Caffeine Use in Endurance Sports
Caffeine is well-known as a benefit to performance in many different ways. Find out how it can be used effectively and how it directly impacts athletes.
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Episode #11: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with guest Lori Thomson
In this episode of All Things Endurance, host Rick Prince chats with strength and conditioning specialist, Lori Thomson regarding strength training for endurance athletes. Lori is a former gym owner and is currently a strength and endurance coach, as well as a Ph.D candidate in exercise science. Below are some of the topics that were … Read more
Heart Rate – Intensity Mismatch
Heart rate is a common metric used by endurance athletes to measure training effort, but is it always the best measure and for every type of athlete? We break it down for you.
Stay In Your Lane
Coaches are experts in helping athletes train and race optimally. As such, coaches have a scope of practice and also a scope of knowledge. Find out why these two areas are critical.
Three Reasons Trail Running Makes You a Faster Road Racer
These days trail running and road running are thought to be completely different. But can running on trails improve your road speed? Find out here.
Role of the Big Toe in Running
Who would have thought that one small part of the foot could have so much importance to function and sport. Find out why the big toe is a big hero of healthy movement.
Carbohydrate vs. Fat Burning – A Comprehensive Review
Understanding how the body oxidizes fat and carbohydrate is fundamentally important to training and proper nutrition. We break down the science behind it to make it easily understandable.
What is Base Training? Hint: It’s Not What You Think
‘Base Training’ is a commonly used term but do you really understand what it means? We provide an overview here so you can easily apply it to training and periodization.
Cycling Aerodynamics – Surprising Facts
Aerodynamics is clearly very important in cycling. There are many different ways aerodynamics can be affected and we go over all the bigger players here.
Environmental Physiology and Training Considerations
Environmental factors highly impact training and racing. Learn the science behind acclimating to altitude, heat, humidity, and how air quality factors in.
