#strength
Why Foot Strength Matters and How to Train It
You can (and should) strengthen the muscles in your feet like any other muscle in your body. Here’s how to ... Read Article
Dr. Kyle Buck
Kettlebell Training for Mountain Athletes: Improve Your Strength and Endurance
Kettlebell training is ideal for mountain athletes as it builds strength-endurance and mimicks the physical demands of mountain sports. Here's ... Read Article
Phil White
4 Essential Exercises for a Stronger Core
True core strength goes beyond aesthetics and endurance. It’s about understanding the function of your core muscles and choosing exercises ... Read Article
Jack McCormick
#sports-psychology
Mastering the Mind: Mental Strategies From the World’s Best Athletes
The world's best athletes put just as much effort into their mental training as they do their physical training. Here's ... Read Article
Dr. Anne Shadle
The Ultra-Endurance Journey — Researching the Athlete Mindset
A study aims to understand the psychology of ultra-endurance athletes' passion, lifestyle and more to reveal the driving forces behind ... Read Article
Tatjana Bill
Post-Race Blues: Why It Happens & What to Do About It
Post-race blues happen to even the best athletes. Understanding why it happens can help you mitigate or even prevent them ... Read Article
#off-season
Your Off-Season Blueprint: Build Your Best Year Yet
Elite coach Matt Dixon shares how to use the off-season to prepare for bigger breakthroughs next season. Read Article
TrainingPeaks
The Importance of Lactate Threshold and How to Find Yours
Find out why it's called "lactate threshold," why it matters, what it feels like during training, and methods to finding ... Read Article
Dr. Dan Plews
Should You Do More Strength Training During the Off-Season?
It’s tempting to load your off-season calendar with strength training, but is that the right approach for your physiological needs? Read Article
#inspiration
Jon Getz’ Story: How I Lost 28kg, Beat Pre-Diabetes, and Became a Triathlete at 50+
What began as a wake-up call at 53 became a complete transformation. Through setbacks, sweat, and self-discovery, I turned my ... Read Article
Jon Getz
Why Bike Tours Should Be On Everyone’s Bucket List
Racing isn’t the only way to stay motivated on the bike. Here’s how a bike tour gave me a new ... Read Article
Molly Hurford
TrainingPeaks Staff Picks: Must-Have Training Tools & Gear for 2025
We understand athletes needs because we are athletes ourselves. Here's a list of tried-and-true training tools endorsed by the TrainingPeaks ... Read Article
#running
Molly Seidel’s Road to Ultramarathons Starts in New York
A look at the workouts, data, and philosophy guiding her New York City Marathon build and transition to ultras with ... Read Article
#performance
Decoding the Data: A Look Inside Melisa Rollins’ Win at Steamboat
Melisa Rollins won Steamboat Gravel with smart pacing, tactical execution, and a powerful final move. Her race data tells the ... Read Article
Isaiah Newkirk
Rønnestad 30/15 Intervals: An Inside Look With Coach Ben From Road Cycling Academy
Coach Ben breaks down how to use 30/15 intervals to boost your VO₂ max, build strength, and stay race-ready. Read Article
Race Stronger, Longer: How to Build Fatigue Resistance
Fatigue resistance separates riders who simply survive from those who make selections, attack late, or win. Here's how to train ... Read Article
Jakub Novak
Conquering Leadville: Training, Fueling, and Altitude Prep Tips
Whether it's 10k or 100 miles, tackling Leadville is no small feat. Here's how to prepare. Read Article
Hannah Bibbo
Optimizing Performance: Skeletal Muscle Science for Athletes
Improve your fitness with insights into skeletal muscle adaptations, including mitochondrial growth, capillarization, and VO2max gains. Read Article
Fabiano C. Araujo
#marathon
Do I Need a Running Coach?
Some people see a lot of success with self-guided training, but for others, hiring a coach is a necessary next ... Read Article
Daniel Hulme
Do I Need TrainingPeaks Premium If I Have a Coach?
TrainingPeaks is trusted by coaches and athletes all over the world, but do you need a Premium account if you’re ... Read Article
The Science and Controversy of Carbon Monoxide Rebreathing
The UCI banned the repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide in February 2025. Phil White outlines how carbon monoxide rebreathing works ... Read Article
The Athlete’s Guide to FTP
Bookmark this page as your guide for everything FTP-related, from foundational workouts to knowing when and how to retest. Read Article
Can’t Sleep Before a Race? Try These 3 Expert Sleep Strategies
If you’ve struggled with pre-race sleep in the past, it’s easy to begin catastrophizing once you recognize the same pattern ... Read Article
How to Do Lunges for Strong Hips & Legs
Lunges are a powerhouse exercise with variations and modifications for all levels. If your goals include better lower body strength, ... Read Article
Sari Terranova
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