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Insights, guides, and resources for endurance coaches covering coaching science, athlete management, business growth, and updates from EndoGusto.
The Long Run: Why Most Athletes Run It Too Hard (and What That Costs Their Adaptation)
Long run training works only when you hold back. Learn what the long run trains, what running it too hard costs, and how to pace it right.
ECOs vs Training Stress Score: A Guide for TSS-Fluent Coaches
See how ECOs and Training Stress Score handle training load differently, where they agree, and how to translate your TSS intuition for any endurance sport.
ECOs Training Load Explained: A Coach’s Guide to Objective Load Equivalents
Learn what the ECOs training load score is, how Objective Load Equivalents weigh swim, bike, and run, and how to read your athlete’s numbers.
Running Drills That Carry Into the Run
Some running drills change your stride, some are just warm-up filler. See which running drills for runners actually carry over.
The Running Cool-Down Routine: What the Evidence Actually Supports
A running cool down routine does less than most coaches think, and more in one specific way. Here’s what the evidence supports and what to stop wasting time on.
Why Technology Can’t Replace Sports Coaches
Can AI replace coaches? AI writes plans and reads your data well, but it can’t see the warm-up limp or keep an athlete showing up. Here’s the honest answer.
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.