Training

Optimize Endurance Services is a Colorado-based coaching and physiology testing service. We specialize in working with any type, age or ability of endurance athlete to help them achieve their goals. Our clientele includes cyclists, triathletes, ultra-runners, adventure racers, and duathletes. We offer services to improve the physiological, mental and nutritional aspects of sports performance. Our aim is to optimize our clients performance through structured, periodized training built around their lifestyle and availability to train.

Training Plans for Purchase
2012 Copper Triangle General Training Plans are designed specifically for the event and offer access to a USA Cycling-certified coach. Plans contain specific workouts designed to prepare anyone, from a relatively new cyclist to the experienced rider, for this quintessential Colorado alpine cycling classic. Choose from the 16 week beginner plan starting April 16th or the 24 week experienced plan starting February 20th. Either way, you'll be well prepared to tackle the three challenging mountain passes the Copper Triangle has to offer.

Optimize Endurance Services provides these plans via TrainingPeaks, an online interface for coach and client with download capabilities and nutrition tracking. Plans include periodized training, a core strengthening program and organized practice rides of the route with a skilled, Optimize Endurance Services coach. Learn More!

Free Training Plan
Optimize Endurance Services is also offering a FREE 12 week general training outline for download. Learn More!

Training Rides
Check back soon for Optimize Endurance coach-led Copper Triangle Training Ride dates/routes! In the meantime, feel free to join us on one of our weekly OES Training Rides. Ride details can be found on our Training Calendar. Rides alternate Sat/Sun and are a mix of road or mountain bike.

Training Articles
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