Intermediate to Advanced: The Different Types of Training
In my interactions with my coach M2, I have learned that there are 6 types of training. These are: 1. Neuro-muscular – training of the nervous system to do something[…]
I2A: Training by Time versus Distance
If you look around training programs, you’ll see that there are two camps for coaches: those that give you training programs by distance, and those that train you by time.[…]
I2A: All About Recovery
If you read the books, you’ll find some info on recovery. They talk about the fact that you should take one day off and work out for six out of[…]
I2A: Running Off the Bike Training
The books say that you should run off the bike but often it’s only towards the end of the training cycle, right before taper as you peak. Coaches will get[…]
Talking with the Pros and the Super-Fast: What They Don’t Teach You in Triathlon Books
This year at Ironman Brazil, I was fortunate enough to meet both Hillary Biscay and Nina Kraft, two incredibly talented pros on the Ironman circuit. It’s interesting to hear their[…]