Heart Rate Training for Endurance Athletes: Is It Still a Valuable Metric in 2025?

I still remember getting my first heart rate monitor back in the late 1980s.  It was a watch that I wrapped around my handlebars and included a chest strap.  The heart rate monitor changed everything about how I was training at the time. And I remember the beginning of the power meter in cycling, when […]

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 […]