Question: Thanks for the shows, loving the content. I am slowly recovering from a hip fracture and will end up using Zwift to build power and fitness. What type of training progression do you recommend when coming back from a major injury? WHY? Starting rehabilitation from injury on Zwift is ideal because it provides you […]
Question: When riding with my buddies, I blow up on long, uphill stretches. I’m not talking about alpine climbs, but those ascents you really need to slog. How can I use Zwift to improve my performance on this types of terrain? WHY? The beauty of Zwift for training is that it allows us to dial […]
Alice Bernier leads the B group in Dusk Patrol, a weekly group run Thursday mornings EST on Zwift. Alice raced Boston marathon this year, qualified for the 2019 NYC Marathon and hopes to qualify to OCC ultra-trail Mont-Blanc one day. Read on to find out more about Alice. How did you get started in running? […]
Great work showing up to run in Zwift! The Running 101 training plan contains six workouts that will introduce you to the Zwift basics, treadmill skills and workout types. We’ll explore climbing hills, mixing up intervals, holding tempos, and laying down an all out 1 mile effort. Zwift’s 101 running plan is the perfect introduction […]
Question: I am participating in my first 10km time trial in 8 weeks. It’s flat. I hope to finish it in 15-17 minutes. What sessions should I include in my training plan? Do you have any tips about pacing? It takes about 6 weeks to realize specific changes in fitness. Adding a power meter to […]
Question: Winter is on its way, so I am creating a winter training program. What are some key sessions for keeping my fitness level on point during the base phase? In the past, most cyclists and coaches believed that rides during the base phase should be low intensity. Those days are well behind us. We […]
The million dollar question A question we’ve heard a fair amount recently is “When will I be able to choose the map I ride on?” Sometimes the wording is a bit harsher than that, but the point of the question is the same. The answer is complicated, and it’s mostly why we haven’t talked too […]
Calum Neff This isn’t your typical professional distance runner, Calum embraces challenges by seeking out the world’s toughest running events. This year alone Calum won The Woodlands Marathon in Houston, TX, Wings for Life race in Quito, Ecuador and finished 31st at the famous Comrades Marathon in South Africa. Calum is a level 14 Zwifter […]
Zwift in NYC Last week Zwift traveled to Brooklyn, NY in partnership with Jaybird Sports for an unofficial launch of our New York City world map, featuring its new Central Park running paths. It just so happened to be the weekend of another big running event in NYC. Over two days in NYC, Zwift welcomed […]
Question: Hi! It is rare to see training tips adapted to different age groups. I am 45 years old and clearly notice how my body changes. I’ll recover more slowly, lose explosiveness and mobility, to name a few. I read an article about a man of my age who uses 15 sec max sprints up […]
