One of the many advantages of Athletica is that it transforms your training and race activities into insightful data. Each new upload initiates the calculation of something called ‘rolling averages’; focussing on power output for cyclists and speed for runners. By...
Elated by her perfect execution Cindy sent us a few thoughts. Her words reflected her sense of accomplishment, “I am so happy—all the triathlon training paid off on the one day that it really counted!!” In the breathtaking setting of Kona, Hawaii,...
In a remarkable feat this past June, Cindy raced the Ironman Coeur D’Alene, setting a blazing new personal record on the Ironman course and securing her well-deserved spot at the prestigious Ironman World Championships. Her journey to success, however, isn’t...
Introduction: The Physiology Behind Zone 2 Training Zone 2 training has become a cornerstone of endurance programming—not just because it feels easy, but because of what it does behind the scenes. This article dives into the science of Zone 2, exploring how...
I recognise the irony in what I’m going to write about. I’m a male coach. But I’m also a post-graduate researcher investigating factors influencing substrate utilisation in women that take part in endurance-type events. And the women I coach often ask me: should I be...
Finally , the most anticipated event of the year comes to an end. In brief: Some athletes witnessed their “zero to hero” story written in real time, while others floundered. Big names rose to expectations, while others crumbled under pressure… Events were...
