Get Race-Ready: A Six-Week Cyclocross Training Plan for Peak Performance
Cyclocross training requires a unique blend of skills, speed work, endurance, and recovery. The cyclocross season is almost upon us, and managing your training load right before and during the season is crucial. The first race in Wisconsin and the national cyclocross series is on Sept. 7 and 8 at the Englewood CX in Fall […]
Something is Always Better Than Nothing in Your Endurance Sports Training
As everyday endurance athletes, our sports are not our primary job. And sometimes life gets in the way of training. So what do you do if you have a two-hour workout scheduled but there’s no way you’ll be able to complete the whole thing? Adapt and do part of it. Something is always better than […]
Optimize Your Cycling Potential: Balancing Endurance and Intensity Workouts
I’ve been having discussions with one of my newer cycling athletes about endurance riding. They consistently ride sort of hard all the time, and often add extra rides in at similar pacing. And while there’s a place for riding sort of hard, like in group rides or focused tempo intervals, this rider is slowly starting […]
Six Words That Can Change How You View Failure As An Everyday Athlete
We’ve all been there at one point or another: Feeling like we failed when a race or event didn’t go as planned, hoped for, or expected. Usually this feeling, at least for me, is a very negative emotion that derails all enjoyment of the event. But what if failure was an opportunity? It’s not the […]
Mastering midlife nutrition: a guide for the over-50 endurance athlete to lose weight, gain energy
Navigating nutrition after 50 can be tricky at best, especially as an endurance athlete. I had a long discussion with several older male athletes about nutrition recently and decided to share my current understanding. (I have a nutrition certification, and I’m not a nutritionist or dietician.) Some endurance athletes over 50 tend to not eat […]
Combine Athletica AI and Personalized Coaching to Enhance Your Endurance Training
I’ve been using Athletica both as an everyday athlete and a coach for several months, and it’s been a game-changer. Athletica’s AI coaching programs for runners and cyclists cater to diverse sports and fitness levels, providing a structured framework while allowing for personalized modifications. This flexibility means that endurance athletes can train effectively, regardless of […]
Motivation for Endurance Athletes Over 50: How to Stay Positive and Push Your Limits
As we age, our physical abilities inevitably change, but this doesn’t mean the end of cycling or running – obviously! For me, motivation for endurance athletes over 50 is about personal challenge – doing hard things – and competition to improve myself in gravel races and cyclocross. For endurance athletes over 50, the journey is […]
Watch your workouts adapt to past training stress on Athletica’s AI responsive training platform
Athletica creates AI workout plans for cyclists, runners, and triathletes that adapt for your sport, fitness progression, daily energy levels, and physiological shifts, ensuring you remain on course for your goals. I use Athletica both as an everyday athlete and as a coach. As an athlete, I’m preparing for gravel racing and cyclocross in 2024. […]
Optimize Your Endurance Training With Athletica Personalized Coaching
Athletica is redefining endurance training with its groundbreaking feature, Dynamic Adaptation. This innovative aspect of the platform is pivotal for everyday athletes aiming for peak performance. After every workout, Athletica’s AI system meticulously updates your training plan, ensuring each session is a strategic step toward your fitness or race goals. Athletica’s Dynamic Adaptation feature works […]
You Can Embrace the Future of Endurance Training with Athletica’s AI Personalized Coaching
In the world of endurance sports training, one-size-fits-all training plans are becoming a relic of the past, thanks to Athletica’s innovative platform. Athletica’s standout feature, personalized AI Coaching, could revolutionize how everyday athletes approach their training. I’ve been using Athletica for several months to prepare for gravel racing, and not only am I making progress […]
