This Friday Fartlek Run is a sharp VO₂ max session designed to build top-end speed and improve short-term tolerance to high-intensity efforts. Featuring 4×2-minute reps at Level V+ with short recoveries, this workout is ideal for 5km and 10km runners, as well as sprint and Olympic-distance triathletes looking to sharpen race-specific speed and power.
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Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Triathlon Plus Bike Strength B
This is a smart trainer session that is great for developing your specific bike strength and power. It is perfect for triathletes, road cyclists, and mountain bikers alike.
View More Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Triathlon Plus Bike Strength BSaturday Swim Session: Schuster Swim Set
The Schuster Swim Set is a simple but highly effective threshold builder. With repeat rounds of 100m, 200m, and 300m on short rest, this session develops sustained speed and aerobic strength — ideal for triathletes and open-water swimmers looking to move their swim fitness to the next level.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Schuster Swim SetFriday Fartlek Run: 8x 4min Tempo Runs
This Friday Fartlek Run features 8×4-minute tempo intervals at Level III — a controlled, sub-threshold effort that builds aerobic strength and pacing discipline. Ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathons, marathons, and longer events, this session delivers quality endurance work without excessive fatigue, making it perfect for both early build phases and taper periods.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: 8x 4min Tempo RunsThursday Training Plan: Project 300: The 10-Week Path to a 300-Watt FTP
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Are you ready to break through your limits and hit that elusive 300-Watt FTP mark? Is your FTP currently between 275–300 Watts, Project 300 is the ultimate 10-week training plan designed to push you past your plateau and unleash your true cycling power. 💥
View More Thursday Training Plan: Project 300: The 10-Week Path to a 300-Watt FTPSunday Smart-Trainer Session: Ray’s Sustained Hill Reps E
I needed a sequence of challenging hill sessions for an athlete wanting to improve their time up Alpe du Zwift. This is the final in the series series of workouts. Following these sessions, you will boost your FTP and your ability to sustain your effort up a climb. These sessions are not just useful for Alpe du Zwift, but also hilly events like the Lake Taupo Cycle Classic or Five Passes Tour here in New Zealand.
View More Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Ray’s Sustained Hill Reps EFriday Fartlek Run: 6x 3min VO2 Max Run
This Friday Fartlek Run is a high-quality VO₂ max session designed to improve top-end speed and short-term tolerance to higher intensity efforts. Featuring 6×3-minute reps at Level V with short recoveries, this workout is ideal for 5km and 10km runners, as well as sprint and Olympic-distance triathletes looking to sharpen speed and race-specific fitness.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: 6x 3min VO2 Max RunWhy Testing Your FTP Now Makes You Race Better
Regular FTP testing—especially using a ramp test—helps athletes train and race with accurate, up-to-date power targets without excessive fatigue. This article explains why testing every 4–6 weeks improves pacing, reduces race-day risk, and leads to smarter execution in key endurance events.
View More Why Testing Your FTP Now Makes You Race BetterSunday Smart-Trainer Session: Triathlon Plus Bike Strength A
This is a smart trainer session that is great for developing your specific bike strength and power. It is perfect for triathletes, road cyclists, and mountain bikers alike.
View More Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Triathlon Plus Bike Strength AFriday Fartlek Run: 6x 5min Tempo Runs
This Friday Fartlek Run features 6×5-minute tempo intervals designed to build aerobic strength and sustainable speed. Running at Level III with short recoveries, this workout is ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathons, marathons, and longer endurance events, delivering quality training without excessive fatigue.
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