Archive for August, 2009
Should you race cyclocross? A response to Joe Friel
31 August 2009In response to an article by Joe Friel posted on TrainingPeaks last week, about the science of racing the cyclocross season as part of a year-long cycling program, Greg Keller of Mud and Cowbells has written an article highlighting the fun side of the sport. Whether you’re in it for the training and the [...]
TrainingPeaks member: Magali Tisseyre, triathlete
28 August 2009Magali Tisseyre had always been more into music than sports, but then she discovered triathlons. “I had started a career as a Violinist before going to college and taking up triathlon…but I always was a musician with a taste for sports. All kinds! I tried them all and loved them all, from downhill skiing [...]
Should you race Cyclocross? By Joe Friel
27 August 2009If you’re like many riders, you were burned out by June this year. After some time off the bike and a few group rides you probably finished the year with a couple of criteriums and now you’re ready to go again. In fact, you’re thinking about doing some cyclocross races. Your timing is just [...]
Congratulations Triathlon National Champions Matt Chrabot and Jasmine Oeinck
26 August 2009 Congratulations to TrainingPeaks members and 2009 USA Triathlon Elite National Champions Matt Chrabot and Jasmine Oeinck! Both triathletes used convincing runs to pull away from the other competitors at the end of the race last Saturday, demonstrating both excellent racing strategy and solid preparation for the event.
Exiting the water with Dustin McLarty, Tim O’Donnell [...]
Maximize your ability to burn fat as fuel, by Hunter Allen
25 August 2009If you are trying to lose weight and burn off excess fat, then you actually need to train more in zone 4 and 5 in order to stimulate your fat burning metabolism. If you want to burn fat in order to extend your endurance range in a racing situation, then you need to teach your body to use fat first and foremost in every workout.
