Let Them Go: How Parents Can Support Their Kids in Endurance Sport Racing Without Taking Over

I spent a weekend at the Trek Cup cyclocross race in October and watched a lot of parents support their children racers.  The research and top junior coaches suggest an important element in child development: the best way to help kids become strong athletes and resilient people is to let them take ownership of their […]

Fueling for Junior Endurance Athletes: Essential Nutrition Tips for Growing Cyclists and Runners

I get to work with a number of junior athletes, and we talk a lot about fueling and nutrition.  Endurance sports like cycling and running demand a lot from the body, and for teenagers, these demands are compounded by the energy needs of a growing body.  I often find that teenagers don’t get enough protein, […]