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Level up your coaching by simplifying sports science

Learn the right way to balance intensity within a structured training plan

Maximize your training with the latest technologies

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Dr Will O'Connor

Dr Will is an elite ultramarathon runner and professional coach. He brings across his expert knowledge in ketogenic performance nutrition, elite triathlon experience and is a TrainingPeaks Coach Educator.





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Dr Matt Miller

Dr Matt is the world leader in MTB research and the inventor of the BrakeAce sensor and analysis software. He has a lifetime of MTB racing experience, including UCI XC and EWS, and works with rad riders worldwide from beginner up to the top of the World Cup.

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What you will get as part of the course

Exciting features of our courses

Recorded Sessions

Every module includes recorded videos in our unique tag-team teaching style

Quizzes

Test your knowledge after each module

Downloadable Resources

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Power Meter Course Curriculum

Check out what you'll learn in our popular power meter course - Running and MTB available!

Introduction

5 Reasons You Need a Power Meter

Overview

Why Use Power?

What is Power

What is Running Power

Running Power Compared to Cycling

Power Compared to Heart Rate

Power Compared to Pace and RPE

Running Power Metrics

What is Normalized Power

Module 1 - Slides

Quiz

Getting Started with Your Power Meter

Benchmark Testing

Setting Your Threshold in TrainingPeaks

Pro Tip - Default Zones

Using Training Zones

Dr Willl's Training Zones

Why Your Threshold Matters

Critical Power

Five Pillars of Quick Analysis

Module 2 - Slides

Quiz

Module Three Slides

Intro and Overview

Aerobic Run Analysis

Time Trial Analysis

Ultramarathon Analysis

Interval Run Analysis

Dr Will's Pro Tip. Pwr:HR Relationship

Training Plans & Podcast Episodes.

Masterclass Curriculum

Not only will you have engaging modules delivered by industry-leading professionals, but you’ll also get access to some of our most popular workouts, training plans, and unpublished work. You get lifetime access to on-demand resources. Interactive quizzes and videos ensure you are getting all the info you need.

Introduction Video

How-To

What are Energy Systems?

Importance of the Aerobic Energy System

Mitochondria

Aerobic Muscle

Anaerobic Muscle

Mixed Muscle

Grey Zone Training

Pro Tip

Module One - Quiz

Module 1 Resources

Module 1 Slides

The 5 W's of Training Zones

Remembering the energy systems

Setting Training Zones

Threshold

Different Training Zones

Training Zones in Practice

PRO TIP - Testing

Module 2 Quiz

Module 2 Resource 2

Module 2 Resources

Module 2 Slides

Why we measure metrics and what is Heart rate

Heart Rate Supply & Demand Cycle

Why Heart Rate isn't Perfect

Heart Rate Vs Power Debate

How Accurate is Your Device?

Using Power & Heart Rate in the Real World

Pro Tip - Which Power Meter?

Normalized Power. Good or Bad?

Module 3 Slides

Module 3 Quiz

Module 3 Resource

The Important Training Metrics

5 Pillar Quick Analysis

2-stage Deep Dive Analysis

Analyzing Cycling & MTB Races

Pacing

Normalized power, running power and technical terrain

Analyzing an Ultramarathon

More about Training Stress Score (TSS)

Module 4 Quiz

Module 4 Resource

Module 4 Slides

Five Training Phases

Base Phase 1

Base Phase 2

Base Phase 3 & Threshold Development

Event Specific Phase

Tapering

Overtraining and Overreaching

Monitoring Training Load

Pro Tip - Measuring Progress

Module 5 Quiz

Module 5 Slides

Are Training Plans Scientific?

Six Steps to Writing a Training Plan

Watch our screens as we build a plan

Picking & Analyzing an Event(s)

Timeline

Preparing a Skeleton Plan

Five Rules for a Skeleton Plan

Critical Evaluation

Junk Miles & Recovery Days

Module 6 Quiz

Module 6 Slides

Fundamentals of Mountain Bike Power

Power meters are incredibly powerful, but it takes time to figure out the right way to access data on the Internet. Web searches can answer single questions, but it's important that these are taken into context. Our courses start from the beginning, explain all the terminology the way it's meant to be, and guide you through making the most of your data.

5 Reasons You Need a Power Meter

Overview

Why Use Power?

What is Power?

Measuring Power on a Bike

Is Power Better Than Heart Rate?

MTB Intensity Profile

Power Compared to Speed and RPE

Vibrations, Skill & Braking

TrainingPeak Metrics for MTB

What is Normalized Power?

Picking the Best Power Meter

Quiz

Module I Slides

Power meter research study

Latest Power Meter Podcast

Overview

How to Test FTP

Setting FTP in TrainingPeaks

Be Wary of Default Zones

Using Training Zones

Coggan Training Zones and What They Mean

The Link Between Zones and Energy Systems

Lactate Threshold & MTB

Power Profiling

When Do You Want Peak Power

5 Pillars of Quick Analysis

Quiz

MODULE II Slides

Training Zones Podcast

FTP Research Study

Intro & Overview

Aerobic MTB ride analysis

Aerobic road ride analysis

Long road climbs at Sweetspot

Long MTB climbs at Sweetspot

MTB intervals on Zwift

Cross country MTB race analysis

Tailoring XC training around analysis

Enduro MTB race analysis

Analyzing my race win

Module III Slides

FREE TRAINING PLAN

Lactate Threshold Podcast

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