If I coach you or you have been reading this site regularly you know I am a coach that likes to train and race with power! I can remember a time not too long ago that if you mentioned the word power meter to a recreational cyclist they would respond “what is a power meter”. Then I would get asked … Read More
Enduring Performance and Age Related Declines Part 2
In part one of this article, I brought up my thoughts about age and declining performance and answered a couple of my own nagging questions this season by seeing the performance of masters’ age groupers performing very well in a major Duathlon. I still have a few more questions that I am curious to get answered so let’s get started. … Read More
Is your cycling posture right for your riding style?
In a previous article I covered how cyclists can improve pedaling efficiency through increasing cadence. This was accomplished using pedaling drills and several interval based workouts that smooth pedal strokes and increase leg speed. While pedaling efficiency is very important aspect of becoming and efficient cyclists there are many other things we can do to improve our ride as cyclists. … Read More
Getting More From your Coach – 10 Lessons Learned…
I have been fortunate to coach a cross section of athletes in the few seasons I have been a coach. When working with Recreational and competitive cyclists, runners and multisport athletes I have witnessed a pattern of behaviors that has lead me to change how I coach from time to time. I have been pondering why these behaviors and actions … Read More