Understanding Heat Training Given the recent heatwave, the high temperatures in both the men’s and women’s Tour de France and some really high temps in the tour of Switzerland (which I experienced directly as it was not far from where I live!!) It seems like a good time to discuss heat, what …
What is Intensity Distribution? I spent years training and racing without really understanding what it was. I had an understanding that some rides should be easier/harder…but actually, looking back at my old training diaries, there was relatively little variation. The topic has become more popular with the rise in popularity of polarised training. This …
How to Manage intensity When I did my Sports Science degree back in the 90’s there was a lot of emphasis on improving endurance performance by finding and training at ‘lactate threshold’ (LT). In fact, my undergrad dissertation was on developing a ramp test protocol for determining LT in rowers. As a masters athlete, my …
