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Using the CORE Temperature sensor to optimize training & racing in the heat.

Since 2021, I've been using the CORE Body Temperature sensor in my training and, subsequently, incorporating it into the programs of some of the…

Nov 14, 2023 •

October 2023

The Bike Position Optimization Quest

For the past 11 years working with Jana Richtrova, we have approached each year as an opportunity to optimize what, at the time, has been her bike…

Oct 25, 2023 •

August 2023

Adapting to your Aero position

Having done hundreds of fits at the FreeSpeed lab, when an athlete complains about "not being able to hold their aero position on race day," my first…

Aug 29, 2023 •

Cycling Characteristics of Male Triathletes Qualifying for the 2022 Ironman World Championship

Today, I analyzed the metabolic testing data between late 2021 and early 2022 for male triathletes who competed & qualified for the 2022 Ironman World…

Aug 24, 2023 •

Which shoe is faster: On Cloud Monster vs. Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

As mentioned before, I'm defining "super shoes" as sneakers with specialty materials such as foam to increase the energy return of your stride, shoes…

Aug 21, 2023 •

Running Characteristics of Female Triathletes Qualifying for the 2022 Ironman World Championship

As a continuation to my previous entry, in this post, I analyzed trends among the females I tested in 2022 who were training for Ironman distances …

Aug 15, 2023 •

March 2023

Cycling Characteristics of Female Triathletes Qualifying for the 2022 Ironman World Championship

Having tested many female triathletes in late 2021 and early 2022, I looked for trends among those who targeted qualifying for the Ironman World…

Mar 7, 2023 •

February 2023

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