by simpleendurance | Dec 18, 2021 | Breath Work, Cyclocross, Endurance Training, Mental Training
Here are six things I learned about expectations from one race: Readjusting my attitude to be more positive is a daily activity. Likewise, learning new breathing patterns requires daily practice. The process of training is everything. I love cyclocross. Get the...
by simpleendurance | Dec 6, 2021 | Breath Work, Cyclocross, Endurance Training, Mental Training
Three Reasons Why I'm Excited About Cyclocross Nationals This Week I’m starting to breathe better with practice, using protocols and exercises from Forest Coaching and Patrick McKeown. My legs are feeling great. The training I’ve been doing seems to be...
by simpleendurance | Nov 18, 2021 | Adventure, Cycling, Endurance Training, Mental Training, Running, Strength Training, Triathlon
Three Things To Consider With Process Goals Once you set your adventure goal, decide what habits, skills, and abilities you need to achieve your goal. Do a lot of self-talk using “you” language to help deal with process challenges. Welcome challenges and...
by simpleendurance | Sep 14, 2021 | Mental Training, Strength Training, Weight Management
Three Ways You Overcome the Obstacles to Change 1. Start Fresh – Pick a date that helps you recognize you’re starting a big effort in your life, even if it’s a Monday, the start of a new week. 2. Temptation Bundling – Pair an indulgence or something you...
by simpleendurance | Jul 20, 2021 | Cycling, Cyclists Over 50, Endurance Training, Mental Training, Workouts
Three Things to Know about Testing for Your Anaerobic Threshold Unless you do a blood lactate test, all of the testing options are just estimates and reasonable guesses. Ramp tests from Zwift and Trainer Road seem to be fairly accurate options. There are other ways...
by simpleendurance | Dec 17, 2020 | Women Athletes, Adventure, Cycling, Endurance Training, Mental Training, Running, Workouts
Is Training With No Events Discouraging?? Most of us need ways to find motivation to keep pushing ourselves in training with no events on the schedule. I’ve heard from so many clients at the gym that they lost motivation back in April, and can’t stomach...
