Supercompensation is the process where, after training and adequate recovery, the body adapts to a higher level of fitness. This cycle involves four phases: fatigue, recovery, supercompensation, and detraining. Understanding supercompensation enables athletes to optimize training schedules, avoid overtraining, and achieve peak performance for competitions by respecting recovery needs.
Welcome back, endurance athletes! As we turn the page on another year, it's time to set our sights on new goals and conquer new distances. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a budding cyclist, a well-crafted annual training plan is your roadmap to success. In this guide, we'll delve into the world of periodization, SMART … Continue reading Craft Your Winning Season: A Step-by-Step Guide to Annual Training Plans
The half marathon is a great distance for the recreational runner. The race takes about 2 hours, and doing any sort of exercise for two full hours without a break is an achievement for most people. The race has the added benefit of being a distance which one can train remarkably well while working; training … Continue reading Half Marathon Training; Southern Fried 13.1
I put together a basic version of the cycling season planning tool that I use which can be copied and pasted into excel or google sheets for editing. It's available here on Google Drive. There's quite a bit going on in this training planner so I will be spending the next few days finishing up … Continue reading Cycling Season Planner;
