Trailwind Endurance
Training intel, gear breakdowns, race reports, and honest lessons from the gravel roads. Written by athletes who are actually out there doing it.
Around mile 23 on day two of camp, I saw the riders ahead of me dismounting and moments later felt […]
This self-supported 350-mile bike race through remote Kansas — starting in the afternoon heat and finishing somewhere in the middle
My Unbound 200 build phase training plan as an Ironman athlete switching to gravel racing. Weekly rides, workouts, and tips for race-specific prep.
The base period is often referred to as “training to train” which I used to interpret to mean that the base phase was less important to race performance and could be less intentional. This season, I’m reframing my thinking and making this phase the foundation of my annual training plan.
Whether you’re writing your own plan from scratch (try the free annual training plan template below), working with a coach, or following a pre-made program, understanding how to plan and structure your endurance training will help you get more from every session.
