TrainingPeaks Training Tips

Cycling and running aren’t always complimentary—these tips will maximize your ability to run fast off the bike.

 BY TAYLOR MAHAN RUDOLPH A triathlete’s quick start guide to small changes that can make a big impact this season. This is the time of year for big proclamations, big goals and big dreams. Maybe you want to finish your first Olympic distance race, make an age group...

Training doesn’t have to stop just because you need a little more recovery than you used to. Follow these steps to train effectively as you age. Many of us experienced triathletes are feeling we just don’t have the time or energy to train that we once did. On top of...

The off-season provides unique challenges and opportunities; find out how to set strong goals, experiment with gear, and adapt to adverse conditions. Training during the off-season can be especially difficult, especially when it comes to staying motivated for long...

It’s that time of year again for athletes in the northern hemisphere, when the weather becomes less-than-reliable and shorter days force cyclists indoors, to ride on the trainer. While I never pass up a good excuse to re-watch The Office from the beginning, riding a...

BY TAYLOR THOMAS As athletes, we’re presented with countless opportunities to fail—and that’s a good thing. Learning to process, cope, and accept failure is important for everyone — but it’s essential for athletes, as we’re constantly presented with opportunities...

We hear a lot of talk about “doing the work.” A quick Google search reveals many variations on the same theme, like: “When you have a goal, you have to do the work. No excuses.” “Don’t be upset with the results you didn’t get from the work you didn’t do.” “Do the...

In the sport of triathlon, there’s a big emphasis on going fast, dropping the hammer, and feeling the burn. While that is a key component to building threshold fitness, those energy systems are often over-targeted, leading to peaking prematurely, injury, or burnout....

Over nearly a decade of professional racing, Sarah Piampiano has fine tuned her IRONMAN training and racing. Here’s what she’s learned. It’s crazy to look back and realize I have been racing triathlon for more than nine years, and professionally for seven of those....

We all know plyometrics are good for increasing explosive power. But can “jump training” help endurance athletes as well? Plyometric exercises are typically used by sprinters and power athletes to develop their fast twitch muscle fibers and improve their speed and...