For those building base since November, the end is near. After eight weeks of strict low intensity, cutting loose some efforts in higher zones is near orgasmic. But, proceed with caution. Too much intensity too soon will bring on form like gangbusters, which can lead to some great performances in la... [More]

This is the first fundamental building block of periodization. Having a solid plan for the next season will give the athlete a map to follow to get to the desired destination. Like any conquest, there should be a strategy. An athlete must be able to adapt to changes as the environment changes during... [More]

No matter what type of athlete you are, no matter what type of training you follow, The Central Engine, by our definition is the over-riding mechanism that will either make us or break us as successful athletes. The Central Engine is our soul. It is our ability to think and move. It is ... [More]