About

Highland Training is a coaching, and consulting business for endurance and ultra endurance athletes. Training programs are for all athletes, from novice to elite, who are interested in improving their athletic performance, strength and fitness for endurance and ultra-endurance sports.

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Mike Schultz

 N Park Cross Race 2012

Mike Schultz brings more than 12 years of racing and training experience from national endurance and ultra-endurance events, including mountain bike stage races, and 24 hour solo cycling events. Mike is the head coach and founder of Highland Training. He is certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Personal Trainer (CPT) and as a USA Cycling Certified Coach. Mike also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University.

Mike continues to compete within endurance and ultra endurance events on a regional and national level to further study the science behind sports specific training. He also competes to practice what he teaches. Mike resides in the south west of PA where he coaches and trains full time, and year round.

 

Recent Training Peaks Blog Articles -

How Important is Aerobic Energy in Cycling – Part 1

How Important is Aerobic Energy in Cycling – Part 2

Workouts and Drill to Prepare Yourself for Cyclocross Season

Age and Performance

Performance Testing 

Gearing Down: Using Early Season Force to Build Cycling Endurance

Follow Your Heart: Using HR to Gauge Fatigue

Tips on Training Indoors

 

Also check out Mikes Blog for more articles