Endurance Sport’s Obsession With Distance: Why Longer Isn’t Always Better
Endurance sport increasingly equates success with going longer — not performing better. In this opinion piece, Coach Cronk challenges the obsession with distance, Strava kudos, and why finishing alone shouldn’t be the benchmark of achievement.
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes (30+): A Simple, Effective System
Strength training is essential for endurance athletes over 30. Learn a simple, practical plan — seven effective exercises, twice-weekly sessions, and time-efficient strategies to build strength, durability, and longevity.
Race Report: Merry Byrne Dominates the Tour des Stations Superfondo
Merry Byrne leaned into her world-class climbing strength at the Tour des Stations Superfondo, tackling 186km and over 7,000m of elevation in the Swiss Alps. After shifting her focus from triathlon to cycling, this race marked another step on the podium. Here’s her full race report, with lessons from one of the toughest climbing events in the world.
Ironman Wales Race Report 2025: Nathan Bevan’s Comeback & Incredible Run PB
Nathan Bevan returned to long-distance racing at Ironman Wales 2025 with an incredible 40-minute run PB on Tenby’s brutal marathon course. Read his full race report, lessons learned, and guidance for future athletes.
Coach Scrooge’s Pet Hates
Coach Cronk becomes “Coach Scrooge” for Christmas, sharing the endurance-training habits that drive coaches mad — from skipped brick runs to tech excuses. A humorous but helpful guide to starting the new year with smarter training.
Project437 Smashed! Owain’s IRONMAN 70.3 Türkiye Race Report
Owain Bennett headed to Ironman 70.3 Türkiye with a season-long target of 4:37—#Project437. After months of consistent training, major fitness gains, and an incredible 25kg weight loss, he delivered the performance of his life. Here’s Owain’s full race report in his own words, packed with insights for anyone racing Türkiye or chasing their next PB.
From Wales to Slovenia – Coach Cronk on Endurance Coaching & Mountain Life
From Ironman to mountain biking in the Slovenian Alps — Coach Cronk shares his story, training goals, and life as an endurance coach living in Luče.
How the New IRONMAN Qualification System Works
How the New IRONMAN Qualification System Works (As of November 2025)
Simple Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
Eat smarter, go faster. Coach Cronk explains how to fuel for endurance training and racing without overcomplicating it — balance your carbs, train your gut, and recover right.
How VO₂max Testing Helps You Train Smarter, Not Harder
VO₂max testing gives you more than just a fitness score — it reveals your aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, helping you train smarter, not harder. Coach Cronk explains how Enduraprep uses test results to fine-tune heart rate zones, improve endurance, and make every session count.
Are You Doing Enough Hard Running?
Many triathletes and endurance runners plateau because their easy and hard runs aren’t different enough. Coach Cronk explains how short, hard intervals — from hill sprints to 30/30s — can lift your top-end speed, improve form, and make every pace feel easier on race day.
How to Swim Faster as an Adult Learner Triathlete
Many adult triathletes never learn to swim fast because they only train at one pace. Coach Cronk shares how mixing short, hard efforts with focused technique work can boost your threshold speed, improve efficiency, and help you swim faster with less effort.
Coach Cronk’s Leadville 100 MTB ‘Big Buckle’ Race Report
Coach Cronk tackles the legendary Leadville 100: 105 miles, 3,500 m of climbing at 3,000 m altitude, and the hunt for the Big Buckle. Read how the training, fuelling, and grit added up to a sub-9-hour finish.
Find Your Sweet Spot: Smarter Training for Road Cyclists, Triathletes & Gravel Racers
Sweet Spot training builds endurance, power, and fatigue resistance efficiently — perfect for triathletes, gravel racers, and busy athletes. Coach Cronk explains how to structure sessions, improve your aerobic fitness, and hold an aero position for longer.