With setting cycling goals what do you do? Do you wing it? Or do you craft a detailed training plan? Whichever method you prefer, and whether you’re a new cyclist or a veteran, you’ll learn 3 specific ways to help you reach your cycling goals. What were your proudest moments? Imagine this. Your training plan […]
The best sports nutrition for endurance athletes is this
Have you ever wondered… “What should I eat before a race?” “How many carbs should I consume?” “How much should I drink as I’m training and racing?” If you have, then this post will help. You’ll learn exactly what to eat and drink to help you perform well (goodbye bonking) both in training and in […]
Too cold to run? How to boost your winter running motivation
Do you find it impossible to drag yourself out the door for a winter run? Even if you’re a habitual runner, the bitter cold and icy conditions are enough to keep anyone huddled indoors until spring. Running consistently throughout winter – inside on the treadmill or outside during cold weather – has incredible benefits. It […]
How to use cycling mantras to help you handle suffering
Did you know that cycling mantras can help you ride longer, faster, and with more power? A cycling mantra is a series of words recited repeatedly to help you get through a tough ride, a long training session, or up a steep hill. This isn’t just a good theory. In fact, research showed that cyclists […]
These are the best cycling books to read now
Do you enjoy reading about cycling as much as you enjoy going for a ride? If you do, then you’ve got to put these best cycling books on your reading list. THESE ARE THE BEST CYCLING BOOKS TO READ NOW Ask a Pro: Deep Thoughts and Unreliable Advice from America’s Foremost Cycling Sage, Phil Gaimon […]
The best mental tips you need to know for running a fast 5k
So you want to run a 5k. And fast. Whether you just started running or have run for years, running a fast 5k—3.1 miles—is no easy feat. You might say it’s *only* 3.1 miles. But running a fast 5k demands speed, endurance, and the ability to embrace the burn only a 5k can deliver. A […]
Running a marathon? 4 best marathon mental strategies you need to know
If you’re running a marathon soon, then this post is for you. Here, you’ll learn the 4 best marathon mental strategies that will get you ready for the mental challenge of running 26.2 miles. Because you know your mind is powerful. It keeps you entertained on long runs, and it pushes you to run farther […]
Tapering before your half marathon? The top tips you need to know
Tapering before your half marathon is an essential component to your half marathon training. After all, how hard can tapering be? You’re just running less, right? Well…though your running volume decreases, the two weeks before your half marathon can be deceptively difficult, even for veteran half marathoners. So if you’re running a half marathon soon, […]
How to reclaim your lost passion for cycling
Remember when you first starting cycling? It was a thrill getting a new bike and the gear to go along with it. Fast forward to today. You’ve lost your passion for cycling. And getting ready for a ride seems more hassle than it’s worth. But before you hang up your wheels altogether, you’ve got to […]
Tough run? How to keep running when you want to stop
Have you ever looked at a run on your calendar and thought, “this looks way too hard. I don’t think I can do it.”? These thoughts are totally normal. Some runs are tough because we face a good deal of stress in our lives. Other runs are tough because we don’t think we can do […]