IN THIS EDITION…

  • Why fatigue resistance tops FTP
  • 3 easy-to-fix open water mistakes
  • How simple jumps improve running economy
  • Easy runs vs. recovery runs: why it matters
  • Major change in how to qualify for Boston Marathon

OPEN ERRORS

To help you improve your triathlon swimming, coach Lucas David addresses the 3 most common training mistakes he observes among age group triathletes.

Learn better workouts and technique critical for the open water success because… well… that’s where races are contested!

RESIST MORE

For the IRONMAN bike leg, durability is critical.  A high FTP is not that useful if your speed decays more than 20% in 112 miles.

Durability – or fatigue resistance – refers to your ability to resist the decline of power or speed over an extended effort.

Coach Chris Bagg explains how to measure and improve your fatigue resistance to ensure you slow down as little as possible during your next race.

RUN IT RIGHT

Do you know the difference between recovery runs and easy runs?

Coach Jeff Gaudette reviews the 3 benefits of the recovery run, then compares it to the critically important easy run.

Understanding when and why to perform these workouts will make you a faster runner.

SUMMER FUELING

It’s peak summer training season, and the perfect time to restock your sports nutrition with UCAN drinks, gels and bars. 

UCAN’s proprietary LIVSTEADY SuperStarch is a low-glycemic, complex carbohydrate that provides athletes with steady, long-lasting energy without the spikes and crashes associated with sugary gels and drinks.

With zero sugars and zero stimulants, UCAN provides sustained fuel and supports sharp mental focus with no stomach upset… even when you’re maximizing caloric intake.

Load up on everything you need to fuel your summer training at unbeatable prices.

JUST ENOUGH

If one of your challenges is finding enough time for training, then you’ll love coach Adam Pulford’s analysis of the shortest Zone 2 ride you can do and still make progress.

It turns out that this depends on your training history and current level of fitness.

Use this article to determine your athlete type, then dial in the ideal duration for your next Zone 2 bike session.

WHY JUMP

Pro superstar and coach Melanie McQuaid wants to add some spring to your step.

Check out her 4 reasons why long-distance triathletes should be doing plyometric training, then try her simple workout to get started.

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