How to Hydrate Before a Race: Finding the Right Balance

by Coach Anja Lanser Hydration can make or break an athlete’s performance on race day. But while many athletes focus on avoiding dehydration, it’s possible to go too far in the other direction — overhydrating, which can harm performance just as much. Understanding how much water and electrolytes your body really needs is key to […]
The Power & Pitfalls of Group Endurance Workouts: Why Riding or Running Together Can Make—or Break—Your Training

It’s mid-summer, and that means you’ve likely been getting out with your friends for group rides or runs. Group exercise isn’t just about fitness—it’s a complex blend of physiological, psychological, and social factors that shape your performance, enjoyment, and consistency. Whether you’re in a peloton, a running club, or a spin class, group workouts offer […]
Mental Toughness for Endurance Athletes: 5 Research-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience and Peak Performance

by Coach Anthony James Mental toughness is what allows endurance athletes to keep going when everything hurts and quitting seems easier. Whether it’s pushing through the last miles of a race, battling headwinds, or confronting the voice of self-doubt, mental toughness helps you go farther than you thought possible. And like endurance itself, it’s a […]
Why Endurance Coaching Works: 6 Research-Backed Benefits of a Personalized Plan, Accountability, and Goal Setting

by Coach Paul Warloski At some point in your journey as an endurance athlete, you might set a BHAG—a Big, Hairy Audacious Goal. Maybe it’s finishing your first trail marathon, chasing a podium spot in cyclocross, beating your personal best in a gravel race, or seeing what you’re really capable of in a sprint triathlon. […]
Meet Coach Anthony James: Helping Mountain Bikers Ride Stronger, Smarter, and With More Confidence

Meet Coach Anthony James: Helping Mountain Bikers Ride Stronger, Smarter, and With More Confidence We’re thrilled to welcome…
From Heart Scare to Comeback: The Journey Behind the Heart and Gravel Tour

The summer of 2023 started off well for training and racing my bike I was holding my own in the challenging group rides with guys half my age on Saturday mornings. When I started to have some irregular heartbeats, sometimes on rides, I thought they were just spasms and ignored them. Even when I was […]
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