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How to mentally prepare to crush your next half marathon
It doesn’t matter if it’s your first half marathon, or your 10th, your half marathon will test both your endurance and your mettle. Are you ready for it? Specifically, have you mentally prepared to crush your next half marathon? Imagine yourself at the race start full of confidence and ready to set a personal record. […]
Dnf? The tips you need to know on bouncing back from a bad race
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How to enjoy running again: 2 tips you need to know
Have you lost all enjoyment for running? Does the thought of putting on your running shoes fill you with dread? Before you quit running altogether, you’ve got to know this: it’s totally normal. Every runner, at some point, has lost all passion and enjoyment for it. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been running for a […]
How to stay calm for your first bike race
If you’ve signed up for your first bike race, you’re probably doing everything you can to prepare for it. And you tell yourself nothing’s going to derail your performance. Except now you’re experiencing some nervous energy as race day nears. Pre-race nerves are totally normal. Even those who’ve been racing for years feel butterflies lining […]
8 awesome cycling training podcasts you need to listen to now
Do you want to improve your riding skills in the limited time you have available? If you’re a road cyclist or triathlete, this particular list of cycling training podcasts (listed in alphabetical order) can help you do just that. Each podcast on this list offers a unique perspective on racing techniques, preventing injuries, fueling on […]
The best cycling goals for beginners
It’s a good bet your first taste of freedom as a child came from a set of two wheels—your bike. After all, cycling opens up a new world of possibilities—roads to explore and new gear to put to good use. But that’s not all. There’s even more good things that come from cycling. You’ll reap […]
How to use powerful words to help you pedal faster
Have you ever battled the voices in your head that tell you it’s too far, too painful, and too hard? Words are powerful—especially the ones you repeat to yourself. Whether you’re a new cyclist or an experienced racer, carefully chosen words are the one (mental) thing that can help push your riding performance to new […]
Running your first 5k? The best race day tips you need to know
Running your first 5k is a running milestone. It takes both grit and guts to sign up for your first 5k. You’ve stuck to a training plan, fought through a lack of running motivation, and much more. You’ve already accomplished so much before race day. Now that the hard work’s done, what can you expect […]
Want to run a faster 10k? 5 powerful mental tips you need to know
Tempo runs. Race-pace efforts. Intervals. Long runs. Does that sound like your 10k training plan? If you’ve spent the past several weeks diligently training and honing your speed to run a faster 10k, then you’re physically prepared to PR. But are you ready for the mental demands of racing a faster 10k? Your mind is […]