Polarized Training Pathway
In collaboration with Dr. Stephen Seiler, the “father of polarized training,” we have curated everything you need to know about the 80/20 training method.
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Coaching > Pro Athletes
13 // Coaching Elite Athletes
As pro athletes redefine the limits of performance, coaches are continually refining their strategy and leading a collaborative effort.
Why Hill Strides and Speed Development Are Essential for Ultras
In addition to traditional aerobic training, SWAP uses short hill strides to help athletes develop speed. Get the science behind this innovative approach to raising the ceiling on VO2max.
You Are Born for Coaching
The backstory of SWAP Running attests to the value of curiosity, naivety, and a good dose of grit. David and Megan Roche channeled their love for the sport into a coaching business with a reputation for winning.
Are You Ready to Step Up to Coaching Pros?
Supporting performance at the highest level will cost you time and money. Coach Joe Friel shares a balanced approach to the high-stakes game of working with pro athletes.
Measuring Performance and Progression
Coaches Joe Friel and former pro cyclist Ben Day talk about setting goals and how measuring progress must include “more than just numbers.”
Helping Athletes Learn from Failure and Disappointment
Joe Friel talks with four-time world champion triathlete turned coach Julie Dibens about how we can use failure and disappointment as an opportunity for growth.
Block Training Plan for an Elite Cyclist
The principles of block training can be applied across endurance sports, whether the athlete is elite or amateur. The biggest difference is that elite or pro athletes have more time to train.
A Pro Athlete’s Perspective on Coaching Style and Athletic Progression
Pro triathlete Joe Gambles reflects on the coaches he worked with over his athletic career, running the full gamut of styles, methodologies, and philosophies.