Field Notes
Training Smarter, One Week at a Time
Practical writing on training load, recovery signals, and adaptive planning — for cyclists who train around real lives.
Apr 14, 20266 min read
Why AI Coaching Beats Static Training Plans for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Static cycling plans assume a week you do not have. Here is how AI coaching reads your real data and rewrites the plan when life shifts — and what separates a good adaptive coach from a bad one.
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ReadApr 10, 20267 min read
CTL, ATL, and TSB Explained: How to Read Your Training Load
CTL is fitness, ATL is fatigue, TSB is form — but the nuance is in how they move together. A practical guide to reading the three numbers that describe your training state.
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ReadApr 6, 20266 min read
How to Use HRV to Adjust Your Weekly Training Plan
Heart rate variability is the clearest window into whether your body is ready to absorb training. A practical framework for using it to nudge or overhaul the week ahead.
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