The Physiology of Base Season—with Dr. Iñigo San Millán
Elite cycling coach Dr. Iñigo San Millán explores the goals of training during the early season, base training months and how to best execute that training.
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Nerd Lab: Variable-Paced Intervals and Vibration Plates
In this special Nerd Lab episode, we focus on three recent studies published by Dr. Bent Ronnestad that are all focused on improving time at VO2max.
Fast Talk Femmes: Fueling for Performance—with Dr. Dana Lis
We chat with high-performance sports dietitian and researcher Dr. Dana Lis about how female athletes can get the most from their nutrition.
9 // Coaching Endurance Athletes
Endurance coaching can be as rewarding as it is challenging, yet knowing how best to tackle those testing times can help make the success stories all the sweeter. In this latest module, we lift the lid on some of the minutiae of endurance coaching.
Why Setting Goals This Season is Important—and How to Do It
We all need goals to help us stay on track, but what’s the secret to effective goal setting? Two top coaches share their secrets.
Building an Inclusive Endurance Community
USA Triathlon’s CEO Victoria Brumfield speaks to the importance of welcoming people from all communities into the endurance sports world.
Dealing with Problematic Athletes
It can be challenging when athletes aren’t compliant or lack motivation, but it can also be a great opportunity for change or growth.
Finding Success as a Coach
Coaching isn’t always easy, but when those moments of success come, the rewards are often deep and meaningful.
Why Your Athletes Need to Know Themselves
Encouraging your athletes to build self-awareness can bring a myriad of benefits, some more obvious than others.
The Power of Finding Your Why
Knowing what energizes you as a coach will cultivate performance. It also creates bandwidth for situations where energy and outcome are not yet dialed.
Who’s Responsible for What in the Coaching Relationship?
Taking ownership of the best practices for performance can help the coach-athlete relationship work at its best. Use this list to troubleshoot your existing client relationships.
Where to Draw the Line
The lines between life and sport can quickly blur. Difficult issues like weight loss or obsessive behavior can lead to big problems for coaches.
Fast Talk Femmes: Should Endurance Athletes Train to Their Menstrual Cycles?
In the first episode of our female-focused podcast, we chat with Jennifer Sygo about all aspects of sports nutrition as it relates to female endurance athletes.
Introducing the Fast Talk Femmes Podcast—with Julie Young and Dede Barry
Learn more about what female endurance athletes need to thrive with our new podcast, hosted by two former pro cyclists.
How to Build a Better Athlete
Strength and conditioning coach Erin Carson shares her insights and expertise on building durable, happy, successful athletes—and it’s about more than just lifting weights in the gym.
Balancing Athlete Data and Devices
The options for data and devices are endless and some athletes need their coach to intervene. Coaches Ryan Kohler and Alison Freeman describe the metrics that matter most.
Key Areas of Mobility For Endurance Athletes
Moving well is the key to consistent training, but what are the key areas of mobility for endurance athletes? We find out in this video interview with strength coach Erin Carson.
Criteria for Setting SMART Goals
The goal belongs to the athlete—not the coach. It’s the coach’s job to help the athlete give shape to the final product.