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Specificity starts with the demands of the event
Specificity is one of the most important principles in training, but it is also one of the most misunderstood

Tim Cusick
May 8


From Fitness to Performance: Turning Winter Work Into Real Speed
Spring is where many athletes run into a frustrating reality: fitness alone does not guarantee performance

Tim Cusick
Apr 10


Building into Spring
Coach Tim explains how training goals change as we move into the spring build phase

Tim Cusick
Mar 9


Why Sweet Spot Breaks When You Chase Fitness Instead of Building It
Sweet Spot training works because it targets a very specific physiological problem

Tim Cusick
Feb 9


Don't Shoot for Perfection, Shoot for Consistency
Ambition fuels improvement, but perfection is a dangerous trap

Tim Cusick
Jan 13


Rethinking Zone Two: A Modern Look at Aerobic Training
Zone 2 is not just one thing; it lives across a range of intensities

Tim Cusick
Dec 8, 2025


NerdCast: The Power of Aerobic Foundation
Coach Tim dives into the aerobic foundation, the cornerstone of endurance performance

BaseCamp
Nov 18, 2025


Don't Shoot for Perfection—Shoot for Consistency
Ambition fuels improvement, but perfection is a dangerous trap

Tim Cusick
Nov 18, 2025


Winter BaseCamp training focus: Building the foundation for your season
Every successful season starts with a strong foundation

Tim Cusick
Nov 17, 2025


Base Building and The Toggle Switch Model
We often chase improvement through focus, but specificity always comes with tradeoffs

Tim Cusick
Nov 10, 2025


Hear Me Out: Why Walking Belongs in Your Cycling Transition Plan
Most cyclists will roll their eyes when I say this, but hear me out: walking is one of the most effective repair tools you can use during the transition phase of your training year.

Tim Cusick
Oct 6, 2025


Building fitness to power performance
We want to develop the deepest possible base first, then turn that fitness into performance when it matters most

Tim Cusick
Sep 5, 2025


Balance for cyclists
Lori talks about why balance training is important for cyclists

Lori Thomson
Aug 13, 2025


Top four movements for a happy back (from someone who's been there)
Coach Stacey shares her top movements to build strength through a full range of motion

Stacey McMickens
Jun 9, 2025


NerdCast: Physiological Economy
Coach Tim talks about improving our economy

Tim Cusick
Dec 16, 2024


Got Covid or the flu? How to recover and return to training
Coach Tim shares his tips for managing illness and planning an effective return to training

Tim Cusick
Dec 13, 2024


NerdCast: FTP Part 2
You might still have some questions after watching our first NerdCast on FTP

BaseCamp
Dec 10, 2024


The Importance of Neuromuscular Manipulation in Base Training
Many athletes overlook a vital aspect of base training: neuromuscular manipulation

Tim Cusick
Dec 9, 2024


NerdCast: What is FTP?
Performance is so much more than FTP...so what is FTP?

BaseCamp
Dec 8, 2024


First Look: Zwift Ride
Coach and bike fitter Lorri Lee Lown shares her experience getting set up with the new Zwift Ride indoor smart bike

Lorri Lee Lown
Nov 12, 2024
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