Christopher Breen
The General Phase
Also known as the offseason or transition phase, the months of October, November, December and January make up what I call the general...
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Christopher Breen
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Rethink Recovery
Recovery days and periods of low stress training are super important. Most athletes know this and use a 3-to-1 or 2-to-1 recovery model;...
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Christopher Breen
- Feb 19, 2021
- 1 min
Muscular Endurance: What Is It and How Do We Supercharge it?
What is muscular endurance and why is it important for triathletes to develop muscular endurance? See my recent contribution at...
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Christopher Breen
- Jan 16, 2021
- 1 min
Aerobic Capacity Workouts: Engine Building 101
Aerobic capacity and aerobic capacity workouts. What's the deal and why are these terms so important for triathletes? See my recent...
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Christopher Breen
- Nov 4, 2019
- 5 min
Understanding Rating of Perceived Exertion
Often the best indicator of effort is simply your own ability to rate your exertion. Is your effort an easy effort, moderate effort, or...
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Christopher Breen
- Jun 25, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Coach
"What's the best way to increase my swim yardage?" Swim training provides many benefits for the triathlete and at various times of the...
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Alice Oglethorpe
- Jun 6, 2019
- 3 min
The Truth About Fat Burning Exercise
The below article was originally published for the FitBit Get Moving Blog on May 6, 2019. It is written by Alice Oglethorpe. ...
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Christopher Breen
- Mar 29, 2019
- 2 min
One-Hour Workout: Trainer Strength-Stacker Bike Workout
Build power during the off-season with this week’s unique bike/strength training workout. This week’s workout is brought to you by...
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Christopher Breen
- Feb 9, 2019
- 3 min
Training in the Transition Phase
If you raced late into the season last year, then you are probably still in your “offseason” or “transition phase.” This phase of...
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Scott Douglas
- Dec 21, 2018
- 5 min
Why the fat-burning heart rate zone is a myth - The Washington Post
The below article was originally published in The Washington Post on December 18, 2018. It is written by author and Runners World...
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Christopher Breen
- Oct 17, 2018
- 4 min
What Triathletes Can Learn by Using Power Meters and Heart Rate Monitors
Almost every triathlete nowadays has access to a power meter and many more have access to a heart rate monitor. Every triathlete though...
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Christopher Breen
- Feb 23, 2018
- 3 min
A Multi-Brick Workout for Triathletes and Duathletes
At some point during the year, most athletes will train indoors for myriad reasons. Weather, time, convenience or the simple fact that...
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Christopher Breen
- Aug 11, 2017
- 4 min
The Endurance Equation
Consistent Progression + Consistent Restoration + Consistent Fueling = Successful Endurance Racing. This is the Endurance Equation. ...
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Christopher Breen
- May 22, 2017
- 4 min
The 3 E's of Triathlon Success: Efficiency, Effectiveness, Essentialism.
The Rules of E — efficiency, effectiveness and essentialism — can be applied to anything we do in life in order to be more productive....
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Christopher Breen
- Mar 31, 2017
- 3 min
Metabolic Adaptation Part 1
Some athletes know all about the inner workings and mechanics of their bicycles. They can discuss ceramic bearings and how many watts it...
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Christopher Breen
- Mar 21, 2017
- 4 min
Four Common Cycling Injuries and How to Prevent Them
When it comes to triathlon training, running gets most of the blame for repetitive use injuries, and this is justified most of the time....
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Christopher Breen
- Jan 31, 2017
- 3 min
Bike Trainer and Strength Workout for any Level or Distance
In the northeast where I am located even the bravest of the brave athletes are forced indoors at some point. No matter what your...
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Christopher Breen
- Nov 7, 2016
- 3 min
3 Rules of Fall Training
Mix it up in the fall to excel next spring I love long aerobic sessions, just like many triathletes. They’re an absolute necessity for...
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