September 21, 2026
Training & Performance

WorldTour Data Confirms the Value of Strict Low Intensity for Endurance Athletes

WorldTour data shows elite cyclists spend most of their training at low intensity. Learn how masters athletes can apply this pyramidal distribution to improve.

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September 20, 2026
Training & Performance

Practical Weekly Endurance Structure Aligned With Aerobic Guidelines

Translate public health guidelines into a practical weekly endurance schedule for athletes over 35, balancing aerobic volume, strength work, and recovery.

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September 19, 2026
Training & Performance

Why Recreational Runners Hit the Wall: Training Too Much and Too Fast

Triathlete Chiara Szolderits warns that marathon runners train too much and too fast. Here is how endurance athletes over 35 can adjust volume and recovery.

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September 18, 2026
Training & Performance

Performance Over Aesthetics: How Elite Cyclists Are Shifting The Training Conversation

Elite cyclists like Demi Vollering countered a Novig ad by sharing heavy training footage. We break down why functional capability beats media aesthetics.

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September 17, 2026
Training & Performance

Why a Dropping Heart Rate in Endurance Athletes Can Signal Energy Deficits Rather Than Fitness

A low resting heart rate indicates either superior fitness or a dangerous energy deficit. Learn to interpret your wearable data and spot RED-S warning signs.

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September 16, 2026
Training & Performance

Controversy Over Van der Poel Strategy of Skipping Canadian Races for Spanish Training Camp

Mathieu van der Poel skipped the Canadian WorldTour races for a controlled training block in Spain. We break down the trade-offs of this preparation strategy.

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September 15, 2026
Training & Performance

Moderate-Intensity Resistance Training Boosts Executive Function After Single Sessions

New research shows moderate-intensity resistance exercise improves executive function in older adults. See how masters athletes can use this to train smarter.

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September 14, 2026
Training & Performance

Vascular Limits in Endurance Training: What Blandine L’Hirondel’s UTMB Win Teaches Us

Blandine L’Hirondel won the 2026 UTMB despite arterial endofibrosis. Learn how this vascular condition disrupts high-intensity training for endurance athletes.

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September 13, 2026
Training & Performance

Eddie Dunbar's Vuelta Stage 19 Win and the Science of Returning to Training

Eddie Dunbar's Stage 19 Vuelta a España win highlights the importance of a patient and structured return to endurance training after a severe injury.

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September 12, 2026
Training & Performance

Strength Training and Arrhythmia Risk in ACM: A New Baseline for Endurance Athletes

New Johns Hopkins registry research shows strength training is not associated with increased arrhythmia risk in athletes with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy.

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September 11, 2026
Training & Performance

Building Speed Through Cadence Control

Bicycling magazine outlines a new cadence training plan to help cyclists expand their pedaling control without adding cardiovascular fatigue to easy rides.

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September 10, 2026
Training & Performance

Rethinking Marathon Readiness: Why Weekly Frequency Outweighs the Long Run

Runner's World coaching guidance reveals why marathoners should prioritize weekly running frequency and distributed mileage over a single exhausting long run.

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September 9, 2026
Training & Performance

Does Strength Work Prevent Running Injuries? A Parkrun Study Breakdown

A new analysis of performance-oriented parkrun participants reveals that generic strength training does not ensure running injury prevention. Learn why individualized coaching and structured load management are more effective for aging endurance athletes.

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September 8, 2026
Training & Performance

Atrial Fibrillation and Midlife Cycling: Translating the Latest Research on Heart Health

A breakdown of the 2026 BikeRadar report on atrial fibrillation in midlife cyclists. Learn to balance training volume, add strength work, and monitor recovery.

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September 7, 2026
Training & Performance

Why All-Day Tracking Confirms Aerobic Exercise Delivers the Most Consistent Blood Pressure Drop

A 2026 analysis of 24-hour blood pressure tracking shows that steady aerobic training remains the most reliable foundation for long-term cardiovascular health.

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September 6, 2026
Training & Performance

The ITA Decision on Joe Skipper and the Reality of Testing Compliance

The ITA's 18-month sanction on Joe Skipper reveals why ambitious endurance athletes must treat whereabouts testing logistics as a mandatory part of training.

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September 5, 2026
Training & Performance

Why Lifting Heavy Iron Outperforms Jump Exercises for Middle and Long Distance Runners

High-load and combined strength training methods improve running performance more than plyometrics. Learn how heavy lifting benefits endurance athletes.

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September 4, 2026
Training & Performance

Replacing Arbitrary Rest Timelines With Functional Strength Testing for Injured Runners

Learn why returning to endurance training requires a load-based plan rather than a calendar deadline, focusing on next-day symptom monitoring and progression.

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Read practical ideas on endurance training, recovery, nutrition and healthy aging to keep progressing for years to come.

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