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Hill Sessions (running)
Hill sessions might not be your favourite workout, but they’re one of the most effective ways to build strength, power, and resilience as a runner.Benefits of Hill RunningHill training helps you be...
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Race Day Breakfast — What to Eat and Why
Your breakfast before a race gives you fuel to start strong and sustain energy until your next planned intake (on bike/run). It should be easy to digest, familiar from training, and timed so you’re...
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How to Choose the Right Training Plan Level
Which Training Plan Level Should You Choose?Choosing the right plan ensures you train effectively while balancing your schedule. Your level depends on experience, race goals, current fitness, and a...
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How Do I Follow Swim Workouts On My Device?
Step 1: Set Your Default Pool Length Log in to TrainingPeaks on your PC. Click your name → Settings → Equipment. Enter your pool length (yards or meters) and set it as default. Click Save and Clo...
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How Can I Adjust Workouts if Needed?
Adjusting Workouts When Life Gets in the WaySome days, training goes perfectly. Other days, life happens. Time pressure, fatigue, stress, or feeling unwell can all affect your ability to train — an...
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How to Return To Swimming after a Break
If you’ve taken time away from swimming, it’s normal for your first sessions back to feel harder than expected. Even if your bike or run fitness is strong, swim fitness and technique take time to r...
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How Does The CSS Swim Test Work?
What Is Critical Swim Speed (CSS)?Critical Swim Speed (CSS) is your predicted pace per 100m/yards for a 1500m/yard swim.It’s calculated using your 400 and 200 swim times from the CSS test.Why These...
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What are the Important Metrics for Race Day?
Important Metrics for Race DayAs race day approaches, the goal is to balance fitness and recovery to perform at your best. Tracking key metrics in TrainingPeaks—Form (TSB), Fitness (CTL), and Fatig...
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High Cadence or Big Gear?
When you’re riding, you can choose to spin at a higher cadence in an easier gear, or push a harder gear at a lower cadence. Both approaches have a place in training, but understanding when to use e...
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How Can I Swim More Efficiently?
Swimming faster and more efficiently doesn’t require endless drills or gadgets. The biggest gains come from focusing on two key factors:Stroke rate – how many strokes you take per minuteStroke leng...