VDOT vs FTP vs CSS — which to use and why they don't translate across sports
2026-05-24 · vdot, ftp, css, metrics, multisport
Three metrics that measure the same physiology (aerobic / anaerobic threshold) in different disciplines. When to use each, why they aren't interchangeable, and how they fit together if you're a triathlete.
VDOT, demystified — what it is, how to find yours, and why it matters
2026-05-23 · vdot, daniels, running, metrics
VDOT in plain English. What the number Jack Daniels coined actually means, why it's the best way to compare runners and forecast race times, and how to get yours from a single recent race.
How to read your Strava data — what metrics matter and which to ignore
2026-05-24 · strava, metrics, analysis, training
Strava throws 20 metrics per activity at you. Most are noise. Here are the 6 that matter for deciding if you're training well, in order of impact, and how to combine them to understand your form.