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Expert insights on endurance training, AI coaching, periodization, and performance optimization for cyclists, runners, and triathletes.

Build the Perfect Running Plan Based on Your Goal Pace
Training Science15 min read

Build the Perfect Running Plan Based on Your Goal Pace

Most running plans prescribe generic workouts. Learn how to build a goal-pace training plan where every workout prepares you for your exact race-day target.

November 19, 2025Read more →
The Complete Guide to Running Injury Prevention: Cross-Training & Recovery
Training Tips16 min read

The Complete Guide to Running Injury Prevention: Cross-Training & Recovery

80% of runners get injured each year. Learn how to stay healthy with smart training progression, cross-training integration, and proper recovery protocols.

November 19, 2025Read more →
Case Study: From 3.5W/kg to 4.2W/kg in 16 Weeks Using AI Training
Case Studies11 min read

Case Study: From 3.5W/kg to 4.2W/kg in 16 Weeks Using AI Training

How I went from mid-pack Cat 3 racer to state champion in 16 weeks using AI-generated training plans—with full data, workouts, and mistakes revealed.

November 18, 2025Read more →
FTP Testing Complete Guide: How to Find Your Cycling Power Threshold
Tutorials14 min read

FTP Testing Complete Guide: How to Find Your Cycling Power Threshold

FTP is the most important number for cyclists and endurance athletes. Learn the proven protocols for testing FTP, threshold pace, and CSS—with tips that actually work.

November 17, 2025Read more →
Why Most Training Plans Fail (And How to Make Yours Stick)
Training Tips9 min read

Why Most Training Plans Fail (And How to Make Yours Stick)

Week 1: crushing it. Week 3: missing workouts. Week 6: abandoned plan. Sound familiar? Here are the 7 reasons training plans fail and how to build one that actually sticks.

November 16, 2025Read more →
How AI Can Help You Peak for Your A Race: The Science of Tapering
Training Science13 min read

How AI Can Help You Peak for Your A Race: The Science of Tapering

You trained for months but arrived at race day flat. Learn the science of tapering and how AI optimizes your peak for race-day performance.

November 15, 2025Read more →
How to Adjust Your Training Plan When Life Gets in the Way
Training Tips10 min read

How to Adjust Your Training Plan When Life Gets in the Way

Sick kid, work deadline, bad weather—life happens. Learn the framework for intelligently adjusting your training plan instead of abandoning it entirely.

November 14, 2025Read more →
Adaptive Training Plans Explained: The Future of AI Coaching
Training Science11 min read

Adaptive Training Plans Explained: The Future of AI Coaching

Most training platforms claim to be "adaptive" but still give you static plans. Learn what true adaptive training looks like and why AI is finally making it accessible to everyone.

November 13, 2025Read more →
How to Build a Training Plan That Actually Works (Cycling, Running, Triathlon)
Training Science12 min read

How to Build a Training Plan That Actually Works (Cycling, Running, Triathlon)

Most self-coached athletes don't have a training plan—they have a workout collection. Learn the 7 essential components of effective training plans and build one that delivers results.

November 12, 2025Read more →
How to Build a Science-Backed Training Plan: Periodization for Endurance Athletes
Training Science10 min read

How to Build a Science-Backed Training Plan: Periodization for Endurance Athletes

Learn the proven principles of training periodization that elite coaches use—and how AI applies these same principles to create your perfect training plan in seconds.

November 10, 2025Read more →
TrainingPeaks CSV Import Guide: Upload Your Entire Training Plan in 5 Minutes
Tutorials6 min read

TrainingPeaks CSV Import Guide: Upload Your Entire Training Plan in 5 Minutes

Stop manually entering workouts one-by-one. This step-by-step guide shows you how to import an entire training plan to TrainingPeaks in minutes using CSV files.

November 5, 2025Read more →
AI Training Plans vs Traditional Coaching: A Pro Cyclist's 2-Year Comparison
Case Studies8 min read

AI Training Plans vs Traditional Coaching: A Pro Cyclist's 2-Year Comparison

After winning back-to-back state championships using AI-generated training plans, I'm sharing my honest comparison of AI coaching vs traditional human coaches. The results might surprise you.

October 15, 2025Read more →