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In-depth articles on training, racing, and not being slow

Your Training App Doesn't Know Your Race Exists

2026-07-02

Adaptive training solved the wrong problem. The app models you — your fatigue, your zones, your missed Tuesdays. It does not model the race. Fitness has a shape, and the start line grades on fit.

Sweet Spot Isn’t That Sweet | The Science Says You’re Wasting Time

2026-03-26

Sweet Spot training is made up, makes you slower, and science hates it. The evidence for polarized training is clear. 88-94% FTP is a marketing trick.