Riding with the Pack or Going It Alone... here are a few ways to do some of your training rides with your cycling friends without sacrificing quality training time
From Athlete To Mommy Part IMy journey from competitive cyclist/coach to becoming a new mother has been a learning experience, to say the least. I guess I knew that pregnancy would be rough on my body, but I thought that if anyone could handle it, I could.
'Fast' Does Not Equal StrongWhat makes one ‘strong' is a stable, flexible, and balanced platform that allows maximum recruitment and firing of sport specific muscle fibers. This platform can often be improved upon, and that is where strength training enters the picture.
Tri Stories We all learned that one lesson the hard way...
What Happens When The Wheels Come Off?The very nature of endurance sports is to prolong this stress which creates a constant battle between the unconscious central governor and the conscious will.
Taking The Bar Exam While bars can be an excellent source of nutrition for people on the go, not all bars are created equal.
Race Day NutritionIt is that time again. Racing season is around the corner and of course the obvious nutrition question on everyone's mind is “What should I eat on race day for optimal performance?
Surviving The Travel ChallengeTraveling frequently disrupts this schedule and exposes the athlete to foreign food and water which may lead to gastrointestinal distress.
Egg Scramble With VeggiesConvenience, speed of preparation, and taste all play important roles in our daily diets
3 New Smoothies For Energy and RecoveryAs an athlete you have to not only decide what to eat to fuel optimally for the work out session, but also to ensure fast recovery following.
Metabolism: The starting point for planning diet, exercise Everyone has a unique metabolic rate that can affect how well he or she loses or gains weight. If your metabolic rate is lower than average, you may gain weight, even on a diet. If it's higher than normal, you may have trouble keeping weight on.
