8x8 Threshold Session
The video is a candid discussion about executing a threshold training session, blending personal anecdotes with practical advice for cyclists and endurance athletes. The speaker stresses that consistency—doing at least one, preferably two, threshold workouts per week—is the foundation of long‑term performance. He recommends carbohydrate intake of 75 g/h during easy zones and up to 150 g/h when riding at 220 W, using power, heart‑rate and perceived effort to stay near threshold. He also advises lowering tire PSI for better grip, contrary to traditional high‑pressure preferences. Real‑world data are shared: a 64‑minute effort averaged 350 W with a 130 bpm heart rate, and a subsequent 82‑minute ride demonstrated the need for longer trainer sessions to mimic outdoor torque variability. Sweat rate was measured at 1.77 L/h at 257 W, leading to a hydration target of roughly 1.5‑1.8 L per hour. Applying these metrics helps athletes avoid overtraining, maintain energy balance, and improve bike handling, ultimately translating into more reliable endurance performance and reduced injury risk.
Going Back to My Old Coach
The video is a candid reflection by a seasoned triathlete who has returned to his former coach, McCall, to reassess his training philosophy after a series of disappointing performances. He walks through his journey from early success, through misguided high‑intensity...
Thoughts After IRONMAN Texas
Lionel reflects on his Ironman Texas experience, emphasizing that his core limitation is durability, not a need to overhaul his training philosophy. He entered the race believing his bike fitness was solid, based on indoor power numbers, but real‑world riding...
Focus on Yourself.
The video centers on the speaker’s hard‑earned lesson that muscle fatigue, not lactate accumulation, is the primary limiter in Ironman events. He explains how his ultra‑low lactate readings mask the true challenge: sustaining power and durability for the bike‑run transition,...
One of the Hardest Wins of My Career | 70.3 Dallas Little Elm Recap
The video is a candid post‑race recap in which professional triathlete Clow reflects on his victory at the 70.3 Dallas‑Little Elm event, describing it as the hardest win of his career. He outlines a cascade of setbacks—including a rolled ankle,...
My Swim Benchmark Session
The video documents an ultra‑endurance athlete’s routine monthly swim benchmark, a data‑driven test designed to gauge both swimming efficiency and physiological markers. The creator explains how regular blood work—tracking testosterone, iron, vitamin D, and magnesium—has guided supplement adjustments, resulting in...
How Many Years Do I Have Left? | 2026 Season Plan
The video centers on a veteran triathlete outlining his 2026 season plan while confronting the inevitable question of how many competitive years remain. He admits that a decline in win‑contending performances will likely prompt a shift toward full‑time coaching, leveraging...