Running Healthy and Lifelong with Coach Amanda Brooks

Amanda and Dirk talk pre-hab, fueling as an aging runner, perimenopause and menopause and how she prescribes intensity, even to ... Read Article

The Guide to Understanding & Coaching Athletes by HRV

Heart rate variability (HRV) is a powerful tool that has become increasingly popular in the world of endurance training. HRV ... Read Article

NVDM’s Secrets to Training Triathletes with Natasha van der Merwe

Taking lessons learned as a former pro triathlete and tennis player and coach, Natasha van der Merwe talks about how ... Read Article

Case Study: Coaching an Ironman and 100-Mile Ultra in One Season

As more athletes get into longer-distance events, they may think about going after a massive goal. See how to navigate ... Read Article

Case Study: How to Structure Training for Back-to-Back Marathons

Training for back-to-back marathons is a challenge due to the short recovery period, with specific training required to help overcome ... Read Article

Zone 2 Biochemistry for Biomechanical Energy with Iñigo San Millán

Dr. San Millán shares how cancer research and the world's top athletes are revealing the optimal approach to training energy ... Read Article

Understanding Lactate Threshold Testing for Greater Athlete Performance

Could lactate threshold testing be the holy grail of endurance training? Understanding test protocols can help get athletes to new ... Read Article

Understanding How Continuous Blood Glucose Monitors Can Help Athletes

Using a CGM to track glucose levels can show weaknesses in fueling during training and some racing. Learn how to ... Read Article

How the Norwegian Training Method Powers World Champion Triathletes

Through many tests and intense data analysis, coaches using the Norwegian approach can individualize training protocols for athletes aiming for ... Read Article

Training for World-Class Skimo and Leadville 100 MTB with John Gaston

The current U.S. National Ski Mountaineering champion talks with Dirk about his training approach and racing on the world's stage. Read Article

Why Coaches Should Know About the Menstrual Cycle’s Power

Female athletes face the challenge of training their bodies during one of the most variable periods of their lives, the ... Read Article

Polarized vs. Pyramidal Training — Which is Better For Your Athletes?

There are studies to support both periodization approaches to training, but does one have the edge over the other? An ... Read Article