Dr. Seiler explains what we can and can’t take from the Ingebrigtsen brothers and from the Norwegian approach to training in general.
Though this workout is especially useful for cyclocross athletes, cyclists of all disciplines can benefit from this less-structured training session and break from the monotony of late season.
We discuss a host of questions, from how to get a little more out of your form in autumn, to fueling needs for short races like cyclocross, and why so many female athletes seem to excel when entering sports later in life.
Mimic the demands of a full marathon without having to go the distance.
Dr. Edward Coyle was a pioneer in figuring out how endurance athletes adapt and defining what attributes—such as efficiency and fuel utilization—are most important to perform at the highest levels.
We do the bulk of our training in zones 1 and 2, so this episode will explain how to define them and—more importantly—how to best train them.
When it comes to concussions, a slow and steady recovery is the fastest way back to athletic performance.
Many started young, others turned their passion into their profession, and some used it to get healthy. Learn from the experiences of multiple athletes and coaches on how they entered—and stayed in—endurance sports no matter what life threw their way.
In today’s episode, we switch our cycling shoes for running shoes and discuss how runners can accurately measure and pace their training.
Some say filling a hydration bladder with cold water or ice could improve heat management for gravel riders compared to a standard jersey. This article explores whether that claim holds merit.
In this week’s potluck, we discuss if lighter means you always perform better, how to change things up if you’re not feeling that day’s workout, and what key tips we have to be better coaches or athletes.
Nothing has been researched more than high-intensity interval training. We talk with Dr. Seiler about what the science really says and how to apply it to our own training.
Athlete, coach, and nutritionist Stephanie Howe explains how ultra-athletes can optimize performance through evidence-based nutrition practices.
Our hosts bring their questions on working out at the end of a long day, how to manage when training races are too easy, and if base ride intensities should be varied.
Originally titled “Stop Your Legs from Fighting (Themselves),” we look back at episode 8 to see how our views—and the science—has changed regarding neuromuscular work.
When does an innovation in speed cross the line of fair competition or safety?
Blood tests can help tell whether an athlete is overtrained or performing at their best, but is it a good idea for athletes to do regular testing? We discuss with Dr. Lauren Rudolph.
Continuous lactate monitors have the potential to be a game changer in the endurance world, but does the technology measure up to the hype?