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Sean Hurley is a bike racer, baker of sourdough bread, and former art professor. He is a connoisseur of cycling socks, and a deep believer in the power of periodized, science-based training. Rumor has it he also runs a famous cycling instagram account, but don't tell anyone about that.

Races are cancelled. An athlete looks at their computer as they consider whether to continue their training plan or restart base training.

Planning Training and Finding Motivation For A Year Without Racing

Events are cancelled, and athletes are wondering whether to continue their training plans or restart base. With consistency, this season can have long term benefits either way.

August 4, 2020 | Sean Hurley | 2 comments

A cyclist riding at high intensity near their lactate threshold

What Is Lactate Threshold and How To Train It

For decades, athletes have blamed lactic acid for the burn in their legs during exercise, and considered lactate to be a waste product of the muscles. What does the science actually say?

July 31, 2020 | Sean Hurley | 2 comments

Carly Williamson on a ride in the Colorado Landscape

Selfless Self-Improvement: How Carly Williamson Used Cycling To Care And Cope

Cycling forms a part of our self-identity. For Carly Williams, her identity and purpose changed in ways she could never have expected, but the structure of training helped push her forward through trying times.

July 29, 2020 | Sean Hurley

Preparing For Big Events With Low Volume Training

Training specificity might seem to imply that long events require long training rides, but energy systems are more important than duration or TSS.

July 24, 2020 | Sean Hurley | 4 comments

a delicious looking cheeseburger and fries

Sugar, Fat, and Insulin: Why An Athlete’s Diet Matters

It’s important to understand how your body processes food differently during exercise, because the long-term consequences of careless eating might be more dramatic than you realize.

July 21, 2020 | Sean Hurley | 4 comments

TSS: What It Is, What It’s Good For, and Why It Can Be Misleading

TSS is the most widely-used way of quantifying workout stress in cycling; it’s also one of most commonly misunderstood metrics in the sport. So what is TSS, and what is it good for?

July 16, 2020 | Sean Hurley | 3 comments

Cancelled Races, Motivation, and Long Term Goals

It’s a strange time for endurance athletes. With pandemic-related cancellations affecting events around the world, many of us face a question: What now?

July 13, 2020 | Sean Hurley