Articles tagged with: training
One of the values performing VO2 tests on a large body of athletes is that you gain perspective on how unique athletes really are. My run VO2 testing protocol is the same for each athlete, and involves an alternating increase in speed / incline every 1 min.. This continues until the athlete basically “taps out” or their oxygen consumption plateaus. Presumably the longest test would correspond to the highest VO2 (or vice versa), but that would take out one key factor in running speed; efficiency. The highest max VO2 values (those that can take in the most oxygen volume in milliliters per kilogram of body weight per minute) for the most part have been posted by our pros or elite age groupers, but there have been some surprises. Remember that your max VO2 is largely determined by genetic factors and is only partially trainable…
By Coach Martha Handford
I am often asked by my athletes whether it is better to train with a group or alone. Typically, I recommend training alone for all your critical workouts because it can be …
by Coach Matt Russ for Active.com
The landscape of training and coaching technology has changed pretty dramatically in the last decade. Just as our phones, computers, and televisions have transformed so has the hardware we train with, and …
By Coach Matt Russ
Athletes often contemplate what the “right” or “correct” pace should be for a particular triathlon or duathlon distance. Designing and implementing a race pacing strategy can be challenging as pacing is highly …
By Coach Matt Russ
Bicycle seats come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. Finding the right one is often a confusing process of trial and error for cyclists. However, a little education goes …
There is clean, and there is spotless. When it comes to my bicycle I prefer the later. Cleaning my bike is a labor or love. Bike shops do a good job for the most part, …
