Training Questions

How to Coach Yourself to Peak Fitness

• Base Phase Training: Everything You Need to Know
• Build Phase Training: Everything You Need to Know
• Specialty Phase Training: Everything You Need to Know
• Re-build, Off-season, or Maintenance for Your Fastest Season

Choosing your Training Plan

• How to Prioritize Races and Build Your Season
• Training Plan Volumes
• Road Cycling Training
• Mountain Bike Training
• Triathlon Training

Adjusting your Training Plan

• Peaking for Multiple "A" Races
• Not Enough Time!
• Too Much Time!
• Weekend Workout Modifications
• Missed Workouts! What Do I Do?
• Alternate Workout Versions

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Following your Training Plan

• Integrating Strength Training
• Base/Build/Specialty Overview
• Principles of Base Phase Training
• Principles of Build Phase Training
• Principles of Specialty Phase Training
• What To Do in the Off-Season

Assessing your Fitness Level (FTP)

• Ramp Test Alternatives
• FTP: How to Test
• FTP: 8 Min vs. 20 Min Test
• FTP: Frequency of Testing
• Does My FTP Equal My Max One-Hour Power?
• FTP: How it's Calculated

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Power 101

• Understanding Power Zones
• FTP , IF , TSS , NP
• Power vs. Heart Rate
• Calories and Power

Plan Execution

• How to Modify the MyPlan Calendar
• Following a Training Plan
• Drills - Efficiency, Strength & Power
• Drills - Swim Drills and Swim/Run RPE Table
• Outdoor Workout Substitutions Q&A
• TSS: Ramp Rate and Target Ranges