Tag: Applied

What is a Stamina Ride?

I wrote last year about targeting Aerobic Base training and trying to adapt my phenotype as a fast-twitch/ANaerobic predominant athlete more toward Aerobic endurance. I found that Aerobic Base training was highly effective at raising my baseline fitness to where I could further build toward a higher and more sustainable peak. In longer races I … Continue reading What is a Stamina Ride? →

Don’t Get Dropped! The Importance of Aerobic Threshold Training

This is an article I wrote for ilovebicycling.com back in April when the relevant Northern Hemisphere race season was just getting started. It never feels good to get dropped. Those high intensity 1, 2, or 3 minute efforts always feel like the limiting factor. If you could just go a little bit harder you'd be … Continue reading Don’t Get Dropped! The Importance of Aerobic Threshold Training →

Cramping Myths and Hydration Truths

This is an article I wrote for ilovebicycling.com back in June when it was more relevant Northern Hemisphere summer riding. Cramping and fatigue in general are still relatively poorly understood physiological phenomena, but every cyclist has experienced Exercise Induced Cramping, and knows exactly how uncomfortable they can be! There are plenty of myths, anecdotes, and magic … Continue reading Cramping Myths and Hydration Truths →