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Why use a combination of heart rate and power?
For my cyclists that have power meters, I like to use a combination of heart rate and power numbers for some workouts. One reason I do this is to flush out fitness data that would otherwise be hidden....
View ArticleIs your head, power, pace or weight training numbers limiting your success?
I assigned a power-based workout to an athlete. It is a standard workout that I use for several of my cyclists and triathletes. When I modified the power goals for her, I inadvertently put in a range...
View ArticleA workout to keep power up - but keep heart rate restricted
Cyclists and triathletes training with power can be tempted to keep pushing the same power levels and workouts in the off-season that were normal in the race season. Aiming to keep training volumes and...
View ArticleAltitude affects on cycling heart rate
In the last blog I mentioned that I would cover why I was able to ride within my lactate threshold heart rate range for two hours and forty-five minutes. That’s not possible – is it? Recapping some of...
View ArticleA cycling workout to minimize fitness loss while recovering from a cold
One of the most frustrating things for endurance athletes to deal with is a winter weather. It’s tough maintain fitness given cold and shortdays, but to get sick on top of it is maddening. When I...
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How I can produce less power than my brother and ride the same speed?
Q. My brother recently rode a course with about 4,000 ft of climbing. I rode a similarly hilly course. He averaged close to 200 Watts. I averaged 135 Watts and we rode at about the same average...
View ArticleAs the owner of a human body, you need to look at all the gauges
I received this question yesterday: Q: Hey Gale - I’m frustrated and would very much appreciate your opinion. I began working with a new coach and my coach has me focus on pace and power, rather than...
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