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.
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Guide: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Strength training and strength training for endurance athletes are not exactly the same thing. There are many considerations to take into account for endurance athletes. We cover them here.
Lactic Acid vs. Lactate: What’s The Difference?
These two terms are not the same but are often used interchangeably. Find out how they differ, what’s really going on in the body, and what the correct terminology is.
The Science of the Warm-Up
You generally know that athletes should warm-up before harder efforts. But do you understand why? We take a closer look at what happens in the body while “warming-up” and why it is important.
Risk Based Pacing (Part One)
To understand pacing, we need to first understand fatigue. While we’ve all felt fatigue, what is really going on within the body to regulate our effort? We cover it here with a great overview of fatigue.
7 Steps to Create an Annual Running Training Program
When putting together a training plan for yourself or an athlete, there are several considerations and steps. We take you through each of these and make the process easy.
Minimizing the Chance for GI Distress in Ultramarathons
Endurance training and racing impacts the gut in many different ways. Learn how it is impacted and what may be done to minimize various types of GI issues.
Want More Power On The Bike? Start With Your Ankles
Ankles and ankle position can be a significant key to proper peddling mechanics. Learn how your ankles can be the key to pushing more power on the bike.
