2PEAK Knowledge Base
The question “who do I train with” seems social, but it’s actually a performance choice. Training alone, in pairs, or in a group is not better or worse in absolute terms. It’s simply different. The key is choosing the right mode for the right session, so the plan stays coherent and training becomes more effective and more sustainable. Below you’ll find pros, cons, and practical rules to make them work in your favor.
Many endurance athletes spend their training weeks oscillating between Z2 and Z3 without ever really committing to one. Easy sessions become a bit too fast, hard sessions lose their freshness, and after a few weeks fatigue sets in. Progress slows down — sometimes it even comes to a complete stop. We’ll show you how to put Z2 back at the center to build your engine, and how to use Z3 with intention, without letting it become your default zone.
When the season comes to an end, the most strategic part of the year begins: figuring out how to set up the next one. Analyse, plan, define clear and realistic goals. Here are a few suggestions for you.
After months full of competitions and training, it’s time to take a deep breath, recharge your energy, and start the new season with fresh motivation.
We’ll show you how to make the most of the transition phase and plan the upcoming season smartly.
August brings long days, holidays, new surroundings… and training conditions that are nothing like what you’re used to. Are you working out in the mountains? Under the blazing sun? After hours of travel or a late night? Then it’s time to ask an important question: Are your training zones still accurate? Let’s look at how heat, altitude, and accumulated fatigue can impact your training zones — and how to adapt without throwing away your progress.
Good news for indoor training fans: you can now export your 2PEAK workouts directly to Zwift and complete them in the world’s most popular virtual training platform—for both cycling and running.
We are in the middle of the triathlon season, but that doesn’t mean we should neglect other endurance sports. Trail running can be a great complement for cyclists and triathletes—both to boost performance and to add variety for body and mind. Let’s take a look at why trail running can make a real difference in preparing for your target race.
HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It is a training method that involves performing exercises at a very high intensity, alternating phases of intense effort with recovery periods. In HIIT, training takes place in the aerobic power zone, beyond the threshold but below the Maximum Aerobic Power (MAP), with the goal of completing a large number of repetitions.
Low-intensity training, also known as base endurance, deserves special attention. It is clear that achieving high performance in triathlon requires sessions at race pace or higher. However, it may seem paradoxical to train at a slow pace to improve competitive performance.
This article explores how these sessions, while less spectacular, lay the foundation for sustainable performance by optimizing athletic potential in the long run.
When weather conditions aren’t optimal for training, there’s no question of putting your sports equipment away: the kilometers you accumulate in winter will form the foundation of the pyramid for the upcoming season. The broader the base, the stronger the foundation. But how can you tackle cold and rain safely? In this article, we present the essential equipment and habits to adopt for continuing your outdoor training during winter.