Joe Friel

Helping endurance athletes stay current on the science and art of training

About

Joe Friel is a life-long athlete and has a masters degree in exercise science. He has trained and conferred with amateur and professional endurance athletes from a wide variety of sports since 1980. … Read More about About

My Pandemic Clinics

Three weeks ago I felt a bit guilty. That was at the height of the lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. While I was living through it along with the rest of the world I was mostly unaffected. In my home state of Arizona there was no restriction on working out outside on your own. […]

Muscular Force Training for Cycling

In The Cyclist’s Training Bible  (5th edition) an entire chapter is devoted to building muscular force — strength. This is part of what produces power when turning the pedals. The other part is the velocity of your pedaling – cadence. What this means is that power is the result of force and velocity (p = […]

Muscular Force Training for Triathlon

In The Triathlete’s Training Bible  (4th edition) an entire chapter is devoted to building muscular force. This is part of what produces power when swimming, biking, and running. The other part is the velocity of your movement – cadence (steps per minute and strokes per minute). What this means is that power is the result […]

Joe Friel's wealth of knowledge in triathlon is astounding. — Siri Lindley, triathlon world champion
Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S. — Bicycling magazine
Joe Friel is one of the world’s foremost experts on endurance sports. — Outside magazine

Services

Coaching Joe coaches only a few road cyclists or triathletes each year. He carefully selects professional and amateur athletes who have high goals relative to their abilities and the potential to … Read More about Services