Why Every Runner Should Do Strides: The Small Habit With Big Payoffs
by Coach Nicole Ford If you’ve been running for a while, you’ve probably heard about strides. They’re short, fast accelerations, usually tacked onto the end of easy runs, that sharpen your mechanics and give your legs a taste of speed. Strides don’t take long, they don’t leave you sore, and they don’t replace harder interval […]
Base Training for Cyclists, Runners, and Triathletes: How to Build Endurance, Strength, and Recovery for a Successful 2025 Season
As we look toward the 2025 season, it’s time to lay the foundation for your best year yet. This begins with a structured base period, a crucial phase in any endurance athlete’s training plan. Base training builds the aerobic endurance, strength, and durability needed to handle more intense phases later on and helps you perform […]
Maximizing Gravel Race Success: Building a Robust Base with Endurance, Strength, and Yoga
If you are preparing for a long gravel race this year, laying a solid foundation or “base” right now is crucial. This base is not just about logging miles but also about incorporating strength training and yoga to enhance strength and mobility. This is a general preparation phase where you build the capacity to train […]
Five Key Principles of Winter Base Training To Keep You Fresh and Motivated
It can be a challenge during the winter months (in most of the northern hemisphere) to get in long, endurance miles. But those miles, whether you’re running or riding, are the base training you need for the rest of your training season. You still need some intensity, strength training, and yoga, but it’s critical that […]
