Most triathletes have heard the terms rest day and recovery day, but many people don’t seem to know what that means when they see it in their schedule. Let me try and explain the differences. A rest day is exactly that, a day of rest; no … [Read more...]

In Power Part 2, I explained that training with heart rate has value and will give you a relative idea of effort level but also has limitations. HR is effected by multiple variables (fatigue, stress, caffeine, etc.) and lags behind actual effort. … [Read more...]

In Power Part 2 we described many advantages associated with having a power meter. We discussed that racing with power will not only allow you to gauge the correct intensity but also accurately pace yourself. This will allow you to set up a power … [Read more...]

Parts 1-5 of “Power” have outlined what power is, shown the advantages of training and racing with power, described the different types of power metering systems, defined common terms associated with power and explained how to properly set up … [Read more...]

One of the biggest advantages of training and racing with power is that you are able to accurately gage your output allowing you to train at the proper intensity. To ensure that you are training in the appropriate “zone” you must first determine … [Read more...]