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CALLING ALL COACHES

Cycling and triathlon coaches, join the new INSCYD + Fast Talk Labs Coaching Forum! Get support, guidance, and answers on topics like athlete management, key workouts, performance analysis, testing, and more.

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HOT ON THE FORUM

N1 CHALLENGE: Time-Crunched Training Camp

Races, Rides, & Runs Forum (open to Forum + Library Members. Not a member? Join now.)
Even calling it a training camp is probably a stretch for this time-crunched athlete. Instead, this was more of a large “overload week” for Head Coach Ryan Kohler, but he still came with all the good effects from a training camp, just packaged up into something more manageable.

My Princess Search for a More Comfortable Ride

Cycling in Alignment Podcast Forum (Open to all members. Not a member? Join now.)
Member SteepEndDown asks Colby, “I have always felt ‘squint’ on the bike. Is my leading foot making me twist?”

Tracking & Building a Yearly Training Plan

Beginners & Basic Tips (Open to all members. Not a member? Join now.)
Member BikerBocker asks, “What software can I use other than Excel and TrainingPeaks to build my annual training plan?”

Why Is My Knee Hitting My Top Tube?

Cycling in Alignment Podcast Forum (Open to all members. Not a member? Join now.)
Member phillipdarley has knee-tracking issues and bike fitter Colby Pearce weighs in with many causes plus some resources and ways to correct it.

NEW ARTICLES

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  A Beginner’s Guide to Gravel RacingApr 7th 2021
  We explore the skills, techniques, and pacing strategies you need to take on any gravel event.
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  How to Develop a Yearly Training PlanApr 5th 2021
  We review the art and science of developing and maintaining an annual training plan, which helps athletes progress and perform at their best.
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  The Key to Recovery? Take Care of Your BrainMar 31st 2021
  Many tools and techniques promise recovery benefits. But the science suggests that the fundamentals—sleep and nutrition to fuel the brain—may be the best place to invest.
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  An Exploration of “Social Training Tools”Mar 26th 2021
  We explore whether Strava and other new training apps can make you faster, and how to effectively fit them into a structured training plan.
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  Demystifying Your Blood ProfileMar 11th 2021
  A blood profile can help athletes track progress and diagnose issues—but they need to know what to look for and work with a physician to interpret the data. This article will help to demystify your blood profile.
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  Sweetening the Truth on HydrationFeb 26th 2021
  Few topics in endurance sports are more misunderstood and draw more ire than hydration and electrolyte sports drinks. Trevor Connor explores the biochemical mechanics to show what happens when we drink salty sports drinks.

NEW WORKSHOPS

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  Do Sprints Within Endurance Rides Improve Adaptations?Apr 16th 2021
  Dr. Stephen Cheung attempts to answer the question of whether it’s productive to incorporate intensity into an endurance ride.
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  Everything You Need to Know About the INSCYD TestApr 15th 2021
  The INSCYD test yields a powerful set of metrics, including a complete metabolic profile. Coach Ryan Kohler details the test protocol and analysis.
  
  JOIN AT ANY LEVEL by April 30th for access to this Workshop!
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  The Process of Goal AttainmentApr 13th 2021
  Coach Grant Holicky discusses the critical process by which goals are created, and also the method by which they are achieved.
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  Data Analysis: Mathieu van der Poel at the Tour of FlandersApr 9th 2021
  Dr. Stephen Seiler dives into Mathieu van der Poel’s power data from the 2021 Tour of Flanders to decipher what it takes to excel in a Spring Classic.
  
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  TrainingPeaks: How to Craft Effective CommentsMar 30th 2021
  The “comments” field in TrainingPeaks is not to be ignored: It can be a helpful guide for coaches and a useful reference for athletes.
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  How to Use TrainingPeak’s Performance Management ChartMar 24th 2021
  Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler review TrainingPeaks metrics such as Acute and Chronic Training Load (ATL/CTL), Training Stress Balance (TBS), and discuss the interactions among the metrics.