Training and Racing with a Power Meter brings the advanced power-based training techniques of elite cyclists and triathletes to everyone. A power meter can unlock more speed and endurance than any other training tool-but only if you understand the data. This new third edition of Training and Racing with a Power Meter updates the comprehensive guide so that any rider can exploit the incredible usefulness of any power meter. Pioneering cycling coach Hunter Allen and exercise physiologists Dr. Andy Coggan and Stephen McGregor show how to use a power meter to find your baseline power data, profile your strengths and weaknesses, measure fitness and fatigue, optimize your daily workouts, peak for races, and set and adjust your racing strategy during a race. This third edition includes: All-new power metrics: FRC, Pmax, mFTP, Power Duration Curve, and more Two new power-based training plans for masters cyclists and triathletes New training plans to raise Functional Threshold Power Over 100 new power-based workouts New guidance for triathletes on pacing the bike and run New case studies on master cyclists and triathletes Methods to test power duration and pinpoint weaknesses in a variety of race distances 100 newly illustrated charts Training and Racing with a Power Meter, 3rd Ed. is the definitive, comprehensive guide to using a power meter. Armed with the revolutionary techniques from this guide, cyclists and triathletes can achieve lasting improvements for their best performances ever.

Are you ready to take your triathlon training to the next level with cutting-edge research and science? Triathlon Training with Power is the first book written to help athletes integrate power training into all three sports of triathlon. This book will introduce you to power training principles and their applications, developed by leaders in the endurance industry, can help you achieve peak performance. While the application of power training principles has been a mainstay for cycling training for some time, authors and master coaches Dr. Chris Myers and Hunter Allen expand this powerful methodology to apply to swimming and running. You'll learn how to develop an effective, revolutionary training program using the power training principles and methodology. You'll explore sample training plans across the multisport spectrum to help you create a personalized training regimen to maximize your ability and give you a competitive edge. Triathlon Training with Power provides you with an innovative, research-based tool to transform the way you think about triathlon training and elevate your personal performance.

Increase speed, power, endurance, and efficiency with "Cutting-Edge Cycling." You'll learn how to apply the latest in cycling research, science, and technology to train smarter, ride longer, and race faster.

Renowned cycling coach Hunter Allen and leading scientist Stephen Cheung share the most recent biomechanical, physiological, and technical advances and research, why they matter, and how you can incorporate them for maximal training and optimal performance.

From the latest information on periodization, lactate threshold, and recovery to bike fit, pedaling technique, and cadence, "Cutting-Edge Cycling "covers every aspect of conditioning, preparation, and competition in this physically demanding sport. Additional coverage includes interviews on a broad range of topics: interpreting lab results, fatigue, monitoring training, high-intensity training, prevention of and recovery from overtraining, pacing, power meter quadrant analysis, hydration, and cooling strategies.

If you're serious about gaining the edge on the competition, "Cutting-Edge Cycling" is one guide you shouldn't be without.