Do you like to exercise first thing in the morning? Are you struggling with what to eat before your early workout? Do you eat too much or not enough for the workout you are planning? Your fueling methods for morning workouts may have an impact on your workout performance and recovery. Endurance athletes looking to […]
Endurance athletes often measure their endurance performance or fitness by measuring and tracking Functional Power/Pace Threshold (FTP). If you practice testing your FTP enough you’ll likely make improvements. But the test doesn’t tell you how you’ll perform in your next race. FTP is best used to get a baseline of your fitness and set your training […]
I’m finally raising my head up from sand after competing in the 2019 TransRockies Classic 7 day mtb stage race. This event traversed the Canadian Rockies from Panorama B.C. Canada to Fernie B.C. Canada. Riding 350m/550km and 39000’/12000m elevation gain over 7 days in remote parts of the Canadian Rockies. This is an event I […]
Welcome to a new year and a new season of racing. With the first of the races within a few months, January is the good time to start setting your goals and start training. There are a lot of winter training options within Colorado; Fat biking, graveling riding, XC and Backcountry skiing and of course […]
Cycling is one of the healthiest and greenest ways to travel, but unfortunately Mother Nature doesn’t always take our commute into consideration. Cycling can be a great way to travel regardless of the weather, but only if you plan ahead. Here are some top tips for cycling in bad weather. In the Rain Lighten up: […]
(This post is provided by our Athlete Jason Costelleo describing his first IronMan 70.3 race.) Where do I even begin with my first ever Ironman 70.3 race. To start with, I committed to this race since Dec 2017 and I have been training ever since with this as my main race goal. Based on my […]
The Apple Watch is recording a lot of great information for workouts and rest data, such as sleep, HRV and Resting Heart Rate. I’ve been using the Apple Watch to record my non-cycling workouts and tracking HRV, Resting Heart Rate and sleep. This is a valuable information for a coach. It shows how your body […]
MTBCoach is pleased to announce the addition of Triathlon coaching to our list of coaching services. Our Triathlon Coaching service is perfect for the new or experienced triathlete. Our program offers coaching for Sprint, Olympic, half Ironman and Full Ironman distances and XTERRA. Whether you are looking to compete in your first event, get a new […]
If your coach has not prepared you for high altitude bike racing, then knowing the effects of altitude can help you with race day preparation. The effects of high altitude are well known and considerable. After our bodies reach around 7,000 feet above sea level, the saturation of oxyhemoglobin begins to plummet, this is known as hypoxia. […]
Using a cycle computer during your rides is an fun way to see how many miles you did, how many calories you burned, or uploading to Strava see your route and KOMs. Understanding how to train and race with a cycle computer will help you meet your goals and improve your performance. Many cycle computers […]
