VO2 Max
VO2 Max: Training to Use Oxygen Efficiently VO2 max (V=volume, O2= oxygen) is the measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen utilized...
Training SMARTER for the Contact EPIC
Debilitating cramps, hitting the ‘wall’, no strength on the climbs, empty legs and not being able to hit top race speed off the start...
How to use unstructured recovery weeks in training
Unstructured recovery weeks are a training tool that I use with some athletes and myself at different times during training build ups. I...
That hurt: 230 km ride
So there are a couple of the 'rules' I hold myself to during these endurance rides to keep me honest, have a bit of fun and to challenge...
The importance of course recon/ familiarisation
Knowing how long a hill is, how far you have to go, where the drink stations are and just the simple things like the correct way to go...
Active Recovery
Active recovery is an important part of training. In the video below come out on an active recovery ride with me and get the low down on...
Aerobic Accumulation
It is not always possible to get out for a long aerobic ride. At times like these it can be really useful to use a method called aerobic...
How to build endurance with LSD
Long Slow Distance (LSD) is one of the traditional methods to build aerobic endurance capacity. Doing LSD builds your endurance capacity...
Fasted Training To Improve Endurance
Here is a bit of an insight into a training method I use myself and the athletes I work with optimise training time and improve...
