TrainingPeaks

A comic-style digital illustration shows an older Black male runner and a male cyclist racing uphill at sunset. Both athletes wear sunglasses, Garmin watches on their left wrists, and Shokz OpenMove headphones. The runner is in a blue singlet, the cyclist in a red jersey and helmet. Both are sweating and straining, neck and neck in a dramatic hill climb surrounded by trees and winding road.

🧠 Thought of the Day – August 1, 2025

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I Thought VAM Was Just for Cyclists! I used to scroll past that number in TrainingPeaks. VAM? Isn’t that some kind of Tour de France thing? Turns out, VAM (Vertical Ascent in Meters per Hour) is one of the most underrated metrics for runners – especially if you train on hills. It’s a direct indicator […]

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A comic-style digital illustration of a long shadow of a runner cast onto a sunlit asphalt road with curved white lines, evoking a sense of early morning solitude and determination.

Progression Run – July 29, 2025 | Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 1

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It didn’t go to plan. It went to progress. This morning’s progression run had all the makings of a challenge – from the structure to the fueling strategy. I was dialed in from the start with beats, carbs, and cadence in sync. But as any runner knows, it’s not always about sticking the landing –

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