Stronger Breathing, Better Racing: The Benefits of IMT and Breath-Hold Training
As a lifelong asthmatic, I’ve always had to work on my breathing—mostly with medications that helped sometimes, but not always. Asthma has unquestionably limited my ability to reach my peak performance on the bike. Lately, I’ve been exploring new approaches that are gaining traction: breath restriction tools like the Powerbreathe and breath-hold training techniques. Both […]
Halfway Through the Comeback: Three Lessons from the Heart and Gravel Tour
by Coach Paul Warloski We’re now midway through the 2025 Heart and Gravel Comeback Tour, and I’ve learned a few powerful lessons. This year, I’ve committed to racing 10 gravel events across the Midwest on the road to Gravel Nationals in September—all while raising funds and awareness for pediatric heart care. Here are three takeaways […]
Burn Fat, Go Far: How Fat Max Training Boosts Endurance and Efficiency
by Coach Paul Warloski In all the conversation about Zone 2 training, one crucial piece often gets overlooked: the main reason we train in Zone 2 is to teach our body to burn fat as a fuel source. The most effective way to do that? Ride or run slowly enough so that you’re training in […]
Gravel Racing with a Heart Condition: My Cycling Comeback, Athletica Training, and a Setback with Ventricular Tachycardia
I headed to the Hungry Bear gravel race in Cable, WI, hopeful. Training had been going well, my legs felt strong, and the early-season races had gone off without a hitch. But just 20 minutes into the race, the familiar signs of ventricular tachycardia returned. My heart rate spiked to 204 bpm, and just like […]
Boost Your Cycling Performance: Mental Toughness, Relaxation, and the Power of Breath for a Stronger Mind-Body Connection
In endurance sports, mental skills are just as crucial as physical training.
Whether you’re grinding through a long climb, pushing past fatigue in a time trial, or staying composed in a chaotic criterium, your ability to manage your thoughts and emotions directly impacts your performance.
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 […]
The Heart and Gravel Comeback Tour: Racing, Recovery, and Raising Hope
Mastering Process Goals: A Guide for Endurance Athletes to Achieve Success in 2025
The Power of Sleep: Essential Recovery Strategies for Older Endurance Athletes
The Best Way to Fuel Early Morning Workouts: Quick Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
