New Pathway! Basic Performance Data Analysis

Endurance training can sometimes feel like a numbers game. But which numbers matter most?

In this new Pathway, our experts distill a deluge of data into your Key Performance Indicators. Follow the Basic Performance Data Analysis Pathway for a new approach that maximizes signal and minimizes noise.

Experts Tim Cusick, Dirk Friel, Julie Young, Colby Pearce, Ryan Kohler, Trevor Connor, and Dr. Stephen Seiler explore topics like how to monitor training, the 3 most popular data analysis platforms, how to analyze the most effective workout formats, and much more.

EXPLORE BASIC DATA

WHAT IS A PATHWAY?

New Pathway! Cycling Interval Training

Our new Cycling Interval Training Pathway offers members the opportunity to truly master interval workouts and interval training.

Our experts, including CEO Trevor Connor, our Head Coach and Physiologist Ryan Kohler, Dr. Stephen Seiler, Dr. Stephen Cheung, Sebastian Weber, and coach Neal Henderson, will help you progress from basic intervals to workout execution to advanced analysis over 21 articles, interviews, workshops, and workouts.

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MASTER INTERVAL TRAINING

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  Six Ways to Deal with PainJun 16th 2021
  Coach Grant Holicky discusses six ways by which all athletes can forge a better relationship with pain as a part of sport.
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  The Best Features of TrainingPeaks, Strava, and Garmin ConnectJun 9th 2021
  We highlight the most powerful features of each of the three most popular training analysis tools.
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  How to Manage Race-Day AnxietyJun 7th 2021
  Coach Grant Holicky explains how athletes can better manage anxiety through visualization, routine, and reframing.
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  The Knee Is the VictimJun 2nd 2021
  Because the knee is caught between the hip and the foot, it often bears the brunt of biomechanical pedaling forces, which leads to injuries. Dr. Andy Pruitt explains why.
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  Intervals 101May 19th 2021
  Intervals are a fundamental component of training. They enable athletes to add intensity in a controlled manner, and target specific energy systems.
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  Should You Drink to a Schedule or to Thirst?May 17th 2021
  Dr. Stephen Cheung explores whether you should drink according to a fixed schedule or if thirst is enough to dictate how much you drink.

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  How to Maximize Recovery During Multi-Day EventsJun 14th 2021
  Stage races and other multi-day events offer special challenges, particularly when it comes to recovery. We explore three of the key elements to maintaining good performances day after day.
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  What to Pack for a Mountain Bike RaceMay 31st 2021
  These simple, critical tips from a veteran mountain bike coach will help you reduce race-day stress, increase enjoyment, and improve your chances of a great performance at your next off-road event.
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  The Importance of the Long RideMay 24th 2021
  Are you tempted to throw out those five-hour rides—not enough time or willpower, or maybe you find them boring? Don’t do it! Trevor Connor explores the adaptations that can only be gained from long, slow miles.
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  How to Prepare for Events at AltitudeMay 20th 2021
  Training and racing at elevation can have a significant impact on performance. We explore some ways to improve your preparation for races at altitude.
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  Can Ketones Help Fuel Endurance Performance?May 11th 2021
  Exogenous ketones reached “super fuel” status in 2016. Since then, research hasn’t been so positive. We explore the potential benefits of supplementation with ketone esters.
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  Sports Nutrition for BeginnersMay 8th 2021
  Eating properly for the demands of endurance sports can be challenging, especially if you’re new to sport. We explore common misconceptions and pitfalls for the beginner endurance athlete.

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Dr. Inigo San Millan’s Zone 2 Rides

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Effective Two-A-Day Workout Strategies

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In Fast Talk Episode 166, we learned that two-a-day workouts in cycling involve new science! Members discuss some of the consequences.

Where to Go After a VO2max (intense aerobic) block?

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NEW FAST TALK EPISODES

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  How to Assess and Modify Training Mid-SeasonJun 10th 2021
  Making a mid-season assessment of your training, and effectively modifying it (if needed), takes skill and confidence. We discuss how to do it, particularly when it comes to structure, recovery, limited time, and top-end form.
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  Effective Two-A-Day Workout Strategies, with Neal HendersonJun 3rd 2021
  Can cycling twice in one day produce the same benefits as one long ride? Do “two-a-days” yield adaptations you can’t get any other way? We explore.
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  The Physiology of Race Season, with Dr. Iñigo San MillánMay 27th 2021
  We explore the physiology of race season—how to find top-end fitness, how long it takes, and the best ways to do it.