Blog
Insights, guides, and resources for endurance coaches covering coaching science, athlete management, business growth, and updates from EndoGusto.
Designing a Triathlon Season Plan With Smart Peaks
Learn how endurance coaches design a triathlon season plan with well-timed peaks, balanced training load, and long-term athlete development in mind.
Triathlon Distances Explained for Coaches
Learn how sprint, Olympic, half and full triathlon distances impact training intensity, volume, and recovery. A practical guide for endurance coaches.
Coach Spotlight: Dimitrios Karampinas — Discipline, Quality, and the Art of Creating Time
With the background of an educator, he understands the responsibility that comes with coaching. He takes the time to read and educate himself further on the science, respecting the time that each athlete finds to commit to a training plan.
How to Start a Running Club — Build Community, Make an Impact.
Learn how to start a running club from scratch — and turn it into a business or side hustle. Step-by-step guide for runners, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts who want to lead and inspire their local running community. From Passion to…
Smart Training Intensity Distribution Models for Amateurs
Discover how pyramidal and polarized training models help amateur runners boost endurance, balance intensity, and train smarter—not harder.
Triathlon Swim Training: Building Endurance and Efficiency the Smart Way
The Smart Approach to Swim Training For many triathletes, the swim is more than the first leg of a race — it’s a psychological hurdle. The open water, the chaotic start, and the technical precision it demands make it unlike…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FTP and how is it calculated?
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) represents the highest power an inidividual can sustain for about an hour.
What does Heart Rate at Lactate Threshold mean?
Heart Rate at Lactate Threshold (HR at LT) indicates the effort level where fatigue begins to build.
What is a macrocycle in endurance training?
A macrocycle is a long-term training block (often 6–12 months) that includes preparation, build, and recovery phases.
What is the RPE scale in training?
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale measures how hard an athlete feels they’re working.
How do I set performance goals for my athletes?
Start by evaluating your athlete's current fitness level then define outcome and process goals based on that starting point.
What is periodization in endurance coaching?
Periodization is the systematic planning of training to optimize performance and recovery.