Tapering for Endurance Athletes: A Coaches Perspective
As a coach, I have seen athletes get race prep wrong more often than they get it right. Not because they didn’t train hard, but because tapering for endurance athletes can be…
Jim Vance ·
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Training science, coaching, and the 80/20 method — from Matt Fitzgerald and the 80/20 Endurance coaching team.
Master the Basics To Unlock the Exceptional
“We tend to want to do the exceptional things, exceptionally well, but the basic things only basically well.” – Bill Sweetenham Master the Basics To Unlock the Exceptional as an…
Jim Vance ·
How to Pace the Ironman Marathon, Without Blowing Up
Most athletes tell me something like this before they begin the ‘Ironman Marathon’ or run leg of an Ironman: “I’m going to start at 7:00/mile and hold on.” “If I feel good halfway…
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Ironman Pacing: How World Championship Athletes Race at Kona
At the Ironman, pacing isn’t just about hitting target numbers—it’s about racing smart. Recent studies highlight the real impact of how professional triathletes distribute their…
Jim Vance ·
5 Things To Do Before A Workout
Great workouts don’t start with your first stride, pedal stroke, or lap—they start before that. What you do before a workout can determine whether you adapt, plateau, or even…
Jim Vance ·
The Fastest Mile Ever Run by a Woman and Why It Matters
Watching A Woman Run the Fastest Mile On June 26, I stood, too excited to sit, in my living room alongside my 14‑year‑old daughter.
Steph Christensen ·
Endurance Athlete Training Zones: What is Zone X and Zone Y?
Athletes often bring their own definitions of training zones with them, whether from devices, coaches, or articles they’ve read online.
David Warden ·
Best Way to Track Endurance Training Progress
What’s the best way to track your endurance training progress as a coach or athlete? Well, one of the most powerful tools available is TrainingPeaks Performance Management Chart…
Jim Vance ·
10 Bad Habits Endurance Athletes Should Break (If They Want to Improve)
Whether you’re training for a triathlon, marathon, or your next big adventure, success doesn’t just come from what you do, but also what you stop doing.
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