endurance
Nasal Breathing Practice Can Improve Health And Fitness For Everyday Athletes
Nasal breathing practice can improve health and fitness for everyday athletes Take a deep breath. Can you feel the rush of air entering your body, filling your lungs, invigorating every cell? But did you breathe through your mouth or nose? Breathing is something we often take for granted, but did you know that how you…
Read MoreTry One of These 13 Easy Ways to Mix Up Long Zone 2 Endurance Rides
Try One of These 13 Easy Ways to Mix Up Long Zone 2 Endurance Rides I love getting emails from my clients about challenges they’re having with training. My client wrote me and said Zone 2 rides are boring, they feel like they slow her down, and she would rather chase riders who are faster. …
Read MoreBe Confident In Your Training Plan With Individualized Coaching AND New AI Program
Be Confident In Your Training Plan With Individualized Coaching AND New AI Program I’m excited to offer a new service for Simple Endurance Coaching. Artificial Intelligence has been all over the news, and AI is now part of several popular online training programs, including Trainer Road. But you’re on your own when you sign up…
Read MoreImprove Your In-Season Cyclocross Training to Unleash Your Cross Racing Potential
Improve Your In-Season Cyclocross Training to Unleash Your Cross Racing Potential As the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp, it can only mean one thing: cross racing season is here. In Wisconsin, we’ve had three races, and riders chasing UCI points have already had two weekends on the east coast. So you…
Read MoreGood Mental Preparation for Gravel Racing: Strategies for Success for Everyday Cyclists
Good Mental Preparation for Gravel Racing: Strategies for Success for Everyday Cyclists Gravel racing has taken the cycling world by storm over the past few years. Gravel has challenging terrain, long distances, and unpredictable weather. But beyond the physical challenges, there lies a hidden battle that makes gravel racing so uniquely demanding – the mental…
Read MoreHow to Use High-Intensity Interval Training to Improve Performance as an Everyday Cyclist
How to Use High-Intensity Interval Training to Improve Performance as an Everyday Cyclist If you’re an everyday cyclist looking to boost your performance and leave your competition in the dust, then it’s time to jump into doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT). These are the workouts you love to hate because they suck, but they work.…
Read MoreIf I Want to Ride Fast, Why Do I Have to Do So Much Zone 2 Endurance Training?
If I Want to Ride Fast, Why Do I Have to Do So Much Zone 2 Endurance Training? If there is one thing I repeat more than anything to my athletes and endurance sports friends, it’s this: slow down! Here’s what I mean: The majority of your training should be at a slow endurance pace…
Read MoreWhat You Need in a Gravel Racing for Athletes over 50 Training Plan
What You Need in a Gravel Racing for Athletes over 50 Training Plan Are you over 50 and looking to take on the challenge of gravel racing? You are about to embark on an exhilarating journey that will push your physical limits and test your mental tenacity. However, before you hit the starting line, it’s…
Read More6 Tips to Build Endurance for Your Best Season of Masters Cyclocross Racing
6 Tips to Build Endurance for Your Best Season of Masters Cyclocross Racing Are you a masters cyclocross racer looking to dominate your next season? Cyclocross endurance for over 50 riders is key in this physically demanding sport, and building it up takes time and effort. Here are six tips that will help you boost…
Read MoreOff Season Training for Masters Cyclocross Racers: What You Need to Know
Off Season Training for Masters Cyclocross Racers: What You Need to Know Are you a masters cyclocross racer looking to take your off-season training to the next level? Do you want to improve your endurance, strength, and technical skills on the bike during those colder months? In this blog post, I’ll be discussing what you…
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