Measuring effort
Heart rate– If you know your maximum heart rate values or threshold values then it is easy to work backwards…
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Heart rate– If you know your maximum heart rate values or threshold values then it is easy to work backwards…
The human body can last, on average, 60-90 minutes on its stored muscle glycogen. Muscle glycogen (carbohydrate) is the primary…
Your goal pace is very important to nail down early on in the program. It’s all about effort and the…
One of the most basic and effective training sessions you can include in your week is an endurance bike ride….
Editors Note: A version of this article was originally published at the MEC blog Probably the most important step you…
Endurance athletes often neglect the higher intensity energy systems in their training. Sprinting in all three of the primary triathlon…
Missing workouts can be frustrating especially if you are someone who likes to check off all of your boxes every…
Including big gear or low cadence biking in your program can improve your cycling dramatically. Big gear or low cadence…
Competing in each of swim, bike and run separately can do wonders for your multisport game. When you compete in…
Easy sessions can help you recover but easy should never be sloppy. Sloppy training happens when you switch off mentally…
The ability to tolerate impact is one of the most underestimated factors when considering run training. Too often we focus…
Standing on your bike is a great skill to develop. Standing allows you to generate power with your body weight…
The sport nutrition market has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. There are many different products available for pre, during…
The primary objective of core strength exercise is to target your core, back and hip stabilizer muscles. Here are nine…
Short rest interval swimming is one of the most effective ways to improve your swimming. Threshold swim sets are commonplace…
Programs for endurance sports often neglect some basic strength and core training. At B78 we feel it is essential to…
Being accountable to another person is sometimes easier than being accountable to ourselves. If you have to meet a group…
Consistent terrain to run on can limit your ability to run fast during the winter months. If snow and ice…
Including some pull sets in your swim program is a great way to incorporate very specific strength work in the…
Ditch the bike and run gear this winter and hit the cross-country ski trails. Skate and classic skiing offer a…
Join Shannon Thompson on the first Monday of every month starting December 2018 at 6pm PST. These group sessions will…
After 30 years Andy headed back to Kona! After a 30 year hiatus Andy headed back to the big island…
“I raced for the Factory Team Arctic Cat for many years as a top Female Pro level rider. I raced…
Here are 5 ways to be mentally tougher! Making sure you are clear on exactly what you want to accomplish…