Tristar Athlete, use the following table to help combine various energy systems used in measuring training output. NOTE: While the table lines up nicely with each respective measurement type, it is rare that they track this directly and hence why there are different ways of measuring. The best approach is to stick to what the workout is calling for and if for example you don't have a tool (heart rate monitor, or for example power-meter. You have the ability to use an alternate tracking method).
Example of fitness differences: There are times when "unfit" you may be at power zone 2 and threshold heart rate! Or similarly when very fit you are at threshold power but heart rate zone 2!!. (This also holds true for pace and heart rate targets on the run. Your coach will help create a plan that develops your strengths and weaknesses based on your experience level and periods of peak training. We use ALL of these methods at various times to get the best training and peak fitness possible.
How do zones compare based on your ability?!
These charts demonstrate that perceived efforts based on your ability will produce different outputs. Example; beginner Atheltes will find an effort “easier” even though their heart rate is higher due to their lack of base aerobic fitness when compared to a more advanced athlete. See how you compare.
Limited Availability feature allows TrainingPeaks Tristar athletes to specify when they're only able to do certain types of workouts which makes workout planning easier.
What is motivation? How do we find it? Why do we need it? What happens when we cannot get motivated?! In this Coaches Corner our team dives into the topic of motivation and how to keep yourself moving in the right direction towards your personal health and fitness goals.
In this coaches corner we lay out the strategies you should use when walking is a part of your plan. Whether the goal is to increase your steps, lose weight, or gain fitness our coaches detail how to put your best foot forward!
Why it’s worth your time? In this time management article we are going to teach you how to take back your time for your health and fitness. You will learn; A. Why everyone can and should use their time more wisely. B. How to manage your time best. C. What you can do with that free time to boost your health and fitness.
Whether it is personal satisfaction, the absolute health benefits or for performance, leaning out and losing weight has many positive aspects for us as human beings.
It is not to say this is by any means “easy”, however in our coaching experience there are key drivers that make this goal within your reach. Our coaches have put together this intro piece to help you understand the drivers, approach and sustainability to leaning out and losing weight.
Taking a high-quality personality test can have a range of benefits for you as an athlete and help your Tristar coaches in your training development. It helps you as an athlete to prepare for your goal/race and provides our coaches with the necessary insights to make the right coaching choices to develop your training plan and take it to the next level!
Garmin sports products have made the world of endurance sports simply put; faster. The data your watch and cycling device captures each day tells us how you are faring in your training and day to day life metrics. Our coaches detail how to use that information with your training and plans to execute your next personal best.
Join the Tristar coaches as they take you aisle by aisle on Zoom to select the best foods for your endurance goals. Learn how to time your macronutrients for optimal training performance, your lifestyle, body composition and day to day activities.
There is no shortage of reasons to be upset these days and we all could use a modicum of escape from the hangover that is 2020. The year has been loaded with land mines that meet us both mentally and physically as athletes. In this coaches corner we discuss factors that are within your control to help you not only achieve your goals in 2021 but keep your sanity.
Once you have turned the corner into the off season and your mental mojo has kicked back in, its time to get focused on your training ahead. Our coaches walk you through the planning processes of this key phase as a major opportunity towards your future race potential.
Ever wonder how hard you should go? At Tristar athletes we have different racing outputs for our athletes based on their race potential and ability. See how you should pace your next race.
Due to a lack of wind resistance while running on a treadmill, the effort of running on a treadmill at 0% incline is less than that of running on a level road at the same pace. Our Tristar chart can help you get an approximate equivalent effort for zones between running on a treadmill at different paces and inclines and running outdoors on a level surface. Learn how you can use the normalized graded pace incline chart to target different pace zones with slower uphill running efforts.
Tristar athlete, you are training hard.. really hard?! …And you have been more consistent than ever in your dedication and approach. Are you feeling you are poised for something great…. yet you are tired and questioning whether or not you will get there. Are you ready? How can you tell crippling fatigue from fatigue that can generate a higher level of training?
Our team meets regularly via Zoom meetings to connect as friends, training partners and coaches. Here we get to know one another and cover important training and racing topics.
Tristar Athlete, your next block is posted in Training Peaks and the plan has been adjusted and calibrated towards your goals. The following rules are key to a run focused block as your prepare for your weekly sessions.
Tristar athlete at some point your coach and you may decide for you to be more flexible in your plan approach. At times this can help you to get to more sessions or provide the life and schedule flexibility needed to be successful in your training and goals.
Tristar Athletes, In this table we present the peak continuous training load score for each athlete. Recall that CTL score is a rolling average of your daily training stress score over the past 42 days. Your peak CTL is the highest CTL you achieve in a period of training. The numbers in this table help you select your training hours and load that’s best for you and your ability.
Once you have turned the corner into the off season and your mental mojo has kicked back in, its time to get focused on your training ahead. Our coaches walk you through the planning processes of this key phase as a major opportunity towards your future race potential.
During training you will find that being “training flexible” can help to move you forward in your plan when static weekly training seems too rigid. Note that Tristar plans are adaptive and changing constantly, however we have found the following options to be super helpful for near year round performance.
Tristar Athlete, at some point in your training and racing you will be forced to perform in extreme heat conditions. In this coaches corner we detail the strategies that you should use to stay cool, how to think and prepare to get the maximum out of training and racing.
Tristar Athlete, depending on how long and hard your racing season was you will need some period of a break both physically and mentally. Recharging the battery makes it possible to achieve new peaks when the valleys are planned just right. Our coaches have laid out these ground rules towards helping you determine how best to approach this planned for key phase; we believe this is just as important as the peak build phases our athletes must complete before major races. Take as much time off as you need.. but remember fitness waits for no one and neither does your competition!
The impacts of alcohol on training and racing are significant, our coaches detail what to expect and how to engage alcohol in training and parts of your racing season.
As an athlete self doubt is a normal feeling and is actually “business as usual” to us as coaches. We know pushing your limits, finding your “why” and being consistent is hard work. Its only natural that time to time you feel anxiety about your training and racing performances. Our coaches have put together this write up for you to remove the emotion and be logical about where you are, where you stand and how to find confidence.
Running as a sport is highly demanding and for most endurance athletes from time to time it lands them in injured territory throughout their career. Unlike swimming and cycling which can be forgiving when you go too hard, running has a higher cost when it comes to the injuries we see. Our coaches provide our top tips for your run and how to stay fast and injury free.
Limited Availability feature allows TrainingPeaks Tristar athletes to specify when they're only able to do certain types of workouts which makes workout planning easier.