Words by Matt DeMartino of Team Yacht Club A couple weeks ago I was driving home after a work event, exhausted by a whirl-wind week and needing to be on it while playing host to about 40 people. I was delirious and desperately wanted to sleep, but instead, I was hit from behind while exiting I-35 at Cesar Chavez in …
Words by Taylor Thomas at Thomas Endurance Coaching Many cyclists realize the importance of off-bike exercises both for their continued longevity in the sport, but also as a way to mix up their training and strengthen their cycling specific skills. “Cross training” is a critical part of a well managed and effective training approach for cyclists of all abilities and ages. …
Words by Taylor Thomas Images by Marco Merati Thomas Endurance Coaching The holiday season can be a tough time of year for many athletes. Between holiday parties, family obligations, and temptations to overeat, it’s not necessarily the most conducive time for impactful training. All of these things are in addition to the existing struggle that some have with …
Written by Taylor Thomas and Training Peaks Training with a power meter is the absolute best way to get the most out of both your training time and effort. Unlike heart rate-based training, power allows us to measure the muscular demands of the effort instead of just the aerobic. The metrics-based approach to training that power provides is invaluable in …