The Anatomy of a Good Ride; Physiology, Recovery, and the Portola Block
The Anatomy of a Good Ride: Physiology, Recovery, and the Portola Block I’ve always said that success on the bike isn’t a roll of the dice; it’s a deliberate convergence of external work and internal readiness. This week, I conducted a deep cycling physiology analysis of the Portola block to prove how disciplined recovery yields […]
W′, Critical Power, and the Physiology Behind High‑Intensity Training
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Table of Contents Outline Introduction: performance metrics meet physiology AMP, AMPK, and the signal that tells cells to adapt Critical power and W′: two quantities, one practical model Why W′ matters beyond being “just a number” W′ as a fatigue tank: a practical mental model Practical example: why 400 […]
Altitude, Heat, and the Power Curve: Practical Physiology for Endurance Athletes
Elite performance is built on a careful balance between stress and recovery, biology and behavior. This article translates practical lessons from applied sports science into usable guidance for endurance athletes and coaches. It covers how simulated altitude works, why erythropoiesis is not as simple as “more red blood cells = better,” how heat affects different […]