The Power of Cross-Training: Why Winter Is Your Secret Weapon for Gravel Racing Success
Cross-training isn’t just about staying fit when snow hits the ground. It’s about becoming a more complete, resilient athlete. Gravel racing, mountain biking, cyclocross, and trail running demands everything: endurance, technical skills, mental toughness, and the ability to adapt to whatever nature throws at you. Yet most endurance athletes approach winter training like they’re still […]
When Your Gut Rebels on the Run: Why GI Distress Happens—and What You Can Do About It
by Coach Nicole Ford Here are Three Things to Know About GI Distress During Running 1. GI distress is common and multifactorialUp to half of endurance runners experience GI symptoms, especially in long ultramarathons. Causes include reduced gut blood flow, heat stress, mechanical jostling, and certain fueling or hydration strategies. 2. Training the gut is […]
Fuel for the Work Required: A Periodized Nutrition Approach for Everyday Endurance Athletes
Training is periodized for a reason—you manipulate load, intensity, and recovery to maximize adaptation. Your nutrition or fueling should work the same way. “Fuel for the work required” means aligning energy and carbohydrate availability with the demands and goals of each training session. This approach improves training quality, supports targeted adaptation, and manages recovery, without […]
Research Backs Strength Training for Masters’ Cyclocross Racers To Boost Speed, Power
Are you a master’s cyclocross racer looking to take your performance to the next level? If yes, then incorporating strength training into your routine could be the game-changer you need. By building strength and power in key areas of your body, you can enhance your riding skills, overcome obstacles with ease and increase speed on […]
6 Surprisingly Challenging Exercises to Build Core Strength and Stability
Most research suggests that doing active isometric work to build core strength and stability is far more effective and safer than crunches or sit-ups. For everyday endurance athletes, a strong core is key to creating forward movement. We have to have a stable core (your trunk from hips to shoulders) in order to move our […]
