Train for the Heat: How Everyday Endurance Athletes Can Adapt and Perform in Hot Conditions
by Coach Paul Warloski As summer races heat up, so should your training—literally. Whether you’re a runner grinding out tempo miles or a cyclist pushing through long rides, training in hot conditions can feel like a slog. But if you’re not adapted to the heat, it’s more than just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous and performance-limiting. […]
Stronger Breathing, Better Racing: The Benefits of IMT and Breath-Hold Training
As a lifelong asthmatic, I’ve always had to work on my breathing—mostly with medications that helped sometimes, but not always. Asthma has unquestionably limited my ability to reach my peak performance on the bike. Lately, I’ve been exploring new approaches that are gaining traction: breath restriction tools like the Powerbreathe and breath-hold training techniques. Both […]
Burn Fat, Go Far: How Fat Max Training Boosts Endurance and Efficiency
by Coach Paul Warloski In all the conversation about Zone 2 training, one crucial piece often gets overlooked: the main reason we train in Zone 2 is to teach our body to burn fat as a fuel source. The most effective way to do that? Ride or run slowly enough so that you’re training in […]
Eat, Sleep, Race: Peak Performance Strategies for Tour of America’s Dairyland
Several Simple Endurance Coaching athletes have signed up for the whole Colby or Cheddar series at Tour of America’s Dairyland in Wisconsin, as well as the Grit series in Chicago. We’ve been talking a lot about how to manage five days or more of daily racing. The three most important elements for a successful race […]
Why Endurance Coaching Works: 6 Research-Backed Benefits of a Personalized Plan, Accountability, and Goal Setting
by Coach Paul Warloski At some point in your journey as an endurance athlete, you might set a BHAG—a Big, Hairy Audacious Goal. Maybe it’s finishing your first trail marathon, chasing a podium spot in cyclocross, beating your personal best in a gravel race, or seeing what you’re really capable of in a sprint triathlon. […]
How Running Can Improve Cycling Performance and How Cycling Benefits Runners: The Science of Cross-Training
Master Your Endurance Workout Intensity and Breathing with the Simple Talk Test
Transform Your Endurance Training with Yoga: A Course for Everyday Athletes
Boost Your Aerobic Power: Mastering VO2max with HIIT and Long, Slow Distance Training
What’s On Your Plate: A Balanced Approach to Weight Loss for Everyday Endurance Athletes
