The Power & Pitfalls of Group Endurance Workouts: Why  Riding or Running Together Can Make—or Break—Your Training

It’s mid-summer, and that means you’ve likely been getting out with your friends for group rides or runs.  Group exercise isn’t just about fitness—it’s a complex blend of physiological, psychological, and social factors that shape your performance, enjoyment, and consistency.  Whether you’re in a peloton, a running club, or a spin class, group workouts offer […]

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 […]

Try One of These 13 Easy Ways to Mix Up Long Zone 2 Endurance Rides

I love getting emails from my clients about challenges they’re having with training.  My client wrote me and said Zone 2 rides are boring, they feel like they slow her down, and she would rather chase riders who are faster.  While doing fast group rides can be fun, my client is leaving fitness and speed […]