The Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition: How to Use Intuition to Improve Fueling
Data has its benefits, but only when we learn to apply an intuitive approach to our fueling can we unlock the most efficient and healthy sports nutrition habits.
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Articles > Endurance Performance Data Analysis
Aerodynamic Sensors for Cycling
Learn what aero sensors do for cyclists and whether or not the tech is worth adding to training.
A Comparison of Different Training Platforms
While many athletes and coaches rely on TrainingPeaks to analyze and archive their training data, there are several other notable programs worth considering.
A Primer in the Power of Data Analytics
By tapping into the power of data analytics coaches can make important decisions more quickly and better prepare athletes for the specific demands of any given race.
Refining Process & Product for a Thriving Coaching Business
Mike Norton leaned into his love of crunching numbers and applying science to differentiate his coaching services and offer more value for athletes.
Predictors of Performance in Ultra Runners
What are the keys to success in ultra running, and are they the same across all distances?
Continuous Glucose Monitors: Should They Be Allowed in Races?
They’re becoming incredibly popular, but where do CGMs fit into racing? Two elite coaches debate the merits and pitfalls of using wearable glucose monitors in competition.
Recent Research on Junior Athletes
We review some of the key findings in recent research on junior athlete development.
What Are Neural Networks—and How Can They Help Your Training?
We dive deep into the world of AI to understand how it can be used for optimal training and performance.
What Does It Take to Break the Bike Course Record at Kona?
Sam Laidlow took almost five minutes off the bike course record at the Ironman World Championship. We do a deep-dive analysis on his power file to find out how he did it.
Predicting Performance with Data and Feel
Trying to predict your performance can be nerve-wracking but in this era of training metrics and numbers, data can tell you a lot.
Extend Your Analytical Skills
Joe Friel details the ways in which coaches can identify strengths and weaknesses in movement patterns, motivation, and training execution.
An Introduction to Training Metrics, Part 2
The interrelationship between form, fitness, and fatigue is the basis for quantifying training load. Performance Management Charts help athletes visualize and interpret that balance. Coach Trevor Connor explains the science.
An Introduction to Training Metrics, Part 1
Physiologists and coaches have attempted to quantify training through both external and internal measures. We review the primary training metrics and detail the benefits and shortcomings of each.
An Exploration of “Social Training Tools”
We explore whether Strava and other new training apps can make you faster, and how to effectively fit them into a structured training plan.
What Training Data Tells Us, and When to Ignore It
Crunching numbers is one thing, but if you want to turn data into victory, here are a few key things you should do and a few things to avoid.