Archive for December, 2012

Ironman racing is hard.  Developing the endurance and deep aerobic capacity to be successful at Ironman racing takes years.   Finishing an Ironman is a major accomplishment, but going as fast as you can over the distance requires the development of a strong endurance foundation through a methodical approach to progressive overload year after year.  The progressive overload needs to be supported through adequate recovery and rest to facilitate and allow the physical adaptation — more and larger mitochondria in your ...