I just re-read parts of Joe Friel’s latest book, Power Meter Training, which got me thinking. As athletes gear up for the next set of early season races, I wanted to present some data to help you with the pacing of your bike ride. Friel discusses … [Read more...]

What is the “perfect” running form? Is it the Pose Method, ChiRunning, barefoot running or something that Bobby McGee has been teaching? As you can guess by now, there is no one perfect form, but there are better forms and there are worse. … [Read more...]

In Part I of Winter Tune Ups I covered the first two items on my list of “speed for life” upgrades, and in Part II I’ll cover the last two items: a biomechanical/muscular engagement assessment swim lessons a bike fit a running gait … [Read more...]

As many of you know I competed in the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in October. Since the race, I've been asked a number of times how I was able have such a successful race and reach the goals I set for myself. Inevitably the conversation … [Read more...]

Last year I wrote an off-season article with suggestions how to get more bang for your buck with your off-season purchases. I was mainly focused on buying some “immediate speed” (e.g., a new set of race wheels), in varying price ranges. This time … [Read more...]