Coaching

4-credit courses focus on Coach-Athlete Communication and The Art & Science of Training Plan Creation

USA Triathlon and Fast Talk Labs announce the release of a new Polarized Training Certification Course for coaches.

When this pro athlete stopped restricting nutrition and fueling in favor of a higher-carbohydrate diet, she was surprised by the result.

Over a century of training and racing, coaches and athletes have continually experimented with the balance of volume and intensity. Today’s best practices look to maximize both a high volume of training and a small but potent dose of high-intensity work.

The timely combination of running facilities and stopwatches gave running a leg up on other endurance sports, inviting more structured training and innovation.

The early European cycling scene was convinced that more miles and more racing made champions. By the 1980s, a new generation of pros was redefining the goal and the roadmap to get there.

Coach Joe Friel recounts the relatively short history of endurance sports to identify the athletes and coaches that influenced how we train and race today.

We explore what it takes to develop from a recreational triathlete into an IRONMAN World Championship qualifier.  

A panel of endurance sports coaches presents opportunities and threats for the future of coaching.

Over his long tenure at CTS, Jim Rutberg has seen the coaching profession evolve amid an ever-growing industry. He identifies best practices for coaches, individually and collectively.

What to do when you find yourself caught up in other athletes seeming tougher, happier, and more badass than you on social media.

It’s natural and at times beneficial to compare yourself to others, but social media can exacerbate the negative aspects that come with too many comparison games.

This comprehensive guide includes tips and conversation starters to help coaches walk their athletes through this digital Wild West.

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.

Mike Norton leaned into his love of crunching numbers and applying science to differentiate his coaching services and offer more value for athletes.

Athletes who want to train and compete in multiple sports require a different approach to training, and to have their expectations managed.