Stamina vs Endurance: Do You Need to Train Them Differently?

You may have heard the terms “endurance” or “stamina” thrown around when talking about measures of general fitness or toughness, or how long you can ride. A Tour de France stage winner has great stamina on the Alpe d’Huez climb, and finishing the Tour de France requires epic amounts of endurance. While endurance and stamina are often used interchangeably—and there are some similarities—in cycling, there are some important distinctions between the two. Also, more recently, the concept of “durability” has also entered the chat, becoming another valuable concept for a cyclist to consider. Stamina is about going hard for a prolonged period of time, while endurance is simply about going long—often, really long. Both are difficult and require willpower and mental fortitude, as well as physical prowess. To get a better understanding of endurance, stamina, and durability, here’s your guide to how each one relates to your cycling performance. 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Both are difficult and require willpower and mental fortitude, as well as physical prowess. To get a better understanding of endurance, stamina, and durability, here’s your guide to how each one relates to your cycling performance. You may have heard the terms “endurance” or “stamina” thrown around when talking about measures of general fitness or toughness, or how long you can ride. A Tour de France stage winner has great stamina on the Alpe d’Huez climb, and finishing the Tour de France requires epic amounts of endurance. While endurance and stamina are often used interchangeably—and there are some similarities—in cycling, there are some important distinctions between the two. Also, more recently, the concept of “durability” has also entered the chat, becoming another valuable concept for a cyclist to consider. Stamina is about going hard for a prolonged period of time, while endurance is simply about going long—often, really long. 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