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Mud, Miles, and Milestones: Gravel Racing Adventures at Rough Road 100 and Barry Roubaix
Mud, Miles, and Milestones: Gravel Racing Adventures at Rough Road 100 and Barry Roubaix Rough Road 100: A Muddy Adventure in Morris On April 5, I traveled down to Morris, IL, for the Rough Road 100—a flat and increasingly popular gravel race. Over 800 riders braved a chilly morning start in historic Morris, a nice…
Read MoreBoost Your Cycling Performance: Mental Toughness, Relaxation, and the Power of Breath for a Stronger Mind-Body Connection
Boost Your Cycling Performance: Mental Toughness, Relaxation, and the Power of Breath for a Stronger Mind-Body Connection By Paul Warloski, cycling coach at Simple Endurance Coaching 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…
Read MoreRiding for Young Hearts: My Gravel Racing Journey to Support Children’s Hospital
Riding for Young Hearts: My Gravel Racing Journey to Support Children’s Hospital On West 3, the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee, the glass of every child’s room gets decorated with what they love, motivational sayings, drawings of heart valves, milestone celebrations, and, especially, celebrations of Happy Heart Day, when kids…
Read MoreShould I Have That Post-Workout Beer? Four Potential Effects of Alcohol on Endurance Athletes
Should I Have That Post-Workout Beer? Four Potential Effects of Alcohol on Endurance Athletes Let’s be clear: many runners and cyclists enjoy their post-race beer and other alcohol. Having a drink is unlikely to have a significant negative impact on endurance athletes’ performance, especially if it’s consumed in moderation and as part of a well-balanced…
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