On this episode of Ask The Coaches: Ways to boost FTP for lean triathletes Don’t just focus on training at FTP – you need a solid foundation/base (Z1/Z2/MAF) and also the ability to work your high end (e.g. VO2max). Sweet spot training (just below FTP) to help FTP. Sessions to do at FTP (3 x Read More

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On This episode of Ask the Coaches: With all of the data, apps, online coaching, supplements, research, blogs, podcasts (great and otherwise), interwebs, and all… Why is America so slow in the marathon compared to where it was 30 to 40 years ago? Article from Outside Online on this topic More runners Incentives Habits Are Read More

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On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Lucho and Tawnee: Fat-adapted low-carb female runner experiences gut issues in half-marathon after taking sugary gels; she thought the high-intensity would require more sugar for fuel but the plan backfired, resulting in bloating and cramps. The more fat-adapted you are, the more you burn fat even at higher intensities. Read More

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On this episode of Ask the Coaches: Submit a question to the show at questions@enduranceplanet.com BUT please kindly keep it to 100-200 words max. (If we need more info, we will email you.) How to combine training and racing for ultras, half-Ironmans  The situation: In 2016 I’d like to focus on being faster in the (3) Read More

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Lucho joins to answer your questions on whether a guy should enter an women’s half marathon, doing a 60k and marathon on back-to-back days, pacing for downhill portions of a marathon, workouts to increase FTP on the bike  (as well as how to find FTP, measuring progress, how it applies to running, LT relationship, etc.), Read More

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