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Stephen Morina's job entails many long days of physical labor, but he's used smart training strategies to raise his FTP and stay motivated. His approach can serve as an example for any athlete with demanding schedule.

Octavio Flores Quintero had a dream ride in mind when he signed up for TrainerRoad. He used TrainerRoad to raise his FTP by 70 watts and prepare for Vallartazo—an adventurous ride from the high mountains of Western Mexico to the coastal paradise of Puerto Vallarta.

Training and fatigue can dramatically affect the body's hormone levels. For cyclocross racer Austin Killips, understanding hormonal imbalances and establishing good habits have helped her become a faster, healthier athlete.

Improvement comes in all shapes and forms. But behind every improvement, there's always hard work, consistency, and dedication. In this round of Success is for Everyone, three TrainerRoad athletes share the training plans and advice that helped them reach their goals and raise their FTP's along the way.

Across all distances of triathlon and now in road racing, Joe Byrne has consistently pushed out of his comfort zone in search of bigger challenges. Along the way, he’s proven how smart training and racing strategies can conquer any obstacle.