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Running: The 10% Rule

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photoI'm curious about the 'don't increase your run by more than 10% per week' rule. Is there a minimum mileage under which this doesn't apply?

Can You Buy Speed? Here's How to Spend Your Money

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photoI'm jumping back into the long-distance races next year and I'm wondering the best way to spend my money? Should I buy a new bike or a powermeter and race wheels?

WATTS UP! Bike Workouts for your 'A' Race

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photoSo you are approaching your A race for the season, and you want to have that personal best day, especially on the bike where you can make up the most time. Here are four key workouts for improvement.

How to Train for Sprints after Just Racing an Olympic

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photoI am finishing up with the 21 week Intermediate Olympic plan for my race this Sunday. I then have two sprint races scheduled each a month apart. what is my best plan for training the next two months?
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Some athletes spend too much time focusing solely on their strengths or just on their weaknesses. As a coach I believe you should work on both. Your strengths can give you a competitive edge in one or more of the disciplines but spend an inordinate amount of time on them and you can forgo progress in other areas. Not enough time and you’ll see them diminish. Same with your weaknesses, but together we’ll build a plan to balance the two and make you the best overall athlete you can be!