Current Events
Welcome to my blog. Many of you may be familiar with my columns or training plans on the Active Network. Those tools will continue to exist. What you will see in the blog is a variety of current-event...
View ArticleLeadville 100 Mountain Bike Race Training Plans and Resources
To help 100-mile mountain bike racers with some training references, this blog is a good start. Many of the resources can help 100-mile mountain bike racers for any event. Some of the resources are...
View ArticleTriathlon – Navy SEALs call it a sport with a “high training hardness factor”
I’ve written about Navy SEALs before. I have a tremendous amount of respect for what they do and the training it takes to become a SEAL. This week, The Today Show has been doing a series on what it...
View ArticleShift work, sleep and workouts
I received a question via Twitter from Krister Dunn about advice for low-sleep training for a person working 9-5 plus some graveyard shift work. If your shift cycle is predictable, try to plan your...
View ArticleStress and Illness – You are not bulletproof
Some athletes struggle with balancing life responsibilities and athletic goals. When the dreamy world of training like a professional athlete collides with the reality of life, it can be disappointing....
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Letters from successful racers – Ironman and sprint triathlon training plans
I love to get these notes. It feels great to know I can helppeople meet their goals. _____________________________ Dear Ms. Bernhardt: I'm writing to thank you for the great training program you...
View ArticleAltitude affects on cycling heart rate
In the last blog I mentioned that I would cover why I was able to ride within my lactate threshold heart rate range for two hours and forty-five minutes. That’s not possible – is it? Recapping some of...
View ArticleCable pull down abdominal work with balance added
If you are doing a cable pull down exercise to work your abdominal muscles, you can consider a couple of modifications to the way many athletes do this exercise - shown here. If you’ve been following...
View ArticleYour memory is untrustworthy - maybe 30%
I was consulting with an athlete that wondered why his progress was stunted and he couldn’t gain fitness. He told me verbally what he was doing for workouts and strength training. When we examined...
View ArticleIs your head, power, pace or weight training numbers limiting your success?
I assigned a power-based workout to an athlete. It is a standard workout that I use for several of my cyclists and triathletes. When I modified the power goals for her, I inadvertently put in a range...
View ArticleSpring racing in heat and humidity
I’ve received several questions on racingin heat and humidity. I wrote a two-part column that can help you racesuccessfully. Here is an excerpt:Whether you travel for racing or not, you may find...
View ArticleA secret about top athletes
Top athletes that blog about their personal training schedules tell you precisely what they want you to know. For example, several athletes I coach (or have coached) hide key workouts on public...
View ArticleSwimming and running markers have improved –why not the bike?
Q. Hi Gale, I am in week 8 of your 27 week plan for the Half-Ironman training program. I tested this week and have made noticeable gains in both swimming and running (my limiters, so this was a big...
View ArticleIntermittent exposure to altitude – any benefit? Yes.
Question:Hi Gale,I've read a few articles by both you, Joel Friel and a few others about training and racing at altitude. This year I'm racing Leadville and have access to a place in Frisco for...
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