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In to the Dark: How to Stay Motivated and Make Winter Training Your Superpower
In to the Dark: How to Stay Motivated and Make Winter Training Your Superpower
It’s completely normal to feel your energy and drive fade at this time of year. The lack of daylight affects your circadian rhythm and melatonin levels, which means it has... Read more...
The Mind Is Greater Than The Muscles: What the Central Governor Theory Teaches Us About Ironman Performance
The Mind Is Greater Than The Muscles: What the Central Governor Theory Teaches Us About Ironman Performance
When you’re 8 hours into an Ironman, legs burning, heart pounding, and every cell in your body feels like it's screaming stop, it’s tempting to believe your body has reached... Read more...
Why You Need to Be Setting Your 2026 Goals NOW (And Why Winter Training Is Non-Negotiable)
Why You Need to Be Setting Your 2026 Goals NOW (And Why Winter Training Is Non-Negotiable)
If you wait until spring to start training for 2026, you’re already behind. Winter is where the real gains are made—when others are putting in disciplined, consistent work while you’re... Read more...
Why Athletes Struggle with Time Management (And What to Do About It)
Why Athletes Struggle with Time Management (And What to Do About It)
If you're an athlete with a job, a family, or a side hustle (or maybe all three), you’ve probably had this thought more times than you’d care to admit: “I... Read more...
Why Self-Coached Athletes Need Life Coaching Support
Why Self-Coached Athletes Need Life Coaching Support
So why are you still feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or spinning your wheels? Read more...
What’s the Difference Between Heart Rate and Power Training? – Should I Buy A Power Meter?
What’s the Difference Between Heart Rate and Power Training? – Should I Buy A Power Meter?
When you start training with BLOC Coaching, we’ll often talk about zones, FTP, and thresholds—but how do you actually measure intensity? Read more...
What to Do If You Miss a Workout
What to Do If You Miss a Workout
You open TrainingPeaks, see that little red box—and immediately feel a pang of guilt. Maybe life got in the way. Maybe your legs weren’t feeling it. Maybe you just forgot. Read more...
Why Is Zone 2 Training So Important? Won’t It Make Me Slower?
Why Is Zone 2 Training So Important? Won’t It Make Me Slower?
So when your BLOC coach puts in a Zone 2 ride or run, your first instinct might be:“This feels too easy… am I even improving doing this?” Read more...
How to Do an FTP Test on Zwift
How to Do an FTP Test on Zwift
What is an FTP test? And how do you do one? Read more...
Training Peaks Graph
How to Use TrainingPeaks: A Beginner’s Guide for BLOC Athletes
Starting a new training plan is exciting—but using new tools can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Read more...