The Program, Tested:

 

Going into spring, my objective is usually similar to that of my clients.

I want to perform better, for longer and feel boundless while I'm out there.

I must admit, it's a little vague and 'feely'; so let's talk numbers.

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My testing grounds are outside, as that is where I care most about progression.

When I can do the same route, faster, yet more effectively than prior to training, I know the training is effective and I'm on track.

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Additionally, most of my clients and I share the same desire for skill based activity. This is what taps us into 'Flow'. Without challenge, the mind wanders and it feels less playful.​

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In the below example of running, which is absolutely a skill, my goals is to increase my run economy and my work capacity while maintaining nasal breathing which allows me to stay right around threshold.

Or more simply put, I want to be a more efficient runner. More steps, less intensity in my impact and a calm mind. It's these skills that will support me in traversing some epic mountain ranges this summer.​

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In this test, the "skill" aspect shows up in predominantly in cadence. Fast feet is a skill.​

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Each time I maintained nasal breathing; this is my way of knowing that I am pacing myself no more than "tempo" which is the same way I breathe when ski touring all day, ascending on my bike or running an ultra marathon. This ensures I am remaining majority oxidative - the "all day" energy zone.

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Check it out below along with some notes on each test:​​​​​

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