Inside an EL Squad Sunday Ride

More Than Just a Group Ride Sunday rides at EL Squad are designed to bring athletes together for structured endurance training in a supportive and motivating environment. Every session follows the week’s coaching objectives while encouraging teamwork, consistency, and smart pacing. Whether you’re preparing for your first event or building towards a personal best, the […]

Reading Your Lactate Curve: What the Numbers Actually Mean

Understanding the Science Behind Better Performance Lactate testing provides one of the clearest insights into how your body performs during exercise. Rather than relying on guesswork, a lactate curve helps identify your training zones, monitor progress, and guide smarter coaching decisions. Whether you’re preparing for your first endurance event or aiming for a personal best, […]

How to Structure Your First Block of Threshold Work

Build Strength Where It Matters Most Threshold training is one of the most effective ways to improve endurance performance. It helps you sustain a faster pace for longer by increasing the intensity you can maintain before fatigue begins to limit performance. For athletes starting their first threshold block, the goal isn’t to train as hard […]