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  Bikepacking Gear and TechSep 13th 2021
  What do you pack for a bikepacking adventure when self-sufficiency is the key to success? Chris Case explains the process of picking and packing all that gear.
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  Dr. Seiler and Siren Seiler Analyze Molly Seidel’s Olympic Marathon TrainingSep 7th 2021
  Dr. Stepher Seiler and his daughter, an elite runner and sport science student, analyze bronze medalist Molly Seidel’s Olympic training.
  
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  The Power of Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE)Sep 3rd 2021
  The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale is often overlooked in a world of power meters and hear rate straps. Dr. Stephen Cheung explains how and why you can use RPE to improve your training, even if you collect data.
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  Chronic Training Load (CTL) Isn’t EverythingAug 26th 2021
  Coach Connor busts several myths as he discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of CTL.
  
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  5×5-Minute Interval ExecutionAug 23rd 2021
  Coach Connor details the best practices for 5×5-minute intervals, from their physiological benefits to how and why you should do them. INCLUDES downloadable .fit file.
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  The Athlete’s Guide to Foam RollingAug 19th 2021
  Strength and conditioning expert Menachem Brodie explains why and how you should use foam rolling to improve recovery.

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  The Relationship Between Performance Level and Training StressSep 20th 2021
  Eighty percent of what you need to know about endurance training can be illustrated by a simple graph. Coach Connor and his mentor Glenn Swan explore this simple concept.
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  A Beginner’s Guide to CyclocrossAug 27th 2021
  Coach Julie Young breaks down the art and training of cyclocross—from training to skills, racing to drills.
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  Could Respiration Be Your Limiter?Aug 9th 2021
  Athletes spend much of their time training their legs and heart. What about our lungs? Steve Neal breaks down the components of respiration to help explain why it could be holding you back.
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  An Introduction to Training Metrics, Part 2Jul 28th 2021
  The interrelationship between form, fitness, and fatigue is the basis for quantifying training load. Performance Management Charts help athletes visualize and interpret that balance. Coach Trevor Connor explains the science.
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  An Introduction to Training Metrics, Part 1Jul 15th 2021
  Physiologists and coaches have attempted to quantify training through both external and internal measures. We review the primary training metrics and detail the benefits and shortcomings of each.
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  The True Definition of ThresholdJul 13th 2021
  Your lactate threshold may not be what you think it is. Coach Trevor Connor explores the true definition of this physiological turn point.

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  Riding the Edge in Cyclocross, with Stephen HydeSep 16th 2021
  We explore the skills, technique, and nuances of cyclocross with three-time national champion Stephen Hyde.
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  Transformative Endurance ChallengesSep 9th 2021
  Can a simple bike race change you forever? Jana, Ryan, Trevor, and Chris describe the lessons they learned in each of their respective N1 Challenges.
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  Do You Need a Mentor? With Coach Connor’s Mentor, Glenn SwanSep 2nd 2021
  Mentors help athletes by providing guidance, teaching a philosophy, and serving as a confidante. Do you need a mentor to reach your full potential?
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  The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Chronic Training Load (CTL)Aug 26th 2021
  We examine the benefits of CTL, the negative attributes of this complex metric, as well as the ways in which it can take your training off track.
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  Exploring Heat Stress and Heat Stroke, with Dr. William AdamsAug 19th 2021
  We explore health conditions elicited by heat, including heat stress, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion, with expert guest Dr. William Adams.
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  Q&A on Training Zones, Cyclocross, Weekly Planning, and Beer, with Alec DonahueAug 12th 2021
  Coach Alec Donahue of Cycle-Smart helps us answer questions about training zones, cyclocross, weekly planning, and alcohol.