Training science, coaching, and the 80/20 method — from Matt Fitzgerald and the 80/20 Endurance coaching team.
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 regress. These five pre-workout steps will help you train with purpose, not just motion. 1. Clear Your Mind Before a Workout Stress from work, family,…
Jim Vance ·
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. We were glued to the TV, watching what could have been a stunning breakthrough in the world of sport: Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt to break the four‑minute barrier in the mile.…
Steph Christensen ·
Athletes often bring their own definitions of training zones with them, whether from devices, coaches, or articles they’ve read online. One version I’ve encountered more than once claims that Zone 1 should fall between 50–65% of maximum heart rate. Plug that into the old 220-minus-age formula, and you get some surprisingly low numbers. For a…
David Warden ·
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 (PMC)! Whether you’re prepping for an Ironman, a marathon, or just trying to level up your training, the PMC helps you visualize how training load is accumulating—and…
Jim Vance ·
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. Endurance athletes are known for their discipline, but even the most dedicated among us can fall into habits that quietly sabotage progress. Here are 10 bad habits endurance athletes…
Jim Vance ·
As a triathlon coach, I often hear from female athletes: “I’m not a triathlete.”“I can’t swim then bike, then run”“A race with three sports? I can barely do one.” And every time, I smile and say, “Just try an all-women’s triathlon.” What Happens at an All-Women’s Triathlon Might Surprise You You might expect competition, nerves,…
Anne Sharkey ·
Run For Fun: Take a ‘Runcation’, a Running Vacation A few weeks ago, I flew to Gothenburg, Sweden, to run the world’s largest half-marathon—the Göteborgsvarvet —with over 63,000 participants! A month earlier, I had run the Boston Marathon, and while my legs had mostly forgiven me, the Göteborgsvarvet wasn’t a “go hard or go…
David Warden ·
In cities and towns across the globe, runners are lacing up not just for solo miles but for the social, motivational, and wellness perks of a run club. What was once a niche gathering of die-hard racers or high school cross-country alums has transformed into a global phenomenon, where beginners, weekend warriors, and elite athletes…
David Warden ·
The Truth About The Boston Marathon There’s no hiding in Boston. The crowds are loud, the hills are steep, and the emotional highs can drain you just as much as the physical demands. This post isn’t a sales pitch. It’s just what I’ve learned—open, honest, and maybe a little blunt. Every time I…
David Warden ·
How to Choose the Best Running Plan and Why the 80/20 Method Might Be Your Secret Weapon Instead of hammering at a hard pace, which is unsustainable and leads to injuries, studies show that recreational runners who recover better and build endurance more sustainably over time are likely to see performance improvement, enjoy running…
Jim Vance ·
