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#secrettraining Cyclocross Tips for August
In my part of the world the sun is setting a bit earlier and the nights are getting chilly. I’ve seen a few leaves that have changed color, too. Yep, it’s...
Winning in the Kitchen Challenge, Coaching Pitfalls, and Field Testing | FasCat Grab Bag Pod
This week we're doing something a little different, and hosting a sort of "grab bag" podcast, inspired by listener and athlete questions we've received in the...
How to Peak for Cyclocross Nationals
US Cyclocross Nationals is about 8 weeks away (depending on when you are reading this) and there is still time to train 'get faster' for the State and National...
#secrettraining Cyclocross Tips for September
The wait over. Cyclocross season is here. If you’ve been doing all the #secrettraining homework I have suggested you are now fit, flexible, hydrated, a few...
Ep. 3: Gravel Training and Racing
Welcome to the third installment of the FasCat Training Tips Podcast! This week we're pumped to bring you an episode on all things GRAVEL. Gravel cycling is so...
"A" Race Preparation: 6 Key Elements
Cycling season is in full swing and many riders are lining for a crit or road race almost every weekend. But every rider should pick one or two races to key on...
The Haute Route San Francisco's Timed Segments
As a rider ambassador for the Haute Route, one of the biggest questions I get on group rides is, "what is the format for the results?" In this training tip I...
How to perform Intervals for Time Trials
Time trial intervals are simple yet complicated at the same time. The simple part is going as hard as you can. The complicated part is at what wattage? We...
#secrettraining: It's Time for a New Cyclocross Bike
Spring is in the air and the cyclocross season is a just six months away. I know, I know…six months is a long ways away, but it’s not too early to start...
Collegiate Road Nationals Training
My experience with collegiate racing is sometimes the races can be short, e ven if they aren’t short I would look to get more riding before or after the races....
#secrettraining: Drink More Water
You are not drinking enough water. I can pretty much guarantee it. If there is one easy thing you can start today to make you a better bike racer (and person)...
#secrettraining: Cyclocross Season is Over: Now What?!
The first item on your postseason agenda is to take a break. A real break...like a two week with no bike kind of break. A break to do and eat what you want,...
Sweet Spot Training for the Triathlete
No matter what distance triathlon you're training for, Sweet Spot training can be a useful addition. The key is timing it correctly to your training phases so...
What to Do When You Feel Sick
I've been meaning to write about this topic for over ten years because nearly every week I get the: 'Coach, I'm getting sick, what do I do? " Practicing what I...
How to Adjust CTL in Your FasCat Training Plan
Got your training plan loaded up but looking to boost your planned CTL (Chronic Training Load) a little more? You can adjust the projected CTL for your FasCat...
FTP is alive and well
Recently I was a guest at VeloNews for their Fast Talk podcast on the subject of FTP (Functional Threshold Power) versus 4DP that the SufferFest recently began...
Adjusting the Swim Workouts in your Triathlon Plan
I designed the off-season and sweet spot triathlon plans with 3 levels of swimming workouts built into every level of training plan so you can match the...
Cyclocross Clothing
Cyclocross clothing for cold weather racing obviously includes your bib-shorts and your jersey...ain’t no one racing ‘cross naked this fall if we have our say...
Crusher in Tushar Training
In May of 2013 I got divorced and had to move out of my house and away from my kids. I was wrecked and had no idea what to do. So I rode my bike. In the...
Lake to Lake Triathlon Training
With a longer bike course that climbs up the beautiful foothills of Northern Colorado, the Lake to Lake Triathlon is not your typical olympic distance race....
