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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Fast Chats: Should We Be Reconsidering Zone 2 Training
Zone 2 training has become all the rage, but a 2025 review is taking a step back and questioning whether it really produces the gains we thought it does.
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Perfecting Your Warm-Up
We explore the best method for priming yourself for racing—busting myths and delving into the science of warm-up routines.
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Potluck Discussion: Fatigue Training, Impact of Pregnancy, and Athlete Parents
In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss the value of training fatigued, how to support a pregnant athlete, and what we can learn from parents who are professional athletes.
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Performance Determinants of Hyrox Competition
In this popular high-intensity fitness test, we explore the strength and endurance attributes that matter most, and how you can prepare for competition.
The State of Gravel Racing, with Alexey Vermeulen and Ben Delaney
We’re joined by the Michigan-born gravel racer and the longtime cycling journalist to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of gravel racing and riding in 2025.
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Using “Fatigue Training” to Reach Peak Form
By stringing together several days of high-intensity training, then adequately recovering, overload blocks can produce big gains.
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The Benefits of Extending Your Training “Week”
Adding days to your microcycles will help you improve recovery, which can improve HIT sessions. It’s a win-win.
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How AI Is Elevating Training Prescription for Endurance Athletes
The era of AI-augmented endurance coaching is here. New tools don’t just collect data—they intelligently interpret, adapt, and learn, helping data-driven coaches and athletes to refine their training.
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The Science and Safety of Endurance Exercise During Pregnancy
We look at the latest research on the safety, benefits, and precautions for expecting mothers.
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Open-Water Swimming Safety
Whether it’s toxic algae blooms, wildlife encounters, or boat traffic, there are many safety considerations to take into account when swimming in open water.
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The Stable and Strong Athlete
In part 3 of our series on movement literacy for cyclists, Dr. Stacey Brickson delves into stability and strength to make you a healthier cyclist.
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Dr. Seiler’s 12 Training Truths for Endurance Development
After 30 years of studying exercise endurance training, Dr. Seiler distills it all into 12 fundamental practices.
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Recognizing & Recovering from Concussions
When it comes to concussions, a slow and steady recovery is the fastest way back to athletic performance.
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Water Bottles or Hydration Packs—Which Are Better for Heat Management?
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.
The Secret to Buying Speed in Triathlon
You don’t need to spend huge amounts of money on gear to see significant gains in your triathlon times.
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Continuous Lactate Monitors: Delayed Gratification?
Continuous lactate monitors have the potential to be a game changer in the endurance world, but does the technology measure up to the hype?
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How Parents Can Support Their Young Athletes
Understanding the roles you and your child’s coach have in their athletic development can foster a healthy relationship with sports and teach beneficial life skills to take into adulthood.
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Aerodynamic Sensors for Cycling
Learn what aero sensors do for cyclists and whether or not the tech is worth adding to training.
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