Every athlete faces obstacles on the way to reaching success. For first-time triathlete John Tarrant, a history of injury and a demanding family life combined with the restrictions of lockdown to make his season a challenge. But with thoughtful planning, a positive attitude towards goal-setting, and the flexibility of TrainerRoad, John came out on top.
From Dead Last to Podium: How Will Stinger Trained For LoToJa
Will Stinger went from dead last in a road race to fifth place in the longest one-day USAC race. Along the way, he raised his FTP 64 watts and suffered a terrible crash that he came back from even stronger. He did all this while balancing a demanding career as an OBGYN and married life with four children. Whether you want to race LoToJa or conquer a big ride, Will’s got some tips for you.
Recovery: The Elements of Getting Faster
It’s easy to think of recovery as secondary to training, but it’s actually the most directly impactful part of the training process. Only through recovery does your body actually get stronger, and only through rest do you get faster.
How to Manage Life Stress While Training
Life happens. And sometimes, the stress that comes with it threatens to derail your training. But don’t worry, there are plenty of strategies for controlling stress that can help your general well-being and keep your training on track. Here are some tips for managing life stress.
Sleep and Endurance Training: Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Sleep
When it comes to endurance training, your sleep is just as vital as your workouts. In the age of marginal gains, improving your sleep is the most significant change you can make to improve your performance. This article will cover how you can increase your sleep quality and quantity.
How Strength Training can Improve Endurance For Cyclists
Cyclists ask a lot of their muscles, but not all muscle is the same and different muscle types function in different ways. Let’s examine muscle types and consider how building muscular strength can make you faster.
Success is for Everyone – Improvements from TrainerRoad Athletes
Do you ever feel like other cyclists improve more quickly and dramatically than you? Here are four real-world examples of TrainerRoad athletes and their improvements.
Training for Bikepacking: How One Cyclist Used Low-Volume to Prepare for 100 Rugged Miles
Structured training is a helpful tool for every cycling discipline. Rob Belsom used TrainerRoad’s low-volume plan to prepare for a rugged 100-mile bikepacking event. Juggling work and family commitments, Rob has some tips for anyone seeking adventure through bikepacking.
Increasing FTP 80w and Gaining Confidence: Low-Volume Training with Jon Kaslow
Jon Kaslow started cycling on a whim, but this busy rider used TrainerRoad’s low-volume plans to dramatically improve his FTP. His strategies are a great example for any time-crunched athlete.
The Elements of Getting Faster
Cycling training can seem complicated. There is an enormous amount of information about training methodologies, nutrition recommendations, equipment suggestions, and ways to analyze the data. Frankly, it can be overwhelming. At TrainerRoad, we try to make it simple—we take care of the details, so you don’t have to. That way, you can focus on putting…